Gloria Wilcher Foundation
Accepts applications
Gloria Wilcher Foundation is a private foundation in Swampscott, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,343 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $904 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$24,343
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$904
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$416,742
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19,100 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $19,100 | 18 | $375,881 |
| 2024 | $24,343 | 20 | $416,742 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sandra Sheckman 217 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA 01904 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 599-8263 |
| What to submit | Written requests outlining charitable purposes |
| Restrictions | Charitable organizations located within the U.S., U.S. Possessions or israel. |
What Gloria Wilcher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $21,767 |
| New York | 2 | $1,629 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $197 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Symphony by the Sea | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston | Charitable | $3,688 |
| Essex County Community Fdn | Charitable | $3,000 |
| JCC of the North Shore | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Charitable | $1,129 |
| Resistance Committee-Ukraine | Charitable | $1,129 |
| Wellesley College | Charitable | $1,129 |
| WGBH Educational Fdn | Charitable | $1,064 |
| The Resolution Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Salem Food Pantry | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry | Charitable | $807 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre Fdn | Charitable | $500 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | Charitable | $500 |
| The Brookline Center | Charitable | $500 |
| The History Project | Charitable | $500 |
| Wpath | Charitable | $500 |
| 909 Wbur | Charitable | $350 |
| Support Our Aging Religious | Charitable | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $197 |
| Epstein Hillel School | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Benson
- Sandra Sheckman
Questions people ask
Does Gloria Wilcher Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gloria Wilcher Foundation give?
$24,343 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $904.
Who runs Gloria Wilcher Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marilyn Benson (Trustees) and Sandra Sheckman (Trustee).
What does Gloria Wilcher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and food and hunger.