The Ayer Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
The Ayer Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Plymouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$840,616
Giving in 2025 was down from $18,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,500 | 7 | $664,966 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 9 | $766,801 |
| 2025 | $11,500 | 5 | $840,616 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ross Deachman 66 Main Street, Plymouth, NH 03264 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 536-2520 |
| What to submit | Written Letter |
What The Ayer Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 5 | $11,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross Deachman
- Ronald Sibley
- Samuel Laverack
Questions people ask
Does The Ayer Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ayer Scholarship Trust give?
$11,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Ayer Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ross Deachman (Trustee), Ronald Sibley (Trustee) and Samuel Laverack (Trustee).
What does The Ayer Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.