Private foundation · EIN 04-2598211 · Plymouth, Massachusetts

Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $486K total, median $20K. 69% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$486K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wildlands TrustPlymouth, MAGeneral support$275K
Plimoth Patuxet MuseumsPlymouth, MAGeneral support$40K
Manomet Bible ChurchManomet, MAGeneral support$25K
Morse Institute LibraryNatick, MAGeneral support$25K
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral support$25K
Plymouth IndependentPlymouth, MAGeneral support$20K
St Johnsbury AthenaeumSt Johnsbury, VTGeneral support$20K
Natick VnaNatick, MAGeneral support$15K
Black Feather Horse RescuePlymouth, MAGeneral support$10K
Historical and Library Society of NatickNatick, MAGeneral support$10K
Plymouth Philharmonic OrchestraPlymouth, MAGeneral support$10K
Wildland Firefighter FoundationBoise, IDGeneral support$10K
Children's Nation Hospital FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 9 · Virginia 1 · Vermont 1 · Idaho 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, administered in care of Nate Withington, tax-exempt since 1977. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $486K across 13 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation give?

Massachusetts (9 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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