Simon Willard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Simon Willard Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $302,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$302,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $280,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $280,000 | 8 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $302,000 | 10 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Simon Willard 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $274,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg State University | Stipends for unpaid intern program | $125,000 |
| Project Comeback | General operating support/future land purchase | $125,000 |
| Elephant Sanctuary | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Mission Safe | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Plan C (NWHN) | For plan c | $7,000 |
| Save the Rhino International | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Lazurus House | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Creative Life Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy W Barron
Questions people ask
Does Simon Willard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simon Willard Foundation give?
$302,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Simon Willard Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tracy W Barron (President, Director).