William P Wharton Trust UW Art 2(D)
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6407797 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,965 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Choate Hall Stewart LLP |
|---|---|
| Address | Two International Place, Boston MA 02110 |
| Phone | 6172484045 |
| williamwhartontrust@choate.com | |
| Form and materials | Visit the Trust's website for full information and to request the prelimary application: https://www.williamwharton.org/instructions.html Applicants will be asked for: a brief description of the organization; a description of the project; a budget; disclosures regrding land preservation and property details, if applicable; disclosures of any government funding. Those applicants that are chosen to submit a final application will be contacted via e-mail for further information. Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence that a project has a strong likelihood of success. |
| Deadlines | Grants awarded twice annually, in the Spring and Fall (typically May and November). |
| Restrictions | Grants from the Wharton Trust are usually one-time awards for amounts up to, but no larger than, $15,000. However, the Trustees and Advisors are willing to make larger multi-year grants for important acquisitions of land for conservation purposes. The Trust only makes grants to organizations as described in paragraph (1) or (2) of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (i.e., a publicly supported charity or a governmental unit). The Trust does not make grants to individuals or organizations classified as a private foundation, nor will it pay grants to further investments; to fund construction; or pay for overhead. The Trust intends for each grant to make a difference, and typically does not fund long-term projects. |
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
76% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Lakes Alliance | Belgrade, ME | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Aton Forest | Norfolk, CT | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust | Dartmouth, ME | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Kestrel Land Trust | Amherst, MA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Nature Trust of New Brunswick | Fredericton, CA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Scarborough Land Trust | Scarborough, ME | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Sudbury Valley Trustees | Sudbury, MA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Franklin Land Trust | Shelburne Falls, MA | General Operating Support | $14,300 |
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $12,237 |
| Putney Mountain Association | Putney, VT | General Operating Support | $11,965 |
| Western Foothill Land Trust | Norway, ME | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | Boothbay, ME | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests | Concord, NH | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,502 | 14 |
| 2023 | $127,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $154,704 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630379349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6407797
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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