Michael R Paine Conservation Trust
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6942306 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$20K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$409K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELIZABETH S COLT |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O J M FORBES CO 121 MT VERNON ST, BOSTON MA 02108 |
| Phone | 6174235705 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER DESCRIBING THE NEEDS OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coalition for Buzzards Bay | New Bedford, MA | Ernestina morrisey tall ship program | $10,000 |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association | Concord, MA | General use and support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102442
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6942306
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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