Henry Hornblower Fund Inc
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 30 grants totaling $555,206, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Massachusetts.
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Henry Hornblower Fund Inc gave $555K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Massachusetts. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $555,206
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,507
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,522,080
- -7.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% 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 Henry Hornblower Fund Inc
- How to Apply
-
Contact Nathan N. Withington. Applications must be in writing and include exemption data.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Nathan Withington
Mailing address: 74 Old Sandwich Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: (617) 589-3286
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry Hornblower Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wildlands Trust ($175K). Together the top 10 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 150 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 2% to California, 1% to New Hampshire, and less than 1% to Rhode Island, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Henry Hornblower Fund Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $292K (2020) to $555K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $555K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlands Trust Plymouth, MA | General Support | $175,000 |
| Bid Plymouth Family Fund Plymouth, MA | General Support | $56,000 |
| Manomet Conservation Sciences Plymouth, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Boston, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Mass Audubon Lincoln, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Plymouth, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Jordan Hospital Club Plymouth, MA | General Support | $21,000 |
| Cranberry Hospice Plymouth, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Plymouth Independent Plymouth, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Plymouth, MA | General Support | $17,466 |
Ready to take the next step with Henry Hornblower Fund Inc?
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 | $3,522,080 | $283,049 | $574,926 | $555,206 | 30 | $555,206 | $267,560 | $541,041 |
| 2024 | $3,813,957 | $239,975 | $527,809 | $511,500 | 30 | $511,500 | $262,631 | $488,802 |
| 2023 | $4,101,786 | $267,940 | $454,438 | $438,729 | 30 | $438,729 | $255,425 | $422,875 |
| 2022 | $4,288,284 | $234,601 | $435,249 | $422,112 | 29 | $422,112 | $224,768 | $424,933 |
| 2021 | $4,505,688 | $213,908 | $492,330 | $481,048 | 31 | $481,048 | $203,872 | $445,807 |
| 2020 | $4,784,110 | $200,379 | $303,774 | $291,725 | 29 | — | $197,040 | $378,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry Hornblower Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $541K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, Wildlands Trust says it works to conserve native habitats, farmland, and other lands in southeastern Massachusetts. Jordan Hospital Club says it assists Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, its patients and families, and the wider community. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra says it presents live music and educational programs on the South Shore.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in history and education. Plimoth Patuxet Museums says it provides educational experiences about Wampanoag people and the colonial English community in the 1600s, while the Plymouth Antiquarian Society says it collects, preserves, and interprets historic houses and artifacts. Crossroads for Kids says it serves youth from low-income communities through year-round programming that includes outdoor learning, social-emotional skill development, and college and career exploration.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $555,206. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $175,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $175,000 to Wildlands Trust, $56,000 to BID Plymouth Family Fund, $50,000 to Manomet Conservation Sciences, $30,000 to Habitat for Humanity, and $25,000 each to Mass Audubon and The Salvation Army. The filing identifies these grants as general support.
Other 2025 grants included $21,000 to Jordan Hospital Club, $20,000 each to Cranberry Hospice and Plymouth Independent, and $17,466 to the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. Additional grants included $10,000 to Plimoth Patuxet Museums, the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, and Global Conservation; $5,000 to the Pilgrim Society; and $4,000 to Crossroads for Kids.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications must be made in writing, and exemption data must be provided. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nathan N. Withington as president; Ellis Withington and Michael Withington as directors; and Heather W. Ward as clerk.
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc is led by Nathan N. Withington, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathan N. Withington
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellis Withington
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Michael Withington
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Heather W. Ward
Clerk
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Ellis Withington (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Henry Hornblower Fund Inc
How much does Henry Hornblower Fund Inc give each year?
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc gave $555K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $512K across 30 grants.
What is Henry Hornblower Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,507, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry Hornblower Fund Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Henry Hornblower Fund Inc give grants?
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, MA (15 grants) and Boston, MA (6 grants).
Does Henry Hornblower Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry Hornblower Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry Hornblower Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wildlands Trust ($175,000), Bid Plymouth Family Fund ($56,000) and Manomet Conservation Sciences ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry Hornblower Fund Inc?
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $555K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $541K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry Hornblower Fund Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, Wildlands Trust says it works to conserve native habitats, farmland, and other lands in southeastern Massachusetts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry Hornblower Fund Inc?
Contact Nathan N. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henry Hornblower Fund Inc's EIN?
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7425285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Henry Hornblower Fund Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Massachusetts
Eastern Bank Foundation
Wakefield, MA
Eastern Bank Foundation supports economic inclusion and mobility, including small businesses, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $2,002,500, with a median of $2,500, primarily in Massachusetts and also in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. It accepts online applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$266.7M
Grants
1,786
Total Given
$19.0M
Boston Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$2.1B
Grants
2,375
Total Given
$228.4M
Barr Foundation
Boston, MA
The Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and New England’s social sector, primarily through long-term support for organizations in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. Its filing says it accepts only requests from preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes program-page inquiries and occasional open calls.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
903
Total Given
$123.2M
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Liberty Mutual Foundation funds basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, including homelessness and community preparedness programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000, and most funding supports organizations or programs serving the Boston area, though it also gives elsewhere. It accepts unsolicited online requests on a rolling basis, with no submission deadlines.
Assets
$46.1M
Grants
706
Total Given
$50.6M
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)
Woburn, MA
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc. funds nonprofits working in human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and the environment, primarily in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $35,000; it accepts letters of inquiry through an online portal during its application cycle, which was not open at the time described.
Assets
$258.2M
Grants
658
Total Given
$38.2M
American Tower Corporation Foundation
Boston, MA
Assets
$15.4M
Grants
632
Total Given
$1.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Henry Hornblower Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/henry-hornblower-fund-inc-morg_db86758906834d169c646b083f296cf0
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_237425285_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Henry Hornblower Fund Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/henry-hornblower-fund-inc-morg_db86758906834d169c646b083f296cf0},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-22. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Henry Hornblower Fund Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Henry Hornblower Fund Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?