George W. P. Magee Memorial Trust Grant

The George W. P. Magee Memorial Trust is a private philanthropic fund managed by Bank of America’s Massachusetts office under its Philanthropic Solutions division. This foundation was established with a specific directive to support Boy Scout Councils located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The mission of the Trust, as outlined in its founding documents, is to distribute net income to Massachusetts-based Boy Scout Councils that, in the judgment of the trustees, are delivering the most effective services. The intent is for these funds to be primarily used for the purchase and maintenance of summer camps or training camps situated in New England. This decision-making process involves consultation with officials from the Boy Scouts of America to ensure alignment with the organization’s broader objectives. The trust prioritizes funding major capital projects that directly benefit the Boy Scout Councils in Massachusetts. Applications should propose projects that will either improve the use of existing facilities or result in long-term operational efficiencies, such as reduced maintenance costs. Emergency maintenance or one-time replacement projects may also be considered if they can demonstrably increase utilization or reduce ongoing costs. The Trust is especially interested in projects that demonstrate collaborative potential with neighboring councils or camps and those that show a clear comparative need. Funding requests are assessed based on the strength and merits of the project as outlined in the proposal. Prior funding levels or historical funding relationships are not considered in the evaluation. Applicants must provide an architect’s rendering and three estimates for proposed capital projects as part of the application materials. If an applicant has multiple project requests, they are required to indicate their priorities clearly. Importantly, applicants will not be considered for new funding if prior grant-funded projects remain incomplete unless valid extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated. Applications for the George W. P. Magee Memorial Trust are managed through an online-only process. Submissions are not accepted via email, post, or hand delivery, and letters of inquiry are not permitted. The proposal deadline for this trust is September 15, and decisions are generally communicated by November 30. If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the application will be accepted on the next business day by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Only one proposal per calendar year may be submitted for this trust, but unlike some other trusts in the Bank of America system, a proposal to the Magee Trust does not prevent the applicant from applying to certain other designated trusts within the same calendar year. The Trust is administered by a dedicated team at Bank of America, and prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out to the Massachusetts grantmaking team at ma.grantmaking@bofa.com for questions or guidance. Applicants should include the name of the foundation in the subject line of their email for proper routing. The grant reporting requirements mandate a report within one year of the award date, regardless of whether the funds have been fully expended, and failure to comply may result in ineligibility for future funding. This funding opportunity is recurring, with applications due annually on September 15 and awards announced by November 30. Because of its focused scope and clearly defined eligibility, the George W. P. Magee Memorial Trust represents a targeted yet impactful opportunity for Massachusetts-based Boy Scout Councils seeking to enhance or maintain their camp facilities.

Do not apply with incomplete prior projects unless justified. Apply early to avoid technical issues. Online submission only.