The Church Home Society Inc
The Church Home Society Inc is a Boston, Massachusetts-based public charity that makes grants to nonprofit organizations and churches supporting underserved youth. It is an independent philanthropic organization affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
The Church Home Society Inc at a glance
In short: The Church Home Society Inc gave $901K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $900,748
- +88.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,021
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $17,051,419
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (20 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% 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 The Church Home Society Inc
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 standard deadlines are February 15, August 15, and December 15. The February and August deadlines have passed; the next listed deadline is December 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 standard deadlines are February 15, August 15, and December 15.
- Contact
Mailing address: 138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 482-5328
Website: https://churchhomesociety.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Church Home Society Inc
Who The Church Home Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Peter's UMass Dartmouth ($150K). Together the top 10 received $539K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 122 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Society’s stated service area is the portion of Massachusetts east of Worcester County, within the geographical boundaries of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports that 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 7% to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Church Home Society Inc open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 36 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $267K (2023) to $901K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $901K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's UMass Dartmouth South Dartmouth, MA | Youth Program | $150,000 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries Worcester, MA | Youth Program | $150,000 |
| Barbara C Harris Camp & Conference Center Greenfield, NH | Youth Program | $58,748 |
| Elevate New England Lowell, MA | Youth Program | $50,000 |
| Inspiring Today's Youth Boston, MA | Youth Program | $35,000 |
| Creative by Nature Financial sponsorSomerville Foundation Somerville, MA | Youth Program | $30,000 |
| Food 4 Kids Orleans, MA | Youth Program | $20,000 |
| Out Metrowest Framingham, MA | Youth Program | $15,000 |
| Cape Ann Art Haven Gloucester, MA | Youth Program | $15,000 |
| Boston Inner City Youth Tennis Program Dorchester, MA | Youth Program | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports 36 grants; the 2024 and 2023 filings report 27 and 16 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,051,419 | $826,319 | $1,107,691 | $900,748 | 36 | $809,227 |
| 2024 | $17,041,779 | $1,954,778 | $687,033 | $477,462 | 27 | $1,939,459 |
| 2023 | $15,857,397 | $512,296 | $417,078 | $267,175 | 16 | $498,763 |
| 2022 | $13,296,647 | $314,898 | $437,657 | $281,339 | 19 | $299,514 |
| 2021 | $16,180,194 | $678,311 | $479,803 | $318,248 | 24 | $661,847 |
| 2020 | $14,229,741 | $418,080 | $497,373 | $333,750 | 26 | $400,099 |
| 2019 | $13,207,191 | $772,771 | $491,585 | $340,652 | 31 | $754,140 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Society’s website describes support for youth initiatives in leadership, educational or vocational training, service-oriented community-building, and healthy living in body, mind, and spirit. Its guidelines prioritize programs for underserved young people ages 9–25 that empower youth, involve them in planning or delivery, develop skills, or promote healthy living. The Society also considers new initiatives and efforts to expand, stabilize, or rescue existing programs. It says it funds both faith-based and non-faith-based organizations and prioritizes funding for human talent.
Examples among 2025 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Straight Ahead Ministries describes its work as reducing recidivism among young offenders through faith-based programs and mentoring. Elevate New England says it builds long-term relationships with urban youth to help them plan for the future. LEAP for Education describes providing academic, post-secondary, and career services to underserved students. OUT MetroWest says it builds communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Society reported 36 grants totaling $900,748. Awards ranged from $8,000 to $150,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards were $150,000 each to St Peter’s UMass Dartmouth and Straight Ahead Ministries, both for youth programs. Other notable grants included $58,748 to Barbara C Harris Camp & Conference Center, $50,000 to Elevate New England, and $35,000 to Inspiring Today’s Youth.
Applications must be authorized and submitted by an existing nonprofit organization through the online portal; emailed applications are no longer accepted. Applicants that are not Episcopal churches must include an IRS tax-exemption certificate. The Society’s self-screening questionnaire asks whether a program serves underserved youth ages 9–25; meets at least one of the stated needs for a new, expanding, stabilizing, or rescue program; and meets program-content criteria. It also asks whether the program serves youth in the eligible Massachusetts area, has 501(c)(3) status through the applicant or fiscal agent, directs funds to human talent rather than buildings or overhead, can provide a detailed program budget, and has a program budget under $350,000. Sponsored programs must also provide a budget for the larger organization.
Grantees are required to submit a post-award evaluation at 10 months, accompanied by a final expense report. The evaluation is to address accomplishments, actions taken, progress measures, unexpected results, setbacks, other funding sources, and sustainability plans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following officers and trustees: Rev. Laurel Deery, treasurer; Ryan S. McDonnell, president; Pastor B. Christopher Sumner, vice president; Florence W. Johnson, clerk; and trustees Rev. Alan R. Hesse, Dr. Ayanna Quinones, Ayeisha Dennise Mathis, Arva J. Byron, and Robert W. Hess.
The Church Home Society Inc is led by Ryan S. McDonnell, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan S. McDonnell
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan R. Hesse
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayanna Quinones
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayeisha Dennise Mathis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arva J. Byron
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Hess
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Florence W. Johnson
Clerk
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Deery
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pastor B. Christopher Sumner
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kathleen Lonergan (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Charles T. Jordan (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Blakney (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Rt Rev Alan M. Gates (2019–2021) — Honorary President
- Former: Ricky R. Grant (2021) — Trustee
- Former: B. Christopher Sumner (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Dixon (2019–2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Church Home Society Inc
How much does The Church Home Society Inc give each year?
The Church Home Society Inc gave $901K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $477K across 27 grants.
What is The Church Home Society Inc's typical grant size?
The Church Home Society Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,021, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Church Home Society Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Church Home Society Inc give grants?
The Church Home Society Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dorchester, MA (5 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), South Dartmouth, MA (2 grants) and Gloucester, MA (2 grants).
Does The Church Home Society Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on The Church Home Society Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Program" (36 grants).
Who are The Church Home Society Inc's largest grantees?
The Church Home Society Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Peter's UMass Dartmouth ($150,000), Straight Ahead Ministries ($150,000) and Barbara C Harris Camp & Conference Center ($58,748), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Church Home Society Inc?
The Church Home Society Inc reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $826K.
What does The Church Home Society Inc fund?
The Society’s website describes support for youth initiatives in leadership, educational or vocational training, service-oriented community-building, and healthy living in body, mind, and spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Church Home Society Inc?
The Church Home Society Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check churchhomesociety.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Church Home Society Inc's EIN?
The Church Home Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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