Foundation for Educational
Foundation for Educational is a private foundation, based in Northfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $915. Net investment income was $9K.
Foundation for Educational at a glance
In short: Foundation for Educational gave $915 across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $457.5), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $915
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $458
- Median grant
- $458
- Total assets
- $127,321
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pioneer Valley Regional School ($415).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $915.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| Pioneer Valley Regional School Northfield, MA | Educational- Schools Match Wits | $415 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127,321 | $9,861 | $1,770 | $915 | 2 | $1,770 | $8,736 |
| 2024 | $113,706 | $3,072 | $1,329 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $90,238 | $2,902 | $3,597 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $83,292 | $8,766 | $4,276 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $107,159 | $9,285 | $6,624 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $93,996 | $8,761 | $5,745 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Educational is led by Justin Lawrence, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Lawrence
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caitlin Sheridan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Guertin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alison M. Holbrook
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lynne Manring (2020–2021) — Clerk
- Former: Melissa Gerry (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Peters (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Foundation for Educational
How much does Foundation for Educational give each year?
Foundation for Educational gave $915 across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Foundation for Educational?
Foundation for Educational reported $127K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
Where does Foundation for Educational operate?
Foundation for Educational has awarded grants in Massachusetts, South Carolina.
What is Foundation for Educational's EIN?
Foundation for Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3206027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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