Trustees Of The Ayer Home | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 04-2157061

Foundation Overview

Based in Lowell, MA, Trustees Of The Ayer Home has awarded 238 grants totaling $702,664 to organizations in Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $6,500, with a median award of $3,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$702,664
Total Assets
$1,837,377
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$3,200
% Median Grant Growth
+19% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 12%

6 of 52 recipients (12%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Massachusetts

100% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Lowell (82%), Cambridge (5%), Andover (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+31%

Moderate 31% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Trustees Of The Ayer Home's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Acs Inc $3,600 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2024
Acre Family Day Care $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Alternative House $3,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Challenge Unlimited $1,800 Andover, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $4,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $4,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Coalition For A Better Acre $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Community Health Center $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Project Learn $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Girls Inc $4,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
House Of Hope $3,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
International Inst Of New England $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
The Wish Project $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Merrimack Repertory Theatre $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
The Center For Hope And Healing $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Merrimack Valley Food Bank $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Greater Lowell Family Ymca $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
On The Move Inc $2,000 Methuen, MA, US Same 2024
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Assoc $1,800 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Reach Out & Read $1,800 Boston, MA, US Same 2024
Mill City Grows $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Project Kompass $2,500 No Chelmsford, MA, US Same 2024
African Community Center Of Lowell $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Kids In Tech Inc $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Youth Leadership Program $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Acs Inc $3,600 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2024
Acre Family Day Care $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Alternative House $3,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Challenge Unlimited $1,800 Andover, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $4,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $4,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Coalition For A Better Acre $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Community Health Center $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Project Learn $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Girls Inc $4,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
House Of Hope $3,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
International Inst Of New England $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
The Wish Project $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Merrimack Repertory Theatre $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
The Center For Hope And Healing $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Merrimack Valley Food Bank $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Greater Lowell Family Ymca $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
On The Move Inc $2,000 Methuen, MA, US Same 2024
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Assoc $1,800 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Reach Out & Read $1,800 Boston, MA, US Same 2024
Mill City Grows $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Project Kompass $2,500 No Chelmsford, MA, US Same 2024
African Community Center Of Lowell $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Kids In Tech Inc $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Lowell Youth Leadership Program $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2024
Acs Inc $3,600 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2023
Acre Family Day Care $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Alternative House $2,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Challenge Unlimited $1,800 Andover, MA, US Same 2023
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Coalition For A Better Acre $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Lowell Community Health Center $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Project Learn $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Girls Inc $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
House Of Hope $2,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
International Inst Of New England $2,700 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
The Wish Project $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Merrimack Repertory Theatre $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
The Center For Hope And Healing $1,850 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Merrimack Valley Food Bank $2,700 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Greater Lowell Family Ymca $1,850 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
On The Move Inc $2,000 Methuen, MA, US Same 2023
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Assoc $1,800 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Reach Out & Read $1,800 Boston, MA, US Same 2023
Mill City Grows $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2023
Project Kompass $1,500 No Chelmsford, MA, US Same 2023
Acs Inc $3,600 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2022
Acre Family Day Care $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Alternative House $2,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Challenge Unlimited $1,800 Andover, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Coalition For A Better Acre $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Community Health Center $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Project Learn $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Girls Inc $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
House Of Hope $2,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
International Inst Of New England $2,700 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
The Wish Project $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Community Teamwork Inc $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Merrimack Repertory Theatre $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
The Center For Hope And Healing $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Merrimack Valley Food Bank $2,700 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Greater Lowell Family Ymca $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
On The Move Inc $2,000 Methuen, MA, US Same 2022
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Assoc $1,800 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Reach Out & Read $1,800 Boston, MA, US Same 2022
Mill City Grows $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Acs Inc $3,600 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2022
Acre Family Day Care $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Alternative House $2,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Challenge Unlimited $1,800 Andover, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Coalition For A Better Acre $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Community Health Center $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Project Learn $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Girls Inc $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
House Of Hope $2,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
International Inst Of New England $2,700 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
The Wish Project $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Community Teamwork Inc $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Merrimack Repertory Theatre $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
The Center For Hope And Healing $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Merrimack Valley Food Bank $2,700 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Greater Lowell Family Ymca $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
