Winthrop Ames Scholarship
Preselected recipients only
Winthrop Ames Scholarship is a private foundation in Marshfield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,300 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3,300 and the largest $3,300. 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$3,300
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3,300
- Largest grant$3,300
- Assets$72,638
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,200 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,000 | 1 | $81,655 |
| 2024 | $3,200 | 1 | $75,833 |
| 2025 | $3,300 | 1 | $72,638 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Winthrop Ames Scholarship 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 Winthrop Ames Scholarship funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $3,300 |
Officers and trustees
- David Ames Jr
- Frederick L Ames
Questions people ask
Does Winthrop Ames Scholarship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Winthrop Ames Scholarship give?
$3,300 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3,300.
Who runs Winthrop Ames Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists David Ames Jr (Trustee) and Frederick L Ames (Trustee).
What does Winthrop Ames Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.