Funding search · EIN 046744379 · Boston, MA
David P Wheatland Charitable Trust
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 47
- grants reported
- $3.6M
- total given
- 2020–2025
- filing years
- $60,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2020–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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2 grants matching “cruise” · $120,000
- $60,000
Courageous Sailing Center of Boston · Charlestown, MA · 2022
Purchase of one cruising boat and one j80
- $60,000
Courageous Sailing Center of Boston · Charlestown, MA · 2022
Purchase of one cruising boat and one j80
Top recipients
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- Alder Plantarium6 grants · $565,000
- Peace Ridge Sanctuary6 grants · $532,500
- Houghton Library2 grants · $526,844
- Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments Harvard University2 grants · $458,000
- New England Aquarium5 grants · $288,100
- Peabody Essex Museum2 grants · $250,000
- Houghton Library3 grants · $225,000
- Lovelane3 grants · $162,083
- The Marine Mammal Center2 grants · $155,000
- Courageous Sailing Center of Boston2 grants · $120,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 47 reported grants, largest first.
- $263,422
Houghton Library · Cambridge, MA · 2022
(1) 16th century german wall calendar ($105,255) and the second-floor lighting project ($158,200).
- $263,422
Houghton Library · Cambridge, MA · 2022
(1) 16th century german wall calendar ($105,255) and the second-floor lighting project ($158,200).
- $238,000
Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments Harvard University · Cambridge, MA · 2020
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,… read allTo 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). less
- $220,000
Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments Harvard University · Cambridge, MA · 2021
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… read allEnvironmental 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) less
- $175,000
Peabody Essex Museum · Salem, MA · 2025
The funds are to be directed to the next phase of ada accessibility work at the gardner-pingree house, specifically the design and construction of the ramp and stairs.
- $158,500
Peace Ridge Sanctuary · Brooks, ME · 2021
To be used toward the multi purpose building project as detailed in 2021 grant proposal
- $125,000
Alder Plantarium · Chicago, IL · 2024
Used towards phase 2 of the storage renovation project.
- $100,000
Alder Plantarium · Chicago, IL · 2025
Used towards phase 3 of the object storage modernization project.
- $100,000
Alder Plantarium · Chicago, IL · 2022
Full replacement of the upper level hvac system as detailed in 2022 proposal
- $100,000
Alder Plantarium · Chicago, IL · 2022
Full replacement of the upper level hvac system as detailed in 2022 proposal
- $90,000
Alder Plantarium · Chicago, IL · 2021
Full replacement of the upper level hvac system as detailed in 2021 proposal
- $89,000
Peace Ridge Sanctuary · Brooks, ME · 2020
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).
- $80,000
Houghton Library · Cambridge, MA · 2025
The purchase of marbod of rennes (1035-1123), liber lapidum (the book of stones) and de sculpturis lapidum (on engraved stones) and el mundo cientifico: inventos modernos. Revista tecnica de aplicaciones practicas a la … read allThe purchase of marbod of rennes (1035-1123), liber lapidum (the book of stones) and de sculpturis lapidum (on engraved stones) and el mundo cientifico: inventos modernos. Revista tecnica de aplicaciones practicas a la industria. Barcelona, feliu y sussana, editores. 1911-1922. less
- $80,000
Houghton Library · Cambridge, MA · 2024
The purchase of the italian and latin translation of sebatian munster's treatise on sundials.
- $80,000
Peace Ridge Sanctuary · Brooks, ME · 2024
To build the hay storage barn in freedom, maine
- $80,000
The Marine Mammal Center · Sausalito, CA · 2024
Use for the purchase of a generator for patient water filtration and life support system.
