Private foundation · EIN 38-7082935 · Dunstable, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Melampy-Lawrence 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: 18 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $25K. 61% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$1.3M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brigham and Women'sBoston, MAOperating support$500K
Dana FarberBoston, MAOperating support$400K
Mt Sinai Icahn SchoolNew York, NYCharitable$50K
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYOperating support$40K
Dunstable Rural Land TrustDunstable, MAOperating support$30K
Museum of ScienceBoston, MAOperating support$30K
The University of PittsburghPittsburge, PAEducation$30K
Barnstable Land TrustHyannis, MAOperating support$25K
Massachusetts Audubon Society IncLincoln, MAOperating support$25K
Natural Resources DefenseNew York, NYOperating support$25K
Sheldrick Wildlife TrustLaguna Hills, CAOperating support$25K
Joslin Diabetes CenterBoston, MACharitable$20K
Applewild SchoolFitchburg, MAOperating support$15K
Center for Biological DiversityTuscan, AZCharitable$15K
Conservation Law FoundationBoston, MAOperating support$15K
Compassion ConsortiumNew York, NYOperating support$15K
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MAOperating support$15K
Lawrence AcademyGroton, MAOperating support$15K

By state: Massachusetts 11 · New York 4 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dunstable, Massachusetts, administered in care of Patrick J Melampy, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Melampy-Lawrence 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 Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 18 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (11 grants), New York (4 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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