Paine Charitable Trust

EIN 04-6036990 · TX

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3K Funds in MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Paine Charitable Trust based in TX paid 5 grants totaling $231.4K to 5 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $113.7K, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY, WORCESTER ART MUSEUM, and WORCESTER NATURAL HISTORY SOC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,679,555
Giving (latest yr)
$231,448
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$3K
Recipients
5
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • American Antiquarian Society$113,724
  • Worcester Art Museum$113,724
  • Worcester Natural History Soc$3,000
  • First Unitarian Church$500
  • Worcester Historical Museum$500

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$231,448 · 5 grants

Grants Paid (5)

Worcester Art Museum
Worcester, MA
Unrestricted General
$113,724
American Antiquarian Society
Worcester, MA
Unrestricted General
$113,724
Worcester Natural History Soc
Worcester, MA
Unrestricted General
$3,000
Worcester Historical Museum
Worcester, MA
Unrestricted General
$500
First Unitarian Church
Worcester, MA
Unrestricted General
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Paine Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Paine Charitable Trust reported 5 itemized grants totaling $231.4K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $113.7K (median $3K).

Recent recipients include AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY, WORCESTER ART MUSEUM, WORCESTER NATURAL HISTORY SOC, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Paine Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Paine Charitable Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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