David P Wheatland Charitable Trust
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6744379 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $55,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TRUSTEES DAVID P WHEATLAND CHARITAB |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 SCHOOL STREET STE 402, BOSTON MA 02108 |
| Phone | 6174265755 |
| ACADIA@ACADIAMANAGEMENT.COM | |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT A BRIEF STATEMENT OF THEIR PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTIVITIES. A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS EXEMPTION LETTER UNDER IRS SECTION 501 (C)(3) MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL APPLICATIONS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT THE DONOR AND MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY HAVE HISTORICALLY SUPPORTED, AS WELL AS REFERRALS MADE BY FAMILY MEMBERS. TO THE EXTENT THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, APPLICATIONS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE CONSIDERED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | The funds are to be directed to the next phase of ada accessibility work at the gardner-pingree house, specifically the design and… | $175,000 |
| Alder Plantarium | Chicago, IL | Used towards phase 3 of the object storage modernization project. | $100,000 |
| Houghton Library | Cambridge, MA | The purchase of marbod of rennes (1035-1123), liber lapidum (the book of stones) and de sculpturis lapidum (on engraved stones) and el… | $80,000 |
| Lovelane | Lincoln, MA | $42,963 for the purchase of a classic kingston two horse trailer; $8,675 for the purchase of new saddles and saddle fitter for 5 horses;… | $55,038 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | Brooks, ME | The funds are to be used toward the construction of the flex barn. | $55,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searsport, ME | The funds are to be used to replace the roofing materials on the old town hall building. | $22,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $487,538 | 6 |
| 2024 | $488,454 | 7 |
| 2023 | $358,191 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621419349100812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6744379
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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