The Hampshire Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Hampshire Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Carle Place, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $174,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $174,000 and the largest $174,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$174,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$174,000
- Largest grant$174,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,500 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 | $155,000 | 1 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $158,500 | 2 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $174,000 | 1 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William C Newman Trustee 39 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (413) 584-7331 |
| What to submit | Application should be submitted in writing giving description of organization and activities conducted |
What The Hampshire Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $174,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts | See statement attacheddisbursements were made to multiple 501 (c)(3) publicly - supported charitable organizations through a donor-advised account the hampshire charitable trust maintains with the community foundation of western massachusetts. The grants disbursed were made to further the exempt purpose of each recipent charitable organization. | $174,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Greenberg
- William C Newman
- Dale Melcher
Questions people ask
Does The Hampshire Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hampshire Charitable Trust give?
$174,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $174,000.
Who runs The Hampshire Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Greenberg (Trustee), William C Newman (Trustee) and Dale Melcher (Trustee).
What does The Hampshire Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.