The Peabody Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPlymouth, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2104767 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$36.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $70,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $339,128 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $256,418 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $125,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp Inc | Vineyard Haven, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $100,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Boston, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $100,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | Boston, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $75,000 |
| Cotting School for Handicapped Children | Lexington, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $70,000 |
| Piers Park Sailing Center | East Boston, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $50,000 |
| Umass Memorial Foundation | Worcester, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $49,750 |
| Olin College of Engineering | Needham, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $42,182 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange Inc | Newton Highlands, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $35,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | Newton, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $30,000 |
| Waypoint Adventure | Lexington, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $30,000 |
| Willie Ross School for the Deaf | Longmeadow, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $30,000 |
| Arts for Learning | Boston, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $25,000 |
| Franciscan Children's Hospital | Brighton, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $25,000 |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech | Canton, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $24,000 |
| Hearts & Noses Hospital Clown Troupe Inc | Needham, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation - Massachusetts Chapter | Newton, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $10,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc | Brighton, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $10,000 |
| Meeting Street the Schwartz Center | Dartmouth, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $10,000 |
| National Braille Press Inc | Boston, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $10,000 |
| Wheelock Family Theatre | Boston, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $8,000 |
| Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding | Lincoln, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $7,500 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc | North Andover, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $7,500 |
| Beverly School for the Deaf | Beverly, MA | To benefit handicapped children &/related research. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,529,478 | 27 |
| 2023 | $1,276,744 | 25 |
| 2022 | $1,295,848 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600279349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2104767
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.