AI Summary
The William & Ellen E Ames Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With total grants paid amounting to $285.1K in 2024 and supporting three grantees, the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MYSTIC & NOANK LIBRARY INC
Mystic, CT
$659.1K
33%
MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM INC
Mystic, CT
$464.9K
24%
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Worcester, MA
$464.9K
24%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST give?
WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $89 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $285 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include MYSTIC & NOANK LIBRARY INC, MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM INC, and WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST?
WILLIAM & ELLEN E AMES CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.