David P Wheatland Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-6744379
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, David P Wheatland Charitable Trust has awarded 92 grants totaling $6,992,914 to organizations in Illinois, Maine and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $263,422, with a median award of $60,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 16 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in Massachusetts and funding distributed across 7 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Cambridge (38%), Boston (32%), Charlestown (18%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 33% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (54%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into David P Wheatland Charitable Trust'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Plantarium | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Partial Storage Cabinet Replacement Project | 2023 |
| Mid Penninsula High School | $30,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Design And Development And Construction Document Phase For Makerspace | 2023 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | $21,500 | Searsport, ME, US | Painting Of Trim Of The Douglas And Margaret Carver Memorial Gallery And Stephen Phillips Memorial Library, Installation Of The Entry Door | 2023 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | $75,000 | Salem, MA, US | Repainting Of Three Separate Ceilings, Grain Painting Of Three Exterior Doors, Ada Compliance And Fasibility Study | 2023 |
| Houghton Library | $65,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Seven Giovanni Domenico Cassini Rare Works | 2023 |
| New England Aquarium | $60,000 | Boston, MA, US | Replace The Rescue Rehab Ozone Generator | 2023 |
| Lovelane | $46,691 | Lincoln, MA, US | 4 Large Commercial Grade Fans, Therapy Meeting Room | 2023 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Alder Plantarium | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Partial Storage Cabinet Replacement Project | 2023 |
| Mid Penninsula High School | $30,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Design And Development And Construction Document Phase For Makerspace | 2023 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | $21,500 | Searsport, ME, US | Painting Of Trim Of The Douglas And Margaret Carver Memorial Gallery And Stephen Phillips Memorial Library, Installation Of The Entry Door | 2023 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | $75,000 | Salem, MA, US | Repainting Of Three Separate Ceilings, Grain Painting Of Three Exterior Doors, Ada Compliance And Fasibility Study | 2023 |
| Houghton Library | $65,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Seven Giovanni Domenico Cassini Rare Works | 2023 |
| New England Aquarium | $60,000 | Boston, MA, US | Replace The Rescue Rehab Ozone Generator | 2023 |
| Lovelane | $46,691 | Lincoln, MA, US | 4 Large Commercial Grade Fans, Therapy Meeting Room | 2023 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Alder Plantarium | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Full Replacement Of The Upper Level Hvac System As Detailed In 2022 Proposal | 2022 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $75,000 | Brooks, ME, US | Outfit And Equip The Medical Barn That Is Currently Being Constructed | 2022 |
| Mid Penninsula High School | $30,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Design And Development And Construction Document Phase For Makerspace | 2022 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | $51,000 | Searsport, ME, US | (1) New Roof For The Boat Barn And Workshop ($28,750) (2) Repair And Painting Of The Merithew House Trim And Window Casings ($13,950) And (3) $8,300 To Be Used To Complete The Repair And Painting Of The Duncan House Trim And Clapboards | 2022 |
| Courageous Sailing Center Of Boston Inc | $60,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Purchase Of One Cruising Boat And One J80 | 2022 |
| Houghton Library | $263,422 | Cambridge, MA, US | (1) 16th Century German Wall Calendar ($105,255) And The Second-floor Lighting Project ($158,200). | 2022 |
| Hanover Improvement Society | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | (1) Enhanced Waste Recovery System (2) Refrigeration Room Ventilation System (3) Fire Rate Insulation For Teh Equipment Room | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Ellsworth | $17,000 | Ellsworth, ME, US | (1) Purchase And Installation Of A Generator To Support Freezers And Coolers ($13,000) And (2) Purchase And Installation Of An Additional Generator To Support Heat, Cooling, Lights And The Kitchen In The Event Of Power Loss ($4,000) | 2022 |
