The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc
The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and North Carolina.
The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc at a glance
In short: The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc gave $994K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $142K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $994,448
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -53.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $142,064
- +72.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,500
- Total assets
- $12,092,849
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Charles Street South Ph2A, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (978) 766-5901
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Metro North ($705K). Together the top 7 received $994K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 53 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 5% to recipients in New York, and 3% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc gives
- Giving grew 95% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $994K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Metro North Peabody, MA | Music and Performance Arts Studio project and acquisition of adjacent land and building | $705,047 |
| Trinity Church Boston, MA | General support | $148,849 |
| Radio Workshop US Inc New York, NY | Support ongoing LGBTI work | $50,000 |
| Hadwen Park Congregational Church Worcester, MA | LGBT Asylum Task Force ministry and general support | $40,500 |
| Greenleaf Christian Church Goldsboro, NC | General ministry support | $25,000 |
| Sherrill House Inc Boston, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Trinity Boston Connects Boston, MA | General support | $10,052 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,092,849 | $714,793 | $251,339 | $994,448 | 7 | $1,058,518 | $652,116 | $771,451 |
| 2024 | $11,887,285 | $728,647 | $2,254,234 | $1,235,708 | 15 | $1,242,017 | $594,580 | $740,006 |
| 2023 | $12,251,861 | $395,885 | $831,534 | $711,006 | 12 | $718,968 | $295,319 | $703,082 |
| 2022 | $12,424,027 | $561,858 | $619,878 | $511,098 | 11 | $521,116 | $463,096 | $770,503 |
| 2021 | $12,626,523 | $336,125 | $236,048 | $130,092 | 8 | — | $232,540 | $705,596 |
| 2020 | $11,830,495 | $86,837 | $1,301,026 | $1,176,947 | 11 | — | $220,868 | $669,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc reported a distributable amount of $771K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included general support, support for LGBTI work, ministry, and a Music and Performance Arts Studio project with acquisition of adjacent land and a building.
The grantees describe a range of activities. Trinity Boston Connects says it runs Boston outreach programs, including programs to empower youth and families and build commitment to lasting social change. Sherrill House describes itself as a nonprofit skilled nursing home and an extension of the ministry of Trinity Church, Copley Square, and the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $994,448. Grant amounts ranged from $10,052 to $705,047, with a median grant of $40,500.
The largest reported grants were $705,047 to YMCA of Metro North for a Music and Performance Arts Studio project and acquisition of adjacent land and a building; $148,849 to Trinity Church for general support; $50,000 to Radio Workshop US Inc for ongoing LGBTI work; and $40,500 to Hadwen Park Congregational Church for LGBT Asylum Task Force ministry and general support. Other grants included $25,000 to Greenleaf Christian Church for general ministry support, $15,000 to Sherrill House for general support, and $10,052 to Trinity Boston Connects for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen J Hendrickson as President, Treasurer, and Director; David L McCord as Clerk and Director; and Jonathan P Hendrickson, G Timothy Johnson MD, and Jamie L Schroeder as Directors.
The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc is led by Stephen J Hendrickson, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen J Hendrickson
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L McCord
Clerk & Director
Director → Director & Clerk, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G Timothy Johnson MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie L Schroeder
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan P Hendrickson
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: T Kirkland Ware III (2020–2023) — Clerk & Director to
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 Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc
How much does The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc give each year?
The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc gave $994K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 15 grants.
What is The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc's typical grant size?
The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc's median grant in 2025 was $40,500, and its average grant was $142,064, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc give grants?
The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc's largest grantees?
The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of Metro North ($705,047), Trinity Church ($148,849) and Radio Workshop US Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc?
The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $771K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included general support, support for LGBTI work, ministry, and a Music and Performance Arts Studio project with acquisition of adjacent land and a building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc's EIN?
The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3140238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Stephen JHendrickson FoundationInc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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