Candace L and Barry R Sloane
Candace L and Barry R Sloane is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants primarily supported medical science, medical research, and medical education organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
Candace L and Barry R Sloane at a glance
In short: Candace L and Barry R Sloane gave $693K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Massachusetts. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $692,850
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,124
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $761,801
- -38.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Candace L and Barry R Sloane
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Stonecrest Drive, Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (781) 307-8182
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Candace L and Barry R Sloane funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Children's Hospital ($225K). Together the top 10 received $640K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 111 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to organizations in Massachusetts and 1% to organizations in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Candace L and Barry R Sloane open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $557K (2022) to $852K (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $693K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Medical Science/Education | $225,000 |
| Harvard Medical School Boston, MA | Medical Science/Education | $125,000 |
| Beth Israel Leahy Burlington, MA | Medical Science/Education | $90,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Medical Science/Education | $60,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Medical Science/Education | $35,000 |
| Brighham & Womans Mass General Brigham Boston, MA | Medical Research/Education | $30,000 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | Medical Science/Education | $30,000 |
| Cummings Tufts Veterinary Hospital North Grafton, MA | Medical Science/Education | $25,000 |
| Baim Institute for Clinical Research Boston, MA | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Boston, MA | Medical Science/Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $761,801 | $225,873 | $704,494 | $692,850 | 23 | $694,985 | $220,052 | $46,891 |
| 2024 | $1,240,422 | $167,371 | $829,879 | $818,322 | 27 | $820,457 | $158,874 | $84,016 |
| 2023 | $1,904,451 | $46,911 | $869,241 | $851,797 | 34 | $857,497 | $54,630 | $106,785 |
| 2022 | $2,725,658 | $1,349,077 | $584,970 | $557,087 | 27 | $567,500 | $41,762 | $107,702 |
| 2021 | $2,000,008 | $2,000,008 | — | — | — | — | $8 | $11,871 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Candace L and Barry R Sloane reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant records show support for medical science, medical research, and medical education. The foundation also supported Regis College, which describes its mission as empowering women and men through education in the arts, sciences, and professions, and The Rivers School Corporation, which describes itself as a college preparatory day school for grades 6 through 12.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $692,850. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $225,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grants included $225,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital, $125,000 to Harvard Medical School, $90,000 to Beth Israel Leahy, $60,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital, and $35,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Each of these grants was listed for medical science or education.
Other 2025 grants included $30,000 to Brigham & Woman’s Mass General Brigham for medical research and education; $30,000 to Newton Wellesley Hospital; and $25,000 to Cummings Tufts Veterinary Hospital. Regis College received $2,500, and The Rivers School Corporation received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Candace L. Sloane and Barry R. Sloane as trustees.
Candace L and Barry R Sloane's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry R. Sloane
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace L. Sloane
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Candace L and Barry R Sloane
How much does Candace L and Barry R Sloane give each year?
Candace L and Barry R Sloane gave $693K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $818K across 27 grants.
What is Candace L and Barry R Sloane's typical grant size?
Candace L and Barry R Sloane's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,124, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Candace L and Barry R Sloane that year got $10K on average.
Where does Candace L and Barry R Sloane give grants?
Candace L and Barry R Sloane gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (13 grants) and Weston, MA (2 grants).
Does Candace L and Barry R Sloane give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Candace L and Barry R Sloane's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Science/Education" (10 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Candace L and Barry R Sloane's largest grantees?
Candace L and Barry R Sloane's largest 2025 grantees include Boston Children's Hospital ($225,000), Harvard Medical School ($125,000) and Beth Israel Leahy ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Candace L and Barry R Sloane?
Candace L and Barry R Sloane reported $762K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $695K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Candace L and Barry R Sloane fund?
The available grant records show support for medical science, medical research, and medical education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Candace L and Barry R Sloane?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Candace L and Barry R Sloane's EIN?
Candace L and Barry R Sloane's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3695996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Candace L and Barry R Sloane accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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