Trustees of Sears and Other Funds
Preselected recipients only
Trustees of Sears and Other Funds is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,133 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$128,133
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 | $130,050 | 13 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $119,500 | 12 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $128,133 | 11 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Trustees of Sears and Other Funds 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 Trustees of Sears and Other Funds funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $128,133 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epiphany School | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Amazing Grace of Cape Cod Inc | General charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church - Enrichment Program | General charitable purposes | $11,558 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | General charitable purposes | $9,075 |
| St Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church | General charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Youth Aliveinc | General charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Trinity Boston Connects - Trinity Ruthbaton | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Trinity Boston Connects - Trinity Education for Excellence Program | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Urban Bridges Inc - Academy of Creative Arts at Trinity | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam C Rutledge
- Gregory Gullickson
- Scott F Davis
- Victoria T Cabot
- Daniel H Sears
- Maria Joan Denslow
- Thatcher L Gearhart
- Thomas S Hansen
- Christopher Laconi
- Deborah L Smith
- Lloyd C Dahmen
Questions people ask
Does Trustees of Sears and Other Funds accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trustees of Sears and Other Funds give?
$128,133 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Trustees of Sears and Other Funds?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam C Rutledge (President), Gregory Gullickson (Treasurer), Scott F Davis (Clerk) and Victoria T Cabot (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Trustees of Sears and Other Funds fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.