John W Henry Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
John W Henry Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $800,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 30 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
John W Henry Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What John W Henry Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 26 | $1.6 million |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Kennedy School | To fund operations | $800,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | To fund operations | $333,334 |
| Women's Foundation of Boston Inc | To fund operations | $100,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | To fund operations | $100,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | To fund operations | $50,000 |
| The Fessenden School | To fund operations | $50,000 |
| The Meadowbrook School | To fund operations | $50,000 |
| Boston Ballet | To fund operations | $25,000 |
| Red Sox Foundation | To fund operations | $20,340 |
| Boston's Children Museum | To fund operations | $17,680 |
| Boston Book Festival | To fund operations | $15,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| United South End Settlements | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Gloria's Foundation Inc | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Havard Graduate School of Education | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Book Foundation | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Reports Committee on Freedom of the Press | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| The BASE | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Atheneum | To fund operations | $10,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | To fund operations | $8,000 |
| Pedro Martinez Foundation | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Boston Theater Critic's Association | To fun operations | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Work Center | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Partnership for Children Inc aka Nantu | To fund operations | $5,000 |
| Puppet Showplace Theater | To fund operations | $1,500 |
| Babson College | To fund operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Henry
- Linda Pizzuti Henry
- Charlotte Vena
- Edwin Twist
- David Ginsberg
- A David Carrillo
Questions people ask
Does John W Henry Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John W Henry Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs John W Henry Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John W Henry (President / Director), Linda Pizzuti Henry (Director), Charlotte Vena (Director) and Edwin Twist (Secretary / Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does John W Henry Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.