Sweetser Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sweetser Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Annapolis, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $333,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$333,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $241,000 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $237,400 | 27 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $241,000 | 21 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $333,500 | 27 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Sweetser 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 Sweetser Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $144,000 |
| Maryland | 7 | $108,500 |
| Maine | 4 | $44,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $16,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $6,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | General operating support | $100,000 |
| St Mary's Church | General operating support | $53,000 |
| University of Maine | Sweetser scholar | $28,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Seeds 4 Success | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Arcs Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Stair | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | General operating support | $6,500 |
| University of New England Financial Services | Sweetser scholar | $6,000 |
| Clark University | Sweetser scholar | $5,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS (Ccals) | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Construction Education Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Social Services | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rollins College | Sweetser scholar | $5,000 |
| Saint Mary of the Hills School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Southern Maine Community College | Sweetser scholar | $5,000 |
| St Agatha School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The ALS Association | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Southern Maine | Sweetser scholar | $5,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Shipmates' fund | $4,500 |
| Assumption University | Sweetser scholar | $4,000 |
| Annapolis Symphony Orchestra | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | General operating support | $2,000 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundation | Sweetser scholar | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Spa Creek Conservancy | General operating support | $2,000 |
| William S Baer School | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Willard M Sweetser Jr
- Sharon S Hackett
- Susanne M Blalock
- Stacy L Sweetser
- Ellen S Allen
Questions people ask
Does Sweetser Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sweetser Foundation Inc give?
$333,500 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sweetser Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Willard M Sweetser Jr (President/Director), Sharon S Hackett (Director), Susanne M Blalock (Director) and Stacy L Sweetser (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sweetser Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.