Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem
Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem is a private foundation, based in Salem, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $239K.
Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem at a glance
In short: Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,266,668
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $14K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | Supports College | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,266,668 | $270,828 | $136,214 | $10,000 | 1 | $107,051 | $238,809 |
| 2024 | $2,132,054 | $151,732 | $112,731 | $10,429 | 1 | $85,682 | $122,208 |
| 2023 | $2,093,053 | $170,006 | $116,746 | $9,500 | 1 | $91,078 | $143,345 |
| 2022 | $2,039,793 | $180,157 | $114,856 | $13,529 | 1 | $91,427 | $154,376 |
| 2021 | $1,974,492 | $220,529 | $107,228 | $3,500 | 1 | $81,830 | $194,241 |
| 2020 | $1,861,191 | $179,463 | $93,284 | $6,550 | 1 | — | $153,064 |
| 2019 | $1,775,012 | $106,237 | $91,834 | $4,500 | 1 | — | $83,558 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem is led by Deborah Jackson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Jackson
President
Board of Managers → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Hedstrom
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Hannah Diozzi
Secretary
Board of Managers → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Murray Cady
Board of Managers
President → Board of Managers, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Ballou
Board of Managers
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Morency
Vice President
Secretary & Board of Managers → Vice President & Board of Managers, 2021
Vice President & Board of Managers → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penny Bigmore
Board of Managers
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise M. Regan
Board of Managers
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Laaff
Board of Managers
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Fritz
Board of Managers
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Peat
Board of Managers
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maia Moore
Board of Managers
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jody Smith (2019–2023) — Board of Managers
- Former: Kelly Cahill (2019–2020) — Board of Managers
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $4K, to Carol Hedstrom (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem
How much does Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem give each year?
Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem?
Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $271K.
Where does Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem operate?
Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem's EIN?
Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association of Salem's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6014352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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