Trustees of the Perley Free School
Preselected recipients only
Trustees of the Perley Free School is a private foundation in Georgetown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,100 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $74,600. 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$80,100
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$74,600
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,992 the year before.
0% 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 | $67,000 | 4 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $78,992 | 4 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $80,100 | 4 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Trustees of the Perley Free School 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $80,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $74,600 | |
| Poor of Good Habits | Grant for heating assistance | $3,100 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,400 |
| First Congregational Church | Grants for heating assistance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven A Desisto
- Robert W Knapp
- Thomas L Hamelin
- Kerry D Lee
Questions people ask
Does Trustees of the Perley Free School accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trustees of the Perley Free School give?
$80,100 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Trustees of the Perley Free School?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven A Desisto (President), Robert W Knapp (Secretary/Tr), Thomas L Hamelin (Trustee/Audi) and Kerry D Lee (Vice Preside).