Private foundation · EIN 04-6533896 · Fitchburg, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth Whittemore Charitable Trust

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: 6 grants paid, $292K total, median $29K. 83% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$292K
Median grant
$29K
Stays in MA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA of Central MassachusettsWorcester, MAUnrestricted$146K
Christ Episcopal ChurchFitchburg, MAUnrestricted$29K
Crotched Mountain FoundationManchester, NHUnrestricted$29K
Rollstone Congregational ChurchFitchburg, MAUnrestricted$29K
The Salvation ArmyFitchburg, MAUnrestricted$29K
United Way of North Central MaFitchburg, MAUnrestricted$29K

By state: Massachusetts 5 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Elizabeth Whittemore Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, administered in care of Erb & Southcotte, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Elizabeth Whittemore Charitable Trust 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 Elizabeth Whittemore Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $292K across 6 grants, a median of $29K.

Where does Elizabeth Whittemore Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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