Henry Hornblower Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc is a private foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $555,206 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$555,206
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $511,500 the year before.
17% 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 | $438,729 | 30 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $511,500 | 30 | $10.0 million |
| 2025 | $555,206 | 30 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nathan Withington 74 Old Sandwich Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 589-3286 |
| What to submit | Applications must be in writing. Exemption data must be provided. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
What Henry Hornblower Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 | $538,706 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlands Trust | General support | $175,000 |
| Bid Plymouth Family Fund | General support | $56,000 |
| Manomet Conservation Sciences | General support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $30,000 |
| Mass Audubon | General support | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $25,000 |
| Jordan Hospital Club | General support | $21,000 |
| Cranberry Hospice | General support | $20,000 |
| Plymouth Independent | General support | $20,000 |
| Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra | General support | $17,466 |
| Plymouth Center for the Arts | General support | $10,240 |
| Global Conservation | General support | $10,000 |
| Plimoth Patuxet Museums | General support | $10,000 |
| Plymouth Antiquarian Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Plymouth Fragment Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Plymouth Public Library | General support | $10,000 |
| Pilgrim Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Rosies Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Bentley University | General support | $4,000 |
| Boston College High School | General support | $4,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General support | $4,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | General support | $4,000 |
| Govenor's Dummer Academy | General support | $4,000 |
| Kimball Union Academy | General support | $4,000 |
| Milton Academy | General support | $4,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General support | $4,000 |
| Thayer Academy | General support | $4,000 |
| The Advent School | General support | $4,000 |
| Pilgrim Festival Chorus | General support | $3,000 |
| Jacques Pepin Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathan N Withington
- Ellis Withington
- Michael Withington
- Heather W Ward
Questions people ask
Does Henry Hornblower Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Henry Hornblower Fund Inc give?
$555,206 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Henry Hornblower Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nathan N Withington (President), Ellis Withington (Director), Michael Withington (Director) and Heather W Ward (Clerk).
What does Henry Hornblower Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and health.