Henderson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henderson Foundation is a private foundation in Sudbury, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $586,000 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$586,000
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $584,500 the year before.
23% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $584,500 | 78 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $586,000 | 73 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
Henderson 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 Henderson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 32 | $163,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $110,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $79,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $41,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $40,000 |
| New York | 6 | $38,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $33,500 |
| Maine | 6 | $27,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lionheart Classical Academy | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Mt Auburn Hospital | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $70,000 |
| Silent Bridge | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $51,000 |
| The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $24,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $23,000 |
| SD USA | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $23,000 |
| Salisbury School Educational Foundation | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $22,500 |
| American Agri-Women Resource Center | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Saco River Theatre | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Accuracy in Media | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Center for Security Policy | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Halo Trust | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Global | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Dana Farberjimmy Fund | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Hanover Theatre | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Neads | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Avon Old Farms School | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Bates College | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| British International School of Boston | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Citizen Journalism Foundation | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Connecticut College | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth College | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hellen Gee Chen Scholarship Foundation | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Institute for the Study of War | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee School | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Monadnock Community Hospital | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Open Stage Theatre Company | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Public Radio for the Front Range | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Save the Poudre Waterkeeper | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Second Amendment Institute | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Asia Initiatives | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Rebirth | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Women's Environment & Development Organization (Wedo) | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| World Boston | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Cape Cod Hospital Foundation | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roberta Henderson
- Carlos Ayala
- Kevin Henderson
Questions people ask
Does Henderson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henderson Foundation give?
$586,000 in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Henderson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roberta Henderson (Trustee), Carlos Ayala (Trustee) and Kevin Henderson (Trustee).
What does Henderson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.