| Alder Plantarium | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Full Replacement Of The Upper Level Hvac System As Detailed In 2022 Proposal | 2022 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $75,000 | Brooks, ME, US | Outfit And Equip The Medical Barn That Is Currently Being Constructed | 2022 |
| Mid Penninsula High School | $30,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Design And Development And Construction Document Phase For Makerspace | 2022 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | $51,000 | Searsport, ME, US | (1) New Roof For The Boat Barn And Workshop ($28,750) (2) Repair And Painting Of The Merithew House Trim And Window Casings ($13,950) And (3) $8,300 To Be Used To Complete The Repair And Painting Of The Duncan House Trim And Clapboards | 2022 |
| Courageous Sailing Center Of Boston Inc | $60,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Purchase Of One Cruising Boat And One J80 | 2022 |
| Houghton Library | $263,422 | Cambridge, MA, US | (1) 16th Century German Wall Calendar ($105,255) And The Second-floor Lighting Project ($158,200). | 2022 |
| Hanover Improvement Society | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | (1) Enhanced Waste Recovery System (2) Refrigeration Room Ventilation System (3) Fire Rate Insulation For Teh Equipment Room | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Ellsworth | $17,000 | Ellsworth, ME, US | (1) Purchase And Installation Of A Generator To Support Freezers And Coolers ($13,000) And (2) Purchase And Installation Of An Additional Generator To Support Heat, Cooling, Lights And The Kitchen In The Event Of Power Loss ($4,000) | 2022 |
| Alder Plantarium | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Full Replacement Of The Upper Level Hvac System As Detailed In 2022 Proposal | 2022 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $75,000 | Brooks, ME, US | Outfit And Equip The Medical Barn That Is Currently Being Constructed | 2022 |
| Mid Penninsula High School | $30,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Design And Development And Construction Document Phase For Makerspace | 2022 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | $51,000 | Searsport, ME, US | (1) New Roof For The Boat Barn And Workshop ($28,750) (2) Repair And Painting Of The Merithew House Trim And Window Casings ($13,950) And (3) $8,300 To Be Used To Complete The Repair And Painting Of The Duncan House Trim And Clapboards | 2022 |
| Courageous Sailing Center Of Boston Inc | $60,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Purchase Of One Cruising Boat And One J80 | 2022 |
| Houghton Library | $263,422 | Cambridge, MA, US | (1) 16th Century German Wall Calendar ($105,255) And The Second-floor Lighting Project ($158,200). | 2022 |
| Hanover Improvement Society | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | (1) Enhanced Waste Recovery System (2) Refrigeration Room Ventilation System (3) Fire Rate Insulation For Teh Equipment Room | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Ellsworth | $17,000 | Ellsworth, ME, US | (1) Purchase And Installation Of A Generator To Support Freezers And Coolers ($13,000) And (2) Purchase And Installation Of An Additional Generator To Support Heat, Cooling, Lights And The Kitchen In The Event Of Power Loss ($4,000) | 2022 |
| Alder Plantarium | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Full Replacement Of The Upper Level Hvac System As Detailed In 2022 Proposal | 2022 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $75,000 | Brooks, ME, US | Outfit And Equip The Medical Barn That Is Currently Being Constructed | 2022 |
| Mid Penninsula High School | $30,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Design And Development And Construction Document Phase For Makerspace | 2022 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | $51,000 | Searsport, ME, US | (1) New Roof For The Boat Barn And Workshop ($28,750) (2) Repair And Painting Of The Merithew House Trim And Window Casings ($13,950) And (3) $8,300 To Be Used To Complete The Repair And Painting Of The Duncan House Trim And Clapboards | 2022 |
| Courageous Sailing Center Of Boston Inc | $60,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Purchase Of One Cruising Boat And One J80 | 2022 |
| Houghton Library | $263,422 | Cambridge, MA, US | (1) 16th Century German Wall Calendar ($105,255) And The Second-floor Lighting Project ($158,200). | 2022 |
| Hanover Improvement Society | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | (1) Enhanced Waste Recovery System (2) Refrigeration Room Ventilation System (3) Fire Rate Insulation For Teh Equipment Room | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Ellsworth | $17,000 | Ellsworth, ME, US | (1) Purchase And Installation Of A Generator To Support Freezers And Coolers ($13,000) And (2) Purchase And Installation Of An Additional Generator To Support Heat, Cooling, Lights And The Kitchen In The Event Of Power Loss ($4,000) | 2022 |
