Westra Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyManchester, Massachusetts · EIN 38-7175518 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$78K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$610K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
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
28% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Serve and Connect | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fdn | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Norman B Leventhal Map & | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Esplanade Association | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $136,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512959349100711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7175518
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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