Sylvester Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Sylvester Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Norwell, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,895 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,895
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,600
- Assets$277,113
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,705 the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,512 | 29 | $299,715 |
| 2023 | $14,445 | 19 | $255,554 |
| 2024 | $11,705 | 13 | $261,244 |
| 2025 | $16,895 | 21 | $277,113 |
How to apply
| Contact | Virginia H Murray 91 Mount Hope Street, Norwell, MA 02061 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 608-2473 |
| What to submit | Personal letter with nature of request |
What Sylvester Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $12,380 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $240 |
| Vermont | 1 | $175 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parish of Saint John the Evangelist | Religious | $2,600 |
| Norwell High School Scholarship Fund | Educational | $2,000 |
| Nvna and Hospice | Medical | $2,000 |
| Youth Across Borders | Medical | $2,000 |
| South Shore Baptist Church | Religious | $2,000 |
| Compassion International | Religious | $1,000 |
| Cushing Pond Preservation Group | Environmental | $500 |
| WGBH Education Foundation | Educational | $500 |
| Church Hill Cemetery Corporation | In memory of thomas hall | $500 |
| The James Library | Educational | $500 |
| Mass Audobon Society | Environmental | $500 |
| Pine Street Inn | Medical | $500 |
| Youth Pastor Theologian | Religious | $500 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Environmental | $300 |
| New England Wildlife Center | Environmental | $300 |
| US Chess Federation | Educational | $300 |
| American Rivers | Environmental | $240 |
| Hingham Land Conservation Trust | Environmental | $200 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Environmental | $180 |
| Vermont Inst of Nat Science | Environmental | $175 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Family membership | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia H Murray
- Peter M Polson
Questions people ask
Does Sylvester Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sylvester Memorial Fund give?
$16,895 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Sylvester Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia H Murray (Trustee) and Peter M Polson (Trustee).
What does Sylvester Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.