Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $835,460 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,460. 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$835,460
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,460
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $812,300 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $749,700 | 49 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $812,300 | 54 | $19.6 million |
| 2025 | $835,460 | 52 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
Anna B Stearns Charitable 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 Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 49 | $785,460 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropy Massachusetts | General purposes | $40,460 |
| Justice Resource Institute DBA Youthharbors | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Science Club for Girls | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Sociedad Latina Inc | General purposes | $25,000 |
| La Alianza Hispana Inc | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Brookview House Inc | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Resilient Sisterhood Project | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Casa Myrna Vazquez | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Mass | General purposes | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Boston Area Rape Crisis Center | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Chica Project | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Dignity Matters Inc | General purposes | $20,000 |
| New England Grassroots Enviroment Fund | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Girls Leap | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Community Art Center | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Mothers for Justice & Equality | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Girls Incorporated Lynn | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Brazilian Women's Group - Grupo Mulher | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Yw Boston | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Chelsea Educational Foundation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Elizabeth Stone House Inc | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Soccer Without Borders Boston | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Mujeres Unidas Avanzando | General purposes | $15,000 |
| De Novo Center for Judstice & Healing DBA Clsacc | General purposes | $15,000 |
| La Collaborativa Inc | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Women's Money Matters | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Harborcov Inc | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Respond Inc | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Project Hope | General purposes | $10,000 |
| More Than Words | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk Co | General purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sylvia Simmons
- Paige Johnson Roth
- Jennifer Collins
- Kathryn A Wheeler
- Katie Smith Milway
- Alexandra Oliver-Davila
- Alison Simmons
- Andrea Zayas
- Elaine NG
- Lorna Rivera
Questions people ask
Does Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$835,460 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sylvia Simmons (Trustee), Paige Johnson Roth (Treasurer), Jennifer Collins (President & Clerk) and Kathryn A Wheeler (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and human services.