Saquish Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saquish Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $65,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$26.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 40 | $25.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 38 | $25.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 38 | $26.4 million |
How to apply
Saquish 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 Saquish Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | $1.1 million |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Place | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | Charitable | $55,000 |
| The Red Sox Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Umdfwerly Scholarship | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Boston Public Library | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Carolina Hill | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Catholic Social Services | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cranberry Hospice | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Duxbury Bay Maritime School | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of El Dorado | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Public Garden and Common | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Hale-Barnard Corporation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Heritage Museums & Gardens | Educational | $30,000 |
| Historic New England | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Lend A Hand Society | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Lloyd Center for the Environment | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Museum of Science | Charitable | $30,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Educational | $30,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Plimoth Patuxet | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Shoals Marine Laboratory | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Smfa at Tufts | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Southcoast Health Systems | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The McLean Fund McLean Hospital | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Women's Center | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Women's Lunch Place | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservations | Charitable | $30,000 |
| WGBH | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Charles Werly Memorial Scholarship (Ithaca College) | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Medical | $25,000 |
| Salem Food Bank | Charitable | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur A Nichols
- Robyn Borges
- Scott Werly
Questions people ask
Does Saquish Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saquish Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Saquish Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur A Nichols (Trustee), Robyn Borges (Trustee) and Scott Werly (Trustee).
What does Saquish Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.