On The Move Inc $2,000 Methuen, MA, US Same 2022
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Assoc $1,800 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Reach Out & Read $1,800 Boston, MA, US Same 2022
Mill City Grows $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Acs Inc $3,600 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2022
Acre Family Day Care $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Alternative House $2,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Challenge Unlimited $1,800 Andover, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Coalition For A Better Acre $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Lowell Community Health Center $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Project Learn $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Girls Inc $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
House Of Hope $2,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
International Inst Of New England $2,700 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
The Wish Project $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Community Teamwork Inc $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Merrimack Repertory Theatre $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
The Center For Hope And Healing $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Merrimack Valley Food Bank $2,700 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Greater Lowell Family Ymca $1,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
On The Move Inc $2,000 Methuen, MA, US Same 2022
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Assoc $1,800 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Reach Out & Read $1,800 Boston, MA, US Same 2022
Mill City Grows $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2022
Acs Inc $4,000 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2021
Acre Family Day Care $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Alternative House $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Challenge Unlimited $3,000 Andover, MA, US Same 2021
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Coalition For A Better Acre $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Lowell Community Health Center $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Project Learn $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Girls Inc $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
House Of Hope $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
International Inst Of New England $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
The Wish Project $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Community Teamwork Inc $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Merrimack Repertory Theatre $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
The Center For Hope And Healing $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Merrimack Valley Food Bank $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Greater Lowell Family Ymca $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
On The Move Inc $2,500 Methuen, MA, US Same 2021
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Assoc $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2021
Reach Out & Read $2,000 Boston, MA, US Same 2021
Acs Inc $4,000 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2020
Acre Family Day Care $3,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Alternative House $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Challenge Unlimited $3,000 Andover, MA, US Same 2020
Lowell Assoc For The Blind $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Coalition For A Better Acre $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Lowell Community Health Center $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Project Learn $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Girls Inc $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
House Of Hope $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
International Inst Of New England $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Mill City Grows $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
The Wish Project $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Community Teamwork Inc $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Merrimack Repertory Theatre $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
The Center For Hope And Healing $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2020
Acs Inc $3,500 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2018
Acre Famly Day Care $3,584 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Alternative House $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Big Brosbig Sister $3,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Challenge Unlimited $3,000 Andover, MA, US Same 2018
Lowell Assoc For The Blin $3,840 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $6,500 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $4,300 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Rif Inc $4,160 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Coalition For A Better Acre $1,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Lowell Community Health Center $3,200 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Budget Buddies $1,280 Chelmsford, MA, US Same 2018
Merrimack Valley Food Bank $3,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Project Learn $6,500 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Our Restorative Justice $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2018
Acs Inc $3,500 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2017
Acre Famly Day Care $5,600 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Alternative House $5,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Big Brosbig Sister $4,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Challenge Unlimited $3,000 Andover, MA, US Same 2017
Girls Inc $1,500 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
House Of Hope $3,300 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Lowell Assoc For The Blin $5,300 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $6,500 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $4,300 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Merr Repertory Theatre $6,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Rape Crisis Center $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Rif Inc $6,500 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Ymca Campership $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Coalition For A Better Acre $2,500 Lowell, MA, US Same 2017
Lowell Community Health Center $5,000 Lowqell, MA, US Same 2017
Budget Buddies $2,000 Chelmsford, MA, US Same 2017
Community Investment Credit $-4,800 Boston, MA, US Same 2017
Acs Inc $3,500 Cambridge, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2016
Acre Famly Day Care $2,900 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Alternative House $4,500 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Big Brosbig Sister $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Budget Buddies $1,000 Chelmsford, MA, US Same 2016
Cmaa $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Challenge Unlimited $2,000 Andover, MA, US Same 2016
Girls Inc $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
House Of Hope $3,300 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Lowell Assoc For The Blin $5,300 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Lowell Boys & Girls Club $5,500 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Lowell Day Nursery Assoc $4,300 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Merr Repertory Theatre $4,400 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Our Restorative Justice $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Rape Crisis Center $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Rara $1,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Rif Inc $6,500 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Ymca Campership $2,000 Lowell, MA, US Same 2016
Coalition For A Better Acre $1,000 Lowell, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2016
Umass Lowell Strings Project $1,000 Lowell, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2016
The Wish Project $2,500 Lowell, MA, US To Assist Charitable Organizations. 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Trustees Of The Ayer Home as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 04-2157061
Website N/A
Address 41 WELLMAN STREET Lowell, MA 01851-5161

Key People (9)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Trustees Of The Ayer Home's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Bopha Malone
President Frank A Wilson
Director Nancy L Donahue
Director Alison E Kalman
Director Michael S Reilly

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.