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Edwin S Webster Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1949. The principal officer is Gma Foundations. It holds total assets of $56.4M. Annual income is reported at $15.9M. Total assets have grown from $26.5M in 2011 to $48.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Vermont. According to available records, Edwin S Webster Foundation has made 279 grants totaling $8.6M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $1.9M and $4.6M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.6M distributed across 140 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 101 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$175K
Based on 72 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Edwin S Webster Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 279 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NH, VT.
Edwin S Webster Foundation has distributed a total of $8.6M across 279 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K.
The application deadline is MAY 1ST & NOV 1ST OF EACH YEAR. No awards are made to individuals or to non-us charitable organizations.
Edwin S Webster Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry U Harris Iii | TRUSTEE | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Alexander W Hiam | TRUSTEE | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Thomas C Beck | TRUSTEE | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Suzanne Harte Sears | TRUSTEE | $14K | $0 | $14K |
Total Giving
$2.4M
Total Assets
$48.5M
Fair Market Value
$48.5M
Net Worth
$48.5M
Grants Paid
$2.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3M
Distribution Amount
$2.2M
Total: $41.4M
Total Grants
279
Total Giving
$8.6M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
101
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
No individual grant records are available. Visit the foundation's 990-PF filings below for detailed grantee information.