Boston Fatherless & Widows Society | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-6006506
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, Boston Fatherless & Widows Society has awarded 200 grants totaling $4,577,969 to organizations in Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $294,883, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 25 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (44%), Dorchester Center (8%), Roxbury (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 17% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (77%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Boston Fatherless & Widows Society's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various Individuals | $277,075 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support & Care To | 2024 |
| Brookview House | $17,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Rosie's Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Carroll Center For The Blind | $3,500 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Home For Little Wanderers | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | $20,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Camp Wonderland And | 2024 |
| The Second Step | $12,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | $2,800 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Crossroads For Kids | $10,000 | Duxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Wildflower For Kids | $25,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Youth Guidance | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Casa Myrna | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Women's Prison & Reentry | 2024 |
| Walker Theraputic & Educational Programs | $15,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Carroll Center For The Blind | $3,500 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Compass Working Capital | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| St Marys Center For Women And | $10,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Service | $10,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Casa Esperanza Inc | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Friendshipworks | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Wily Network | $10,000 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Various Individuals | $262,396 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support & Care To | 2023 |
| Brookview House | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Rosie's Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Carroll Center For The Blind | $3,500 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Home For Little Wanderers | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | $10,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Camp Wonderland And | 2023 |
| The Second Step | $10,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | $1,200 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Crossroads For Kids | $10,000 | Duxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Wildflower For Kids | $20,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Casa Myrna | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Walker Theraputic & Educational Programs | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Bridges To Moms | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Compass Working Capital | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| St Marys Center For Women And | $10,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Service | $10,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Wily Network | $5,000 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Various Individuals | $262,396 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support & Care To | 2023 |
| Brookview House | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Rosie's Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Carroll Center For The Blind | $3,500 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Home For Little Wanderers | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | $10,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Camp Wonderland And | 2023 |
| The Second Step | $10,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | $1,200 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Crossroads For Kids | $10,000 | Duxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Wildflower For Kids | $20,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Casa Myrna | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Walker Theraputic & Educational Programs | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Bridges To Moms | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Compass Working Capital | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| St Marys Center For Women And | $10,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Service | $10,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Wily Network | $5,000 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Various Individuals | $294,883 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support & Care To | 2022 |
| Brookview House | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rosie's Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Home For Little Wanderers | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | $10,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Camp Wonderland And | 2022 |
| The Second Step | $7,500 | Newtonville, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | $1,200 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Crossroads For Kids | $10,000 | Duxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wildflower For Kids | $14,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa Myrna | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Walker Theraputic & Educational Programs | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Bridges To Moms | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Carroll Center For The Blind | $3,500 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Compass Working Capital | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Nuestra Comunidad Development | $20,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Marys Center For Women And | $10,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Various Individuals | $294,883 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support & Care To | 2022 |
| Brookview House | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rosie's Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Home For Little Wanderers | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | $10,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Camp Wonderland And | 2022 |
| The Second Step | $7,500 | Newtonville, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | $1,200 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Crossroads For Kids | $10,000 | Duxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wildflower For Kids | $14,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa Myrna | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Walker Theraputic & Educational Programs | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Bridges To Moms | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Carroll Center For The Blind | $3,500 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Compass Working Capital | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Nuestra Comunidad Development | $20,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Marys Center For Women And | $10,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Various Individuals | $233,885 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support & Care To | 2021 |
| Brookview House | $15,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| City Mission | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | A Lift Up Program | 2021 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Rosie's Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Home For Little Wanderers | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | $20,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Camp Wonderland And | 2021 |
| The Second Step | $15,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Walker Home & School | $20,000 | Needham, MA, US | Summer Enrich. Prog. And | 2021 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Crossroads For Kids | $10,000 | Duxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wildflower For Kids | $19,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Youth Guidance | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Casa Myrna | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Casa Esperanza Latinas Y Ninos Center | $15,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Bridges To Moms | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Carroll Center For The Blind | $3,500 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Compass Working Capital | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Yw | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Various Individuals | $233,885 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support & Care To | 2021 |
| Brookview House | $15,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| City Mission | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | A Lift Up Program | 2021 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Rosie's Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Home For Little Wanderers | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | $20,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Camp Wonderland And | 2021 |
| The Second Step | $15,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Walker Home & School | $20,000 | Needham, MA, US | Summer Enrich. Prog. And | 2021 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Crossroads For Kids | $10,000 | Duxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wildflower For Kids | $19,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Youth Guidance | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Casa Myrna | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Casa Esperanza Latinas Y Ninos Center | $15,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Bridges To Moms | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Carroll Center For The Blind | $3,500 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Compass Working Capital | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Yw | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Various Individuals | $245,792 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support & Care To | 2020 |
| Brookview House | $13,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| City Mission | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Healthcare Without Walls | $30,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Rosie's Place | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Home For Little Wanderers | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | $4,000 | Sharon, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Second Step | $12,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Walker Home & School | $2,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Crossroads For Kids | $4,000 | Duxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Wildflower For Kids | $17,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Youth Guidance | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Casa Myrna | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Casa Esperanza Latinas Y Ninos Center | $10,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Walker Theraputic & Educational Programs | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Various Individuals | $258,174 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support & Care To | 2019 |
| Brookview House | $5,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| City Mission | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Healthcare Without Walls | $30,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Mspcc | $7,500 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Rosie's Place | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| The Carroll Center For The Blind | $2,500 | Newton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| The Home For Little Wanderers | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| The Human Relations Services Inc | $7,500 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | $2,000 | Sharon, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| The Second Step | $12,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| The Walker Home & School | $19,500 | Needham, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Crossroads For Kids | $5,000 | Duxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| The Salvation Army Bridging The Gap | $5,000 | Canton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Wildflower For Kids | $10,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Youth Guidance | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Casa Myrna | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Casa Esperanza Latinas Y Ninos Center | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Casa Mynra Leela Strong | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purposes | 2019 |
| Daniel's Table - Womb To 5 Program | $5,000 | Framingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Women's Bar Foundation-clemency Program | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Genral Purposes | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Boston Fatherless & Widows Society as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 04-6006506 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 55806 Boston, MA 02205-5806 |
Key People (12)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Boston Fatherless & Widows Society's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee/president | Mrs Andrea Gordon |
|---|---|
| Trustee/assistant Treasurer | Wendy Snickenberger |
| Treasurer | Judith Edington |
| Trustee/vice President | Jodi Gorton |
| Trustee | Jill Downing |
Forms 990-PF
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