Boston Fatherless & Widows Society
Accepts applications
Boston Fatherless & Widows Society is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $560,875 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $277,075. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$560,875
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$277,075
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $477,096 the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $506,083 | 21 | $9.5 million |
| 2023 | $477,096 | 22 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $560,875 | 25 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrea Gordon C/O J Edington Sullivan Worceste, Boston, MA 02109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 338-2422 |
| What to submit | Statement of need |
| Restrictions | Fatherless and widows in greater boston only |
What Boston Fatherless & Widows Society funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 25 | $560,875 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Provide support & care to | $277,075 |
| Wildflower for Kids | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Compass Working Capital | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | Camp wonderland and | $20,000 |
| Brookview House | General purposes | $17,000 |
| Casa Myrna | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | Women's prison & reentry | $15,000 |
| Walker Theraputic & Educational Programs | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Casa Esperanza Inc | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Second Step | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Youth Guidance (Becoming A Man) | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Childrens Learning Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Marys Center for Women and Children | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Wily Network | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Friendshipworks | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind Summer Programs for Kids & Teens | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | General purposes | $2,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Mrs Andrea Gordon
- Wendy Snickenberger
- Judith Edington
- Jodi Gorton
- Jill Downing
- Kathleen Acuna
- Gail Deegan
- Roberta Goldschneider
- Susanne Dowdall
- Susan Sullivan
- Nancy Nan M Gorton
- Madelyn Morris
Questions people ask
Does Boston Fatherless & Widows Society accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Boston Fatherless & Widows Society give?
$560,875 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Boston Fatherless & Widows Society?
Its 2024 filing lists Mrs Andrea Gordon (Trustee/President), Wendy Snickenberger (Trustee/Assistant Treasurer), Judith Edington (Treasurer) and Jodi Gorton (Trustee/Vice President) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Boston Fatherless & Widows Society fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.