The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc
To provide to the public schools of dover and sherborn the resources necessary to improve curriculum, programs and services beyond that which is supported in the annual school budgets.the fund will finance the costs of extraordinary staff and curriculum development projects; student services and activities; special programs; the purchase of equipment and other efforts which will add to the excellence of dover-sherborn student life.
The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc gave $175K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $175K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $175,423
- +465.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $175,423
- +465.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $175,423
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Dover Sherborn Public School District ($175K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 80% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $175K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Sherborn Public School District Dover, MA | To provide to the public schools of dover and sherborn the resources necessary to improve curriculum, programs and services beyond that which is supported in the annual school budgets. | $175,423 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $587 | $187,452 | $175,423 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $186,865 | $11,586 | $35,757 | $30,998 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $211,036 | $28,144 | $106,016 | $82,977 | 1 | $1 |
| 2020 | $288,908 | $139,362 | $109,438 | $97,727 | 1 | $66 |
About The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dover, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $175K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc is led by Peter Schwartz, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Peter Schwartz
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chi Lefevre
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Spaulding
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Cashman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Stone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Purvi Patel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kube
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tish Gogan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Dan Cook (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Adam Liebhoff (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bradley Paster (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Emily Daly (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Eric Burt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristina Almy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristina Grace (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Avedekian (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lorelei Randa (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robin Hauck (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc
How much does The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc give each year?
The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc gave $175K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
What is The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc?
The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dover, MA.
Where does The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc operate?
The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc's EIN?
The Dover Sherborn Education Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2549842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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