Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston Inc
Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston is a private grantmaking foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization was founded in 1852 by Boston civic leaders and businessmen as a retirement home for elderly sailors. In 1970, the foundation sold its residential property in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and converted to a grantmaking model, using the proceeds to establish a foundation that continues the organization's original mission through philanthropic support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.0M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$434K
-3.3% YoY
Grant Count
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+2.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving two primary populations:
- Low-income elders in Greater Boston, with emphasis on helping them live independently
- Current and former fishing families in Massachusetts, particularly those seeking sustainable self-sufficiency during industry transitions
The foundation maintains a geographic focus on maritime communities, with particular attention to Cape Cod, Gloucester, and New Bedford. Funding priorities include education, human services, and philanthropy/voluntarism.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,700–$75,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations in:
- Greater Boston
- Massachusetts (statewide focus on maritime communities)
- Virginia
- Specific emphasis on Cape Cod, Gloucester, and New Bedford
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2024:
- Total Assets: $10,001,163
- Total Revenues: $438,443
- Total Expenses: $570,665
- Total Giving: $434,350
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Composition (FY 2024):
- Investment Income and Dividends: $184,442
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $254,001
- Total Grants and Contributions Received: $0
Year-over-Year Changes (FY 2024 vs. FY 2023):
- Investment income increased 16%
- Net gains from asset sales increased 54.3%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,001,163 | $9,404,305 | $9,691,854 |
| Revenue | $438,443 | $323,544 | $663,582 |
| Expenses | $570,665 | $569,144 | $536,403 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $495,308 | $498,302 | $450,304 |
| Net Investment Income | $360,088 | $258,406 | $585,987 |
| Distributable Amount | $467,949 | $452,022 | $522,046 |
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
95 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Mary Phillips
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM C EATON | PRES-TIL 9/19/23/DIRECTOR (FULL YEAR) | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM B PERKINS | PRES-APPT 9/19/23/VP-TIL 9/19/23)/DIR | 2 | — |
| G WEST SALTONSTALL | ASST TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMORY L LOGAN | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ARTHUR B PAGE | CLERK/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| THOMAS ROGERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY E SALTONSTALL ISAAC | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JO-ANN WATSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BENJAMIN J WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAMELA S EVANS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TRISTRAN EDDY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EVERETT MORSS JR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HERBERT P DANE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROLINE GATES SLOCUM | VP - APPT 9/19/23/DIRECTOR (FULL YEAR) | 2 | — |
| ROBERT W LORING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EDWARD M HOWLAND | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GEORGE B MOTLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHARLES R EDDY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW CUTRELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EDWARD B WHITE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HOPE APPLETON WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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