The Ausolus Trust
The Ausolus Trust is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission is inferred from its funding patterns, which emphasize education, cultural institutions such as museums, health charities, and environmental conservation efforts. The foundation primarily serves educational nonprofits, health organizations, and community service initiatives, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community well-being and cultural enrichment. The foundation is based in Massachusetts but provides grants to organizations across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established cultural, educational, conservation, or community nonprofits (often mid-sized) seeking project or program support in the $10K–$100K range, with a demonstrated fit to the funder's past support and preferably some regional connection to Massachusetts or New England.
Good Fit
- • Mission aligned with museums, higher education, conservation, or community cultural programming.
- • Capacity to manage grants in the typical mid-range amounts observed (roughly $10K–$100K).
- • An existing or prior relationship with the funder or local/regional profile in MA or New England.
- • Ability to submit a concise mailed proposal by the stated annual deadline.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients in 15 different states; while Massachusetts receives the largest share (about one-third), most dollars (about 68%) go out of state, indicating a multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 68 distinct recipients (and historically 55–68 per year), with a mix of returning grantees and new entrants, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct application instructions exist (annual deadline and mailed submission) and the foundation added roughly 15 new recipients in the latest year (about 22% of awards), so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