| Alder Plantarium | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Full Replacement Of The Upper Level Hvac System As Detailed In 2022 Proposal | 2022 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $75,000 | Brooks, ME, US | Outfit And Equip The Medical Barn That Is Currently Being Constructed | 2022 |
| Mid Penninsula High School | $30,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Design And Development And Construction Document Phase For Makerspace | 2022 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | $51,000 | Searsport, ME, US | (1) New Roof For The Boat Barn And Workshop ($28,750) (2) Repair And Painting Of The Merithew House Trim And Window Casings ($13,950) And (3) $8,300 To Be Used To Complete The Repair And Painting Of The Duncan House Trim And Clapboards | 2022 |
| Courageous Sailing Center Of Boston Inc | $60,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Purchase Of One Cruising Boat And One J80 | 2022 |
| Houghton Library | $263,422 | Cambridge, MA, US | (1) 16th Century German Wall Calendar ($105,255) And The Second-floor Lighting Project ($158,200). | 2022 |
| Hanover Improvement Society | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | (1) Enhanced Waste Recovery System (2) Refrigeration Room Ventilation System (3) Fire Rate Insulation For Teh Equipment Room | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Ellsworth | $17,000 | Ellsworth, ME, US | (1) Purchase And Installation Of A Generator To Support Freezers And Coolers ($13,000) And (2) Purchase And Installation Of An Additional Generator To Support Heat, Cooling, Lights And The Kitchen In The Event Of Power Loss ($4,000) | 2022 |
| Alder Plantarium | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Full Replacement Of The Upper Level Hvac System As Detailed In 2022 Proposal | 2022 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $75,000 | Brooks, ME, US | Outfit And Equip The Medical Barn That Is Currently Being Constructed | 2022 |
| Mid Penninsula High School | $30,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Design And Development And Construction Document Phase For Makerspace | 2022 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | $51,000 | Searsport, ME, US | (1) New Roof For The Boat Barn And Workshop ($28,750) (2) Repair And Painting Of The Merithew House Trim And Window Casings ($13,950) And (3) $8,300 To Be Used To Complete The Repair And Painting Of The Duncan House Trim And Clapboards | 2022 |
| Courageous Sailing Center Of Boston Inc | $60,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | Purchase Of One Cruising Boat And One J80 | 2022 |
| Houghton Library | $263,422 | Cambridge, MA, US | (1) 16th Century German Wall Calendar ($105,255) And The Second-floor Lighting Project ($158,200). | 2022 |
| Hanover Improvement Society | $5,000 | Hanover, NH, US | (1) Enhanced Waste Recovery System (2) Refrigeration Room Ventilation System (3) Fire Rate Insulation For Teh Equipment Room | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Ellsworth | $17,000 | Ellsworth, ME, US | (1) Purchase And Installation Of A Generator To Support Freezers And Coolers ($13,000) And (2) Purchase And Installation Of An Additional Generator To Support Heat, Cooling, Lights And The Kitchen In The Event Of Power Loss ($4,000) | 2022 |
| Collection Of Historical Scientific Instruments Harvard University | $220,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Environmental System For Core Storage Area ($100,000.00); Collections Care Project ($60,000.00); Conservation Stewardship, Urgent Conservation Project ($30,000.00); Collection Fellowship Program ($25,000.00); Multimedia And Object Teaching Studion ($5,000.00) | 2021 |
| New England Aquarium | $51,500 | Boston, MA, US | To Acquire New Tools And Equipment As Detailed In M. Phan's Letter Of Sept., 2021. | 2021 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $158,500 | Brooks, ME, US | To Be Used Toward The Multi Purpose Building Project As Detailed In 2021 Grant Proposal | 2021 |
| Alder Plantarium | $90,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Full Replacement Of The Upper Level Hvac System As Detailed In 2021 Proposal | 2021 |
| Collection Of Historical Scientific Instruments Harvard University | $238,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Be Used For The Following Projects: (1) Oak Ridge Observatory Aquisition And Documentation Project ($100,000.00); (2) Space Planning And Rehousing Project ($60,000.00); (3) Urgent Conservation Treatment Project ($38,000.00); And (4) Vacuum Tube Documentation Project ($20,000.00). | 2020 |
