The Henry Sears Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Henry Sears Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chestertown, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$78,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $123,500 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 2 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $123,500 | 26 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $78,000 | 12 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Henry Sears 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 The Henry Sears Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7 | $69,500 |
| Maine | 3 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Music Festival | Arts - operations | $50,000 |
| Radcliffe Creek School | Educational | $10,000 |
| North Haven Conservation Partners | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Good Neighbor Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sultana Education Foundation | Educational | $1,500 |
| Weta | Educational | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| North Haven Library | Educational | $1,000 |
| Animal Care Shelter for Kent County | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin | Research health | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Research health | $1,000 |
| North Haven Baptist Church | Religious | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Henry F Sears
- James A Judge
- Turner B Smith
- Sandra Sears
Questions people ask
Does The Henry Sears Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Henry Sears Foundation Inc give?
$78,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Henry Sears Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Henry F Sears (President), James A Judge (Director), Turner B Smith (Director) and Sandra Sears (Director).
What does The Henry Sears Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.