The Plourde Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Plourde Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$43,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$871,842
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 20 | $940,800 |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 22 | $871,842 |
How to apply
| Contact | Roger P Plourde Jr Co Morris Morris 32 Kearney Road Needham Heights Ma, 02494, Needham Heights, MA 02494 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 455-6900 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter requesting funds. |
What The Plourde Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $37,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Environmental Council of Central Ma Inc | Program support and construction pledge for urban environmental educational center | $7,000 |
| The Nativity School | Student scholarship fund and school endowment | $6,000 |
| Arts Avl | Promoting ashville, nc arts district | $3,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Community art education programs | $2,500 |
| Assumption College 500 Salisbury St | Annual fund that provides financial aid to students | $2,000 |
| Ecotarium | Program support for environmental education center | $2,000 |
| Friends of Southborough Council of Aging | Program support- southborough senior center | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern New England Inc | Program support - financial education for youth | $2,000 |
| Santa Fe Raptor Center | General operating expenses for raptor rehabilitation center | $2,000 |
| Worcester Common Ground Inc | Piedmont neighborhood revitalization and securing affordable housing | $2,000 |
| Association to Preserve Cape Cod | Protection of natural resources on cape cod | $1,500 |
| Barnstable Clean Water Coalition | Program support for regional water quality advocate on cape cod | $1,500 |
| Cotuit Center for the Arts | Program support - community art center | $1,000 |
| Eagle Eye Institute | Environmental education program for urban youth | $1,000 |
| East Quabbin Land Trust | Campaign to protect working farmland | $1,000 |
| Jeremiah's Inn | Program support - shelter for homeless men urban youth | $1,000 |
| Southborough Library Fund | General library fund | $1,000 |
| St Anne's Church | Church operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Sudbury Valley Trustees | Regional land trust - land stewardship activities | $1,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health Foundation | Hospital breast cancer center endowment | $1,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Program support - food bank | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Massachusetts shellfish restoration project | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger P Plourde Jr
- Carolyn E Plourde
Questions people ask
Does The Plourde Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Plourde Family Charitable Trust give?
$43,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Plourde Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Roger P Plourde Jr (Trustee) and Carolyn E Plourde (Successor & Trustee).
What does The Plourde Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.