Ledgeways Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 86-6341052 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$330K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | General fund | $125,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | General fund | $60,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | General fund | $35,000 |
| The Heard Museum | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | Taunton, MA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras | Boston, MA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Discovery Museum | Acton, MA | General fund | $10,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Longmont, CO | General fund | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | General fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $330,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $284,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $286,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349100911
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6341052
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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