The Swan Society in Boston Inc
The Swan Society in Boston Inc is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $182K. Net investment income was $154K.
The Swan Society in Boston Inc at a glance
In short: The Swan Society in Boston Inc gave $182K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $181,617
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,945
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,429,232
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Swan Society in Boston Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Swan Society in Boston Inc
Who The Swan Society in Boston Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emergency Aid Given to Individuals as Determined by Social Workers and Bod ($102K). Together the top 7 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 43 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Swan Society in Boston Inc gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $244K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Aid Given to Individuals as Determined by Social Workers and Bod Boston, MA | For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows and Women | $101,617 |
| Woman's Lunch Place Inc Boston, MA | To pay for meals and medical expenses for elderly women | $20,000 |
| Action for Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr Boston, MA | To provide funds for programming for elderly women in boston ma | $15,000 |
| Beacon Hill Village Inc Boston, MA | To pay for services for low income elderly women | $15,000 |
| Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc Dorchester, MA | Dedicated to promoting stable, vibrant communities by offering a wide array of service including ged education programs, foreclosure prevention counseling and assistance, free and low-cost senior home repair, and public policy advocacy. | $15,000 |
| Friendshipworks Inc Boston, MA | To assist their friendly visiting and medical escort program | $10,000 |
| Hearth Inc Boston, MA | To assist in providing daily meals and support of eligibleelderly female residents and clients | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,429,232 | $187,101 | $240,902 | $181,617 | 7 | $225,112 | $154,356 |
| 2023 | $4,483,033 | $158,073 | $239,413 | $183,860 | 8 | $225,904 | $64,241 |
| 2022 | $4,564,373 | $1,143,885 | $297,830 | $244,449 | 8 | $287,895 | $125,857 |
| 2021 | $3,718,318 | $86,722 | $285,667 | $229,815 | 10 | $279,000 | $118,141 |
| 2020 | $3,917,263 | $112,715 | $210,193 | $137,137 | 10 | — | $81,664 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Swan Society in Boston Inc is led by Corey Bisceglia-Kane Licsw, Executive Director & Soc'l Worker on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Corey Bisceglia-Kane Licsw
Executive Director & Soc'l Worker
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$33K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Rachel Mulhern
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Goreham
Second Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Jacobs
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Crawshaw
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Marsh
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sarah R. Howe (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Alexis Horn-Snyder (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jackie Husid (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Soc'l Worker
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $33K, to Corey Bisceglia-Kane Licsw (Exec Director/Soc'l Worker).
Frequently asked questions about The Swan Society in Boston Inc
How much does The Swan Society in Boston Inc give each year?
The Swan Society in Boston Inc gave $182K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $184K across 8 grants.
What is The Swan Society in Boston Inc's typical grant size?
The Swan Society in Boston Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,945, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Swan Society in Boston Inc give grants?
The Swan Society in Boston Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants).
Does The Swan Society in Boston Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Swan Society in Boston Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Swan Society in Boston Inc's largest grantees?
The Swan Society in Boston Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Emergency Aid Given to Individuals as Determined by Social Workers and Bod ($101,617), Woman's Lunch Place Inc ($20,000) and Action for Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Swan Society in Boston Inc?
The Swan Society in Boston Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $187K.
What is The Swan Society in Boston Inc's EIN?
The Swan Society in Boston Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2306840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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