Private foundation · EIN 04-6111827 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

G Gorham Peters Trust Uw

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: 21 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $55K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$1.4M
Median grant
$55K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Childrens Hospital Medical CenterBoston, MAUnrestricted$140K
American Red Cross Blood ServicesDedham, MAUnrestricted$125K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAUnrestricted$110K
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAUnrestricted$100K
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MAGeneral charitable purposes$95K
United Way of Mass BayBoston, MAUnresticted$95K
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAUnrestricted$90K
The Home for Little WanderersBoston, MAUnrestricted$75K
Cathleen Island Outward Bound Education CenterBoston, MAUnrestricted$65K
Judge Baker Children's CenterBoston, MAUnrestricted$55K
Economic Mobility PathwaysBoston, MAGeneral charitable purpose$55K
Sherrill HouseBoston, MAUnrestricted$55K
Harvard School of Dental MedicineBoston, MAUnrestricted$50K
Massachusetts Historical SocietyBoston, MAUnrestricted$50K
Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryBoston, MAUnrestricted$50K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mass Ri ChptNatick, MAUnrestricted$45K
Faulkner HospitalBoston, MAUnrestricted teaching and$40K
Animal Rescue League of BostonBoston, MAUnrestricted$35K
Boston Medical LibraryBoston, MAUnrestricted$30K
Boston AthenaeumBoston, MAUnrestricted$20K
Wellesley College Students Aid SocietyWellesley, MAUnrestricted$20K

About this foundation

G Gorham Peters Trust Uw is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Welch & Forbes, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 G Gorham Peters Trust Uw 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 G Gorham Peters Trust Uw give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 21 grants, a median of $55K.

Where does G Gorham Peters Trust Uw give?

Massachusetts (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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