Waldo and Alice Ayer Trust
Historical FunderJohnston, Rhode Island · EIN 02-6059690 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CITIZENS NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 ELM STREET, MANCHESTER NH 03101 |
| Phone | 6036347772 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OR LITERATURE DESCRIBING ORGANIZATION REQUESTING FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MUSIC STUDENTS SEEKING TO BECOME PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS OR MUSIC TEACHERS OR TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS CHORAL GROUPS OR ORCHESTRAS. |
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
100% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Pro Musica | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Nashua Chamber Orchestra | Nashua, NH | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Concord Community Music School | Concord, NH | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Manchester Community Music School | Manchester, NH | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| The Walden School | Dublin, NH | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Upbeat Nh United Way of Greater Nashua | Nashua, NH | Unrestricted gift | $1,764 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,764 | 6 |
| 2023 | $35,963 | 7 |
| 2022 | $34,620 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543029349100049
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-6059690
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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