Tr UW G Gorham Peters
Preselected recipients only
Tr UW G Gorham Peters is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$28.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
10% 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 | $1.3 million | 20 | $27.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 21 | $28.5 million |
How to apply
Tr UW G Gorham Peters says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Tr UW G Gorham Peters funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Childrens Hospital Medical Center | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | General charitable purposes | $115,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| American Red Cross Blood Services | Unrestricted | $105,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| United Way of Mass Bay | Unresticted | $90,000 |
| Cathleen Island Outward Bound Education Center | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Judge Baker Children's Center | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Economic Mobility Pathways | General charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Sherrill House | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mass Ri CHPT | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Faulkner Hospital | Unrestricted teaching and | $50,000 |
| Harvard School of Dental Medicine | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Boston Medical Library | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Wellesley College Students Aid Society | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin J Williams Jr
- Lisa S Lewis
- Theodore E Ober
Questions people ask
Does Tr UW G Gorham Peters accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tr UW G Gorham Peters give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Tr UW G Gorham Peters?
Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin J Williams Jr (Trustee), Lisa S Lewis (Trustee) and Theodore E Ober (Trustee).
What does Tr UW G Gorham Peters fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.