- $75,000
Peabody Essex Museum · Salem, MA · 2023
Repainting of three separate ceilings, grain painting of three exterior doors, ada compliance and fasibility study
- $75,000
Peace Ridge Sanctuary · Brooks, ME · 2022
Outfit and equip the medical barn that is currently being constructed
- $75,000
Peace Ridge Sanctuary · Brooks, ME · 2022
Outfit and equip the medical barn that is currently being constructed
- $75,000
New England Aquarium · Boston, MA · 2020
Feeding the aquarium animals for one month
- $75,000
The Marine Mammal Center · Sausalito, CA · 2020
Purchase of pool lighting for the marine mammal pool and pen
- $65,000
Houghton Library · Cambridge, MA · 2023
Seven giovanni domenico cassini rare works
- $60,354
Lovelane · Lincoln, MA · 2024
The purchase of a pre-owned ford f-150 truck, to create a new website, and fund path international certified theraputic riding credentials for three lovelane instructors.
- $60,000
New England Aquarium · Boston, MA · 2023
Replace the rescue rehab ozone generator
- $60,000
Courageous Sailing Center of Boston · Charlestown, MA · 2022
Purchase of one cruising boat and one j80
- $60,000
Courageous Sailing Center of Boston · Charlestown, MA · 2022
Purchase of one cruising boat and one j80
- $55,038
Lovelane · Lincoln, MA · 2025
$42,963 for the purchase of a classic kingston two horse trailer; $8,675 for the purchase of new saddles and saddle fitter for 5 horses; and $3,400 for the purchase of a shoo-fly fly spray system.
- $55,000
Peace Ridge Sanctuary · Brooks, ME · 2025
The funds are to be used toward the construction of the flex barn.
- $51,600
New England Aquarium · Boston, MA · 2024
The purchase of an ultrasound unit and new transport tank.
- $51,500
New England Aquarium · Boston, MA · 2021
To acquire new tools and equipment as detailed in m. Phan's letter of sept., 2021.
- $51,000
Penobscot Marine Museum · Searsport, ME · 2022
(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 tri… read all(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 less
- $51,000
Penobscot Marine Museum · Searsport, ME · 2022
(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 tri… read all(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 less
- $50,000
Alder Plantarium · Chicago, IL · 2023
Partial storage cabinet replacement project
- $50,000
New England Aquarium · Boston, MA · 2020
Funds are to be used for the sea turtle resuce and rehabilitation program.
- $46,691
Lovelane · Lincoln, MA · 2023
4 large commercial grade fans, therapy meeting room
- $30,000
Mid Penninsula High School · Menlo Park, CA · 2023
Design and development and construction document phase for makerspace
- $30,000
Mid Penninsula High School · Menlo Park, CA · 2022
Design and development and construction document phase for makerspace
- $30,000
Mid Penninsula High School · Menlo Park, CA · 2022
Design and development and construction document phase for makerspace
- $22,500
Penobscot Marine Museum · Searsport, ME · 2025
The funds are to be used to replace the roofing materials on the old town hall building.
- $21,500
Penobscot Marine Museum · Searsport, ME · 2023
Painting of trim of the douglas and margaret carver memorial gallery and stephen phillips memorial library, installation of the entry door
- $17,000
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Ellsworth · Ellsworth, ME · 2022
(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 … read all(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) less
- $17,000
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Ellsworth · Ellsworth, ME · 2022
(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 … read all(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) less
- $11,500
Penobscot Marine Museum · Searsport, ME · 2024
To be used toward gutter repair and replacement and mold mitigation and moisture issues at the merithew house.
- $10,000
Snow Leopard Trust · Seattle, WA · 2023
General use
- $10,000
Church of the Redeemer · Cincinnati, OH · 2020
Repairs to the church building
- $5,000
Hanover Improvement Society · Hanover, NH · 2022
(1) enhanced waste recovery system (2) refrigeration room ventilation system (3) fire rate insulation for teh equipment room
- $5,000
Hanover Improvement Society · Hanover, NH · 2022
(1) enhanced waste recovery system (2) refrigeration room ventilation system (3) fire rate insulation for teh equipment room
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