Porter Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyQuincy, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6109444 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$9,510
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$210
Total assets$202K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
85% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Charitable purposes | $1,300 |
| American Jewish World Services | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellsley Hills, MA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Finca International | Washington, DC | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Orbis International | New York, NY | Charitable purposescharitable purposes | $500 |
| Ojai Land Conservancy | Ojai, CA | Charitable purposes | $400 |
| Niwrc | Lame Deer, MT | Charitable purposes | $300 |
| Sojourner House | Providence, RI | Charitable purposes | $210 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| Ojai Defense Fund | Ojai, CA | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Providence, RI | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| United Nations | Boston, MA | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| Equality Now | Boston, MA | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Help of Ojai | Ojai, CA | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Pbs So California Ck 1142 | Arlington, VA | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| The New Israel Fund | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| The Publics Radio | Providence, RI | Charitable purposescharitable purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,510 | 20 |
| 2022 | $9,300 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542559349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6109444
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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