Edith H Overly Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edith H Overly Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $48,000 and the largest $180,000. 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 grants33
- Typical grant$48,000
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$41.2 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $1.9 million | 32 | $38.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 33 | $41.2 million |
How to apply
Edith H Overly Foundation 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 Edith H Overly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 25 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $80,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Tufts College | General Support | $180,000 |
| Museum of Science | General Support | $125,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | General Support | $105,000 |
| New England Aquarium | General Support | $95,000 |
| American Alpine Club | General Support | $80,000 |
| Unity Farm Sanctuary | General Support | $73,739 |
| American Cancer Society | General Support | $70,000 |
| Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary | General Support | $60,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | General Support | $60,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General Support | $60,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Center | General Support | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General Support | $50,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | General Support | $50,000 |
| Robert Treat Paine Historical Trust | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association | General Support | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General Support | $50,000 |
| Wildstar Equine Assisted Activities | General Support | $48,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum | General Support | $40,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General Support | $40,000 |
| Sudbury Valley Trustees | General Support | $40,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General Support | $40,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General Support | $30,000 |
| Shady Hill School | General Support | $30,000 |
| Thompson's Island Outward Bound Center | General Support | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General Support | $30,000 |
| Winsor School | General Support | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| New England Equine Rescue North | General Support | $24,311 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General Support | $20,000 |
| Caritas Communities | General Support | $20,000 |
| Carolina Horse Park Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mass General Hospital (MGH Cancer) | General Support | $20,000 |
| Walthour-Moss Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Lowell
- Charles A Cheever
Questions people ask
Does Edith H Overly Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edith H Overly Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $48,000.
Who runs Edith H Overly Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William A Lowell (Trustee) and Charles A Cheever (Trustee).
What does Edith H Overly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.