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Helen and George Ladd

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042767890  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Helen and George Ladd has awarded $2.1M across 232 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Town of Wayne Maine. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$532K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.7M
Total assets
232
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Helen and George Ladd funds

Helen and George Ladd's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureEducationLibraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Helen and George Ladd, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Town of Wayne Maine
GENERAL FUND/LADD REC CTR CAPITAL FUND
Wayne, ME$107K2024
Town of Wayne Maine
GENERAL FUND/LADD REC CTR CAPITAL FUND
Wayne, ME$103K2023
Town of Wayne Maine
GENERAL FUND/LADD REC CTR CAPITAL FUND
Wayne, ME$83K2022
Town of Wayne Maine
GENERAL FUND/LADD REC CTR CAPITAL FUND
Wayne, ME$82K2020
Skidmore College New York
EDUCATION
Saratoga Springs, NY$61K2020
Skidmore College New York
EDUCATION
Saratoga Springs, NY$61K2023
Skidmore College New York
EDUCATION
Saratoga Springs, NY$61K2024
Skidmore College New York
EDUCATION
Saratoga Springs, NY$61K2022
Bates College Maine
GENERAL FUND/REBUILDING TOGETHER
Lewiston, ME$57K2022
Bates College Maine
GENERAL FUND/REBUILDING TOGETHER
Lewiston, ME$57K2024
Bates College Maine
GENERAL FUND/REBUILDING TOGETHER
Lewiston, ME$57K2023
Bates College Maine
GENERAL FUND/REBUILDING TOGETHER
Lewiston, ME$57K2020
Safe Voices
GENERAL FUND
Auburn, ME$30K2023
Safe Voices
GENERAL FUND
Auburn, ME$30K2024
Safe Voices
GENERAL FUND
Auburn, ME$30K2022

Helen and George Ladd giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$532K
2022$521K
2023$508K
2024$507K

How to apply for funding from Helen and George Ladd

Helen and George Ladd's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Helen and George Ladd

Does Helen and George Ladd accept grant applications?
Helen and George Ladd's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Helen and George Ladd fund?
Helen and George Ladd's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Town of Wayne Maine, Town of Wayne Maine, Town of Wayne Maine. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Helen and George Ladd give in grants?
Helen and George Ladd reported $532K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 232 grants.
Where is Helen and George Ladd located?
Helen and George Ladd is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042767890.
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About this profile. This page is built from Helen and George Ladd's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Helen and George Ladd. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.