William T and Marie J Henderson
William T and Marie J Henderson is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. It reported $153,250 in grants to 12 recipients in 2024, including educational institutions, schools, and other organizations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
William T and Marie J Henderson at a glance
In short: William T and Marie J Henderson gave $153K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New Jersey. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $153,250
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,771
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $675,201
- -9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William T and Marie J Henderson
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts proposals consisting of a complete proposal, evidence of tax-exempt status, and a budget. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline.
- Deadline
- No deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: John Magnier
Mailing address: 936 Orchid Point Way, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 581-5580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William T and Marie J Henderson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was College of the Holy Cross ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 16% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 10% to recipients in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William T and Marie J Henderson open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 298% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2024) to $208K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Organized Charities Various, NJ | Unrestricted | $39,250 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Delbarton School Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| St Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oak Knoll School Summit, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Charity Florham Park, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Church of Christ the King New Vernon, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salve Regina University Newport, RI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | Unrestricted | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $675,201 | $109,271 | $178,951 | $153,250 | 12 | $153,250 | $86,070 | $51,459 |
| 2023 | $744,881 | $109,933 | $175,855 | $155,250 | 14 | $155,250 | $89,328 | $51,329 |
| 2022 | $810,803 | $111,635 | $184,880 | $156,550 | 13 | $156,550 | $85,657 | $57,517 |
| 2021 | $884,048 | $196,687 | $239,376 | $208,050 | 16 | — | $167,368 | $66,034 |
| 2020 | $926,737 | $128,581 | $195,363 | $168,250 | 15 | — | $102,525 | $58,748 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William T and Marie J Henderson reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included colleges and universities, schools, a church, and charitable organizations. Salve Regina University, a 2024 grantee, describes its own mission as seeking wisdom and promoting universal justice through teaching and research, and preparing students for responsible lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $153,250. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $39,250, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $39,250 to Various Organized Charities; $25,000 each to College of the Holy Cross and Delbarton School; and $10,000 each to St. Elizabeth University, Oak Knoll School, Providence College, and Sisters of Charity. All listed grants were reported as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William T Magnier as president, John T Magnier Jr as vice president, Bernadette M Briand as treasurer, and John T Magnier as assistant treasurer.
William T and Marie J Henderson is led by William T. Magnier, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William T. Magnier
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernadette M. Briand
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John T. Magnier
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John T. Magnier Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regina Matthews (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about William T and Marie J Henderson
How much does William T and Marie J Henderson give each year?
William T and Marie J Henderson gave $153K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 14 grants.
What is William T and Marie J Henderson's typical grant size?
William T and Marie J Henderson's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,771, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William T and Marie J Henderson that year got $10K on average.
Where does William T and Marie J Henderson give grants?
William T and Marie J Henderson gives mostly in New Jersey: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Rhode Island (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (3 grants).
Does William T and Marie J Henderson give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William T and Marie J Henderson's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William T and Marie J Henderson's largest grantees?
William T and Marie J Henderson's largest 2024 grantees include College of the Holy Cross ($25,000), Delbarton School ($25,000) and St Elizabeth University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William T and Marie J Henderson?
William T and Marie J Henderson reported $675K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William T and Marie J Henderson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included colleges and universities, schools, a church, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William T and Marie J Henderson?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William T and Marie J Henderson's EIN?
William T and Marie J Henderson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6033693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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