Private foundation · EIN 26-4203944 · Webster, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Janet Malser Humanities 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: 22 grants paid, $193K total, median $7,100. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$193K
Median grant
$7,100
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sacred Heart of Jesus ParishWebster, MAChruch improvements$25K
Umass Memorial Health Harrington HospitalWebster, MABuilding improvements$20K
United Church of Christ FederatedWebster, MAAid to the needy$20K
Park Avenue Elementary SchoolWebster, MAArt and music in school$12K
Webster - Dudley Food ShareWebster, MAAid to the needy$12K
Friends of the Gladys Kelly LibraryWebster, MALibrary improvement$10K
Gladys E Kelly Public LibraryWebster, MAMusical performances in public$10K
Town of Oxford Community CenterOxford, MAMusical performances in public$10K
Nicols CollegeDudley, MAHistoric preservation$8,799
One Bright FutureDudley, MAArt and music in school$8,349
St Joseph's SchoolWebster, MAArt and music in school$8,000
Town of DudleyDudley, MACemetary improvement$6,200
Dudley Charlton Regional School DistricDudley, MAArt and music in school$6,135
All Saints AcademyWebster, MAArt and music in school$5,889
St Roch's ChurchOxford, MAAid to the needy$5,200
Boys & Girls Club of WebsterDudley, MAArt & music$5,000
Southern Worcester County EducationalDudley, MABeautification$5,000
Dudley Middle SchoolDudley, MAArt and music in school$4,836
Dudley GrangeWebster, MAHistoric preservation$4,500
Human to HumanSpringfield, MAAid to the needy$4,000
Black Tavern Historical SocietyDudley, MAHistoric preservation$769
Dudley Historical CommissionDudley, MAHistoric preservation$400

About this foundation

Janet Malser Humanities Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Webster, Massachusetts, administered in care of Thomas G Smith, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Janet Malser Humanities 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 Janet Malser Humanities Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $193K across 22 grants, a median of $7,100.

Where does Janet Malser Humanities Trust give?

Massachusetts (22 grants), per its latest filing.

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