The Henderson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Henderson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Braintree, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,150 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $116,400. 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$197,150
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$116,400
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $190,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $228,000 | 46 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 14 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $197,150 | 16 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
The Henderson Family 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 The Henderson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $116,400 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $15,750 |
| Delaware | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Charitable | $116,400 |
| Homeless Children Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Andrews School of Delaware | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Charitable | $9,750 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Trustees of the Smith College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Charitable | $2,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Orca Conservancy | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Dana Hall | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New London Barn Playhouse | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Trinity Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol T Henderson
- Mary Gilligan
Questions people ask
Does The Henderson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Henderson Family Foundation give?
$197,150 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Henderson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol T Henderson (Trustee) and Mary Gilligan (Trustee).
What does The Henderson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.