Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent
Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent is a private foundation, based in Sherborn, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $664K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $62K. Net investment income was $106K.
Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent at a glance
In short: Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent gave $62K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,457
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,457
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,457
- Total assets
- $664,045
- +1.8% 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 Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
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 Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent gives
- Giving grew 142% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Recipients Sherborn, MA | (I) the society paid a total of $61,858 to 17 indigent persons/families (an average of $3,639). Of this total, thirteen individuals/families received amounts in excess of $1,000. Solely in order to protect the privacy and safety of these individuals, and not in any attempt to frustrate the filing of a complete and accurate return, these individuals are identified below by alphabetical code. Full particulars will be made available to the internal revenue service upon request.individual / total gift f-23/24 $400b-21/22 $8,170a-24/25 $ 4,760e-22/23 $2,118b-24/25 $17,300c-24/25 $588a-23/24 $1,000d-24/25 $1,000e-21/22 $1,600h-23/24 $2,034e-24/25 $3,400c-22/23 $500f-24/25 $3,630g-24/25 $8,745a-20/21 $4,962h-24/25 $450!-24/25 $1,200(II) in addition, gifts of flowers, plants or fruit valued at $567 in total were made to approximately 42 indigent persons, with the objective of gladdening hearts. | $62,457 |
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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 | $664,045 | $119,197 | $69,485 | $62,457 | 1 | $62,457 | $105,962 |
| 2024 | $652,510 | $43,587 | $52,978 | $46,652 | 1 | $46,652 | $17,662 |
| 2023 | $532,460 | $22,890 | $42,752 | $33,229 | 1 | $33,229 | $15,689 |
| 2022 | $498,880 | $130,270 | $32,247 | $25,810 | 1 | $25,810 | $110,624 |
| 2021 | $549,565 | $25,986 | $43,849 | $38,120 | 1 | — | $6,507 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent is led by Clare Graham, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clare Graham
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Madison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Marple
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Walsh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari Toney
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hess
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Tipton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tate Sakiyama
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Hall
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Asha Strazzero-Wild
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irene Saranteas-Bassalee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariana Delaney
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judi Miller
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Fiske
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Boyce
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Muldoon
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Potter
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Dowse
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ani Thompson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Panny Nichols (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ruth Stewart (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah O'Connell (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Phyllis Braun (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent
How much does Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent give each year?
Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent gave $62K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 1 grant.
How large is Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent?
Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent reported $664K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $119K.
Where does Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent operate?
Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent's EIN?
Sherborn Widows and Orphans Benevolent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6035480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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