The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc
To provide scholarships to deserving and needy students residing in the town of boxford, ma, and to support free library services in the town of boxford, ma.
The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc at a glance
In short: The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $647,409
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Barbara Perley Scholarship Fund)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc
Who The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boxford Town Library ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (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 The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boxford Town Library Boxford, MA | To supplement the Library's annual budget from the town of Boxford in order for the Library to offer museum passes and other free benefits to its patrons. | $10,000 |
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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 | $647,409 | $51,149 | $39,532 | $10,000 | 1 | $43,257 |
| 2024 | $601,161 | $40,083 | $40,046 | $10,000 | 1 | $35,095 |
| 2023 | $590,036 | $28,694 | $37,149 | $7,500 | 1 | $22,709 |
| 2022 | $584,756 | $31,763 | $38,319 | $7,500 | 1 | $23,777 |
| 2021 | $649,982 | $37,060 | $32,621 | $5,000 | Total only | $27,732 |
| 2020 | $596,012 | $19,903 | $33,650 | $5,000 | Total only | $14,478 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc is a public charity, based in Boxford, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $647K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $43K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc is led by Barbara Was, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Was
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Korzeniewski
Director
Assistant Treasurer & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Worth
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hussey
Director & Assistant Treasurer
Director → Director & Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Holliday
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marci Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Foster
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Kivela
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Winchell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Teleen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nora Maginn Fame
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Carole Davis (2020–2024) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Carolyn Miller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Amato (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Meegan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Denise Lawler (2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc
How much does The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc give each year?
The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc?
The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc reported $647K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $51K.
Where does The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc operate?
The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc's EIN?
The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6063464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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