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Boston Fatherless And Widows Society is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1943. The principal officer is Fiduciary Trust Co. It holds total assets of $6.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Boston Fatherless And Widows Society has made 47 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $12K. The foundation has distributed between $478K and $547K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $258K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$234K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Boston Fatherless And Widows Society is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Boston Fatherless And Widows Society has distributed a total of $1M across 47 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $258K.
Fatherless and widows in greater boston only.
Boston Fatherless And Widows Society is headquartered in BOSTON, MA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joan Murray | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mrs Andrea Gordon | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mrs Elizabeth Bachman | TRUSTEE/ASSISTANT TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wendy Snickenberger | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judith Edington | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jodi Gorton | TRUSTEE/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jill Downing | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathleen Acuna | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gail Deegan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roberta Goldschneider | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susanne Dowdall | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Sullivan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$566K
Total Assets
$6.1M
Fair Market Value
$9.5M
Net Worth
$6.1M
Grants Paid
$506K
Contributions
$30K
Net Investment Income
$442K
Distribution Amount
$465K
Total: $5.8M
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various IndividualsPROVIDE SUPPORT & CARE TO | Boston, MA | $234K | 2022 |
| Women'S Lunch PlaceGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Bridges To MomsGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Home For Little WanderersGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Walker Home & SchoolSUMMER ENRICH. PROG. AND | Needham, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Camp WonderlandCAMP WONDERLAND AND | Sharon, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled WatersGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Wildflower For KidsGENERAL PURPOSES | Lexington, MA | $19K | 2022 |
| The Second StepGENERAL PURPOSES | Newtonville, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Youth GuidanceGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Casa MyrnaGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Casa Esperanza Latinas Y Ninos CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Roxbury, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Women'S Bar FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| YwGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Brookview HouseGENERAL PURPOSES | Dorchester Center, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| City MissionA LIFT UP PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Rosie'S PlaceGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Horizons For Homeless ChildrenGENERAL PURPOSES | Roxbury, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Crossroads For KidsGENERAL PURPOSES | Duxbury, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Compass Working CapitalGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic ViolenceGENERAL PURPOSES | Waltham, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Carroll Center For The BlindGENERAL PURPOSES | Newton, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Wellesley Hills, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Healthcare Without WallsGENERAL PURPOSES | Wellesley, MA | $30K | 2020 |
| The Human Relations Services IncGENERAL PURPOSES | Wellesley Hills, MA | $8K | 2020 |
| MspccGENERAL PURPOSES | Lexington, MA | $8K | 2020 |
| Casa Mynra Leela StrongGENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $7K | 2020 |
| Women'S Bar Foundation-Clemency ProgramGENRAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army Bridging The GapGENERAL PURPOSES | Canton, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| Daniel'S Table - Womb To 5 ProgramGENERAL PURPOSE | Framingham, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| The Carroll Center For The BlindGENERAL PURPOSES | Newton, MA | $3K | 2020 |