Edith H Overly Foundation
The Edith H Overly Foundation is a family foundation established in 1990 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a private grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes through direct grants to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.2M
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
-11.0% YoY
Grant Count
33
+3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-13.7% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes approximately $1.9 million annually through grants to selected organizations. Based on recent grantmaking activity:
Grant Range
** $20,000 to $230,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts and has demonstrated funding activity in Massachusetts and beyond, including grants to organizations in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $38,018,116 (2023)
- EIN: 22-3043340
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,235,290 | $38,018,116 | $35,084,986 |
| Revenue | $3,059,300 | $721,910 | $-1,701,291 |
| Expenses | $2,002,841 | $2,190,977 | $1,735,774 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,758,962 | $1,966,875 | $1,392,943 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,831,355 | $594,929 | $313,459 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,960,560 | $1,792,489 | $1,903,809 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A Lowell | Trustee | 1 | $40,287 |
| Charles A Cheever | Trustee | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
PO Box 961019
Boston, MA 02196-1019
United States
Telephone: 617-248-4760
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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