The Sudbury Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sudbury Foundation is a private foundation in Sudbury, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 137 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants137
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$36.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
40% 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 | $1.9 million | 144 | $35.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 137 | $36.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sonia Shah 326 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 443-0849 |
| What to submit | Application forms are available on our website www.sudburyfoundation.org under the grant programs tab. |
| Deadlines, restrictions | Please refer to our website www.sudburyfoundation.org under the grant programs tab. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sudbury Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 112 | $1.7 million |
| Connecticut | 4 | $25,000 |
| New York | 4 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest | Children, youth & families | $100,000 |
| The Wayside Inn Foundation | Sudbury | $57,000 |
| College Planning Collaborative | Children, youth & families | $50,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | Farm & local food | $40,000 |
| Cisa (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) | Farm & local food | $40,000 |
| Mass Food System Collaborative | Farm & local food | $40,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council | Farm & local food | $40,000 |
| Spoonfuls | Farm & local food | $40,000 |
| Oars | Sudbury | $40,000 |
| Sudbury Historical Society | Sudbury | $39,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Assabet Valley | Children, youth & families | $34,000 |
| Literations | Children, youth & families | $34,000 |
| Mill City Grows | Farm & local food | $33,000 |
| The Carrot Project - Tsne | Farm & local food | $33,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College Co New Entry Sustainable Farming Project | Farm & local food | $33,000 |
| Acton Community Supper and Food Pantry (DBA Acton Food Pantry) | Community | $30,500 |
| Camp Casco | Children, youth & families | $30,000 |
| A Place to Turn | Community | $26,000 |
| Discovering Hidden Gems Inc | Children, youth & families | $25,000 |
| Hoops and Homework | Children, youth & families | $25,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Community | $25,000 |
| Gardening the Community - Tsne | Farm & local food | $25,000 |
| World Farmers | Farm & local food | $25,000 |
| Boston University | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| The Sudbury Community Food Pantry | Community | $22,500 |
| Open Table Inc | Community | $21,000 |
| Amazing Things Arts Center Inc (Atac) | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass and Metrowest | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Continuum | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| First Connections - Jri | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| Framingham State University Foundation | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| Jeff's Place | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| Metrowest Mediation Services | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| Metrowest YMCA | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| New England Community Services Inc | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| Spark Kindness Inc | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| The Guild for Human Services | Children, youth & families | $20,000 |
| Smile Mass | Sudbury | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Miner Crary
- Jill Stansky
- Tracy Stewart
- Bill Spencer
- Sonia Shah
Questions people ask
Does The Sudbury Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please refer to our website www.sudburyfoundation.org under the grant programs tab..
How much does The Sudbury Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 137 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Sudbury Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Miner Crary (Trustee), Jill Stansky (Trustee/Chair) and Tracy Stewart (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Sudbury Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and food and hunger.