Springwell Inc
Springwell Inc is a public charity based in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is a private, nonprofit organization that provides and coordinates services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers, with a stated commitment to supporting independent living in the community.
Springwell Inc at a glance
In short: Springwell Inc gave $260K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $259,988
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,666
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,880
- Total assets
- $43,740,559
- -9.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Springwell Inc
- How to Apply
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The available materials describe submitting a letter of intent and a completed proposal for the specified request for proposals. The 2025 materials required electronic submissions and said proposals had to be complete and on time to be considered.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 legal-services request required letters of intent by August 8, 2025, and proposals by August 22, 2025; both deadlines have passed.
- Deadline
- The 2025 legal-services request required letters of intent by August 8, 2025, and proposals by August 22, 2025; both…
- Contact
Mailing address: 307 Waverly Oaks Road 205, Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: (617) 926-4100
Website: https://springwell.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Springwell Inc
Who Springwell Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metrowest Legal Services ($110K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 51 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Springwell’s Area Agency on Aging service area comprises 22 Massachusetts communities: Ashland, Belmont, Brookline, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Needham, Newton, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Waltham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley, Westborough, and Weston. The 2025 grants listed in the filing all went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Springwell Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2021) to $385K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metrowest Legal Services Framingham, MA | Legal Services | $110,000 |
| Hudson COA Hudson, MA | Social Day Health MFCSP | $30,992 |
| Greater Boston Chinese Boston, MA | The program aims to enable a non-english speaking elderly population to increase their access to essential services, maintain their financial and health status so they can continue to live independently at home in the community. | $15,000 |
| Healthy Waltham Waltham, MA | Outreach and Information & Assistance | $15,000 |
| Newton Housing Newton Highlands, MA | The goal of newton housing authoritys (NHA) cross cultural outreach and engagement program is to increase access to public benefits, community-based resources, and recreation events for low-income chinese and russian speaking populations in newton. | $15,000 |
| Weston COA Weston, MA | Financial Assistance | $15,000 |
| Good Shepard Community Care Newton Highlands, MA | Short Term Overnight Stay | $14,760 |
| Metrowest YMCA Framingham, MA | Education - Diabetes Self Management Program | $12,500 |
| Natick COA Natick, MA | Transportation | $8,910 |
| Healthy Waltham Waltham, MA | Other Services- Computer Education | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,740,559 | $119,463,998 | $116,574,438 | $259,988 | 12 | $890,876 |
| 2024 | $48,500,100 | $109,385,134 | $104,487,186 | $259,988 | 12 | $817,961 |
| 2023 | $43,286,662 | $98,073,652 | $94,603,557 | $384,554 | 17 | $317,882 |
| 2022 | $26,869,035 | $61,604,301 | $59,026,851 | $95,317 | 6 | $11,662 |
| 2021 | $23,019,805 | $51,833,689 | $49,912,348 | $84,232 | 4 | $19,818 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Springwell’s mission is to provide comprehensive services to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers, guided by a commitment to each person’s right to live independently in the community. Its 2024 filing describes work to help people access community resources and reduce their need for residential care. It reports programs in home care, nutrition and community services, protective services, and nursing home screening.
Springwell’s grantmaking includes services for older adults such as legal assistance, transportation, outreach, health education, technology education, and caregiver respite. Among its 2025 grantees, MetroWest Legal Services describes its mission as providing free civil legal services to low-income, elderly, disabled, and other disenfranchised people. Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center describes its mission as promoting the welfare and independence of Asian elders through culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate programs. MetroWest YMCA describes a mission of improving people’s spiritual, mental, physical, and social quality of life; Enhance Asian Community on Health describes work to improve health and well-being through healthcare, social services, and arts and culture programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Springwell reported 12 grants totaling $259,988. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $110,000, with a median of $14,880. Its largest listed award was $110,000 to MetroWest Legal Services for legal services. Other awards included $30,992 to Hudson COA for a social day health program; $15,000 each to Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center, Healthy Waltham, Newton Housing, and Weston COA; and $14,760 to Good Shepherd Community Care for a short-term overnight stay.
Springwell’s website describes a proposal process for Older Americans Act-funded services. Its 2025 request for proposals sought legal-services proposals for federal fiscal year 2026, with awards of up to $110,000 and contracts renewable for one additional year subject to satisfactory performance and federal funding availability. The stated 2025 proposal deadlines have passed. The website says funding priorities are based on Older Americans Act requirements, community needs assessments, and the local Area Plan on Aging.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harriet Merkowitz as president, Jeffrey Leland as vice president, Joe Bisol as treasurer, and Eileen Hsu-Balzer as clerk. Directors listed are Laura Shaw, Naomi Krasner, Wayne Johnson, Steven Zafron, Ann Cosgrove, and Judith Chasin.
Springwell Inc is led by Patricia Scheffler, CEO on every filing since 2021; 9 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Scheffler
CEO
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$163K (2021) → $204K (2025)
Harriet Merkowitz
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Avakian
Director of It
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$114K (2024) → $124K (2025)
Ann Cosgrove
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald O'Keefe
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Shaw
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Krasner
Director
Clerk → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Mehl Balady
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Bauman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Chasin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Griffin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Tipton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Zafron
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Shaw
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Peck
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Mooradian
It Systems Manager
It Systems Manager → Manager of It, 2024
Manager of It → It Systems Manager, 2025
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $114K (2025)
Kara Donellon
CFO
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$162K (2021) → $170K (2025)
Kristen Letourneau-Luce
COO
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$94K (2021) → $129K (2025)
Sarah Hubbard
Chro
Chief Human Resources Officer → Chro, 2025
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $112K (2025)
Beth Schultz
Chief Community Engagement Officer
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $110K (2025)
Jennifer Darby
Associate Director of Community Services
Associate Director of Community Service → Associate Director of Community Services, 2025
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$103K (2024) → $101K (2025)
Laura Oberlander
Chief Program Development Officer
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$99K (2024) → $107K (2025)
Eileen Hsu-Balzer
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Leland
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Bisol
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Susan Peters (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Dalia Cohen (2024) — Director of Nutrition
- Former: Jean E. Macquiddy (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Connie Koutoujian (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Yolanda Rodriguez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Judy Chasin (2022) — Director
- Former: Judith Singler (2021) — Director
- Former: Marlene Hobel (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $204K, to Patricia Scheffler (CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Springwell Inc
How much does Springwell Inc give each year?
Springwell Inc gave $260K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $260K across 12 grants.
What is Springwell Inc's typical grant size?
Springwell Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,880, and its average grant was $21,666, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Springwell Inc give grants?
Springwell Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Framingham, MA (2 grants), Newton Highlands, MA (2 grants) and Waltham, MA (2 grants).
Does Springwell Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Springwell Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Springwell Inc's largest grantees?
Springwell Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Metrowest Legal Services ($110,000), Hudson COA ($30,992) and Healthy Waltham ($23,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Springwell Inc?
Springwell Inc reported $43.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $119.5M.
What does Springwell Inc fund?
Springwell’s mission is to provide comprehensive services to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers, guided by a commitment to each person’s right to live independently in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Springwell Inc?
The available materials describe submitting a letter of intent and a completed proposal for the specified request for proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Springwell Inc's EIN?
Springwell Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2616064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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