| New England Aquarium | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Funds Are To Be Used For The Sea Turtle Resuce And Rehabilitation Program. | 2020 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $89,000 | Brooks, ME, US | To Be Used For (1) Labor And Materials To Enclose Twenty Acres Fields ($60,000.00) And (2) To Build A Secondary Barn To Accomodate Smaller Animals ($29,000.00). | 2020 |
| Church Of The Redeemer | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Repairs To The Church Building | 2020 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | $75,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Purchase Of Pool Lighting For The Marine Mammal Pool And Pen | 2020 |
| New England Aquarium | $75,000 | Boston, MA, US | Feeding The Aquarium Animals For One Month | 2020 |
| Collection Of Historical Scientific Instruments Harvard University | $238,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Be Used For The Following Projects: (1) Oak Ridge Observatory Aquisition And Documentation Project ($100,000.00); (2) Space Planning And Rehousing Project ($60,000.00); (3) Urgent Conservation Treatment Project ($38,000.00); And (4) Vacuum Tube Documentation Project ($20,000.00). | 2020 |
| New England Aquarium | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Funds Are To Be Used For The Sea Turtle Resuce And Rehabilitation Program. | 2020 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $89,000 | Brooks, ME, US | To Be Used For (1) Labor And Materials To Enclose Twenty Acres Fields ($60,000.00) And (2) To Build A Secondary Barn To Accomodate Smaller Animals ($29,000.00). | 2020 |
| Church Of The Redeemer | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Repairs To The Church Building | 2020 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | $75,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Purchase Of Pool Lighting For The Marine Mammal Pool And Pen | 2020 |
| New England Aquarium | $75,000 | Boston, MA, US | Feeding The Aquarium Animals For One Month | 2020 |
| Collection Of Historical Scientific Instruments Harvard University | $238,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Be Used For The Following Projects: (1) Oak Ridge Observatory Aquisition And Documentation Project ($100,000.00); (2) Space Planning And Rehousing Project ($60,000.00); (3) Urgent Conservation Treatment Project ($38,000.00); And (4) Vacuum Tube Documentation Project ($20,000.00). | 2020 |
| New England Aquarium | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Funds Are To Be Used For The Sea Turtle Resuce And Rehabilitation Program. | 2020 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $89,000 | Brooks, ME, US | To Be Used For (1) Labor And Materials To Enclose Twenty Acres Fields ($60,000.00) And (2) To Build A Secondary Barn To Accomodate Smaller Animals ($29,000.00). | 2020 |
| Church Of The Redeemer | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Repairs To The Church Building | 2020 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | $75,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Purchase Of Pool Lighting For The Marine Mammal Pool And Pen | 2020 |
| New England Aquarium | $75,000 | Boston, MA, US | Feeding The Aquarium Animals For One Month | 2020 |
| Collection Of Historical Scientific Instruments Harvard University | $238,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Be Used For The Following Projects: (1) Oak Ridge Observatory Aquisition And Documentation Project ($100,000.00); (2) Space Planning And Rehousing Project ($60,000.00); (3) Urgent Conservation Treatment Project ($38,000.00); And (4) Vacuum Tube Documentation Project ($20,000.00). | 2020 |
| New England Aquarium | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | Funds Are To Be Used For The Sea Turtle Resuce And Rehabilitation Program. | 2020 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | $89,000 | Brooks, ME, US | To Be Used For (1) Labor And Materials To Enclose Twenty Acres Fields ($60,000.00) And (2) To Build A Secondary Barn To Accomodate Smaller Animals ($29,000.00). | 2020 |
| Church Of The Redeemer | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Repairs To The Church Building | 2020 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | $75,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | Purchase Of Pool Lighting For The Marine Mammal Pool And Pen | 2020 |
| New England Aquarium | $75,000 | Boston, MA, US | Feeding The Aquarium Animals For One Month | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 04-6744379 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | CO ACADIA MGMT 45 SCHOOL STE 402 Boston, MA 02108-0000 |
Key People (5)
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| Trustee | Anne S Biglow |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Melissa S Conover |
| Trustee | Martha W Lunt |
| Trustee | Peter O Stauffer |
| Trustee | Rebecca Wheatland |
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