Woods Hole Foundation Inc
Woods Hole Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Formed in 1976, it raises and distributes funds to tax-exempt local organizations whose work enhances the quality of life and character of the Woods Hole and Falmouth community.
Woods Hole Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Woods Hole Foundation Inc gave $361K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $90K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $361,236
- +438.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $90,309
- +1382.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,594,200
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Woods Hole Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation accepts proposals from eligible organizations through its application process. The 2026 application period has passed; its instructions say applications are expected to be accepted again starting February 2027.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application deadline was March 31, 2026, and has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application deadline was March 31, 2026, and has passed.
- Next open deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Woods Hole Foundation Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 603, Woods Hole, MA 02543
Phone: (508) 221-3521
Website: https://woodsholefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Woods Hole Foundation Inc
Who Woods Hole Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Woods Hole Community Association ($336K). Together the top 4 received $361K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation gives preference to organizations primarily serving the Woods Hole/Falmouth area. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Woods Hole Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1187% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $361K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Community Association Woods Hole, MA | — | $335,736 |
| Woods Hole Child Center Inc Woods Hole, MA | — | $12,000 |
| Belonging to Each Other Inc Falmouth, MA | — | $8,000 |
| Woods Hole Public Library Woods Hole, MA | — | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,594,200 | $514,911 | $519,283 | $361,236 | 4 | $464,516 |
| 2024 | $4,414,647 | $199,846 | $155,544 | $67,028 | 11 | $155,472 |
| 2023 | $3,677,228 | $85,776 | $166,738 | $69,626 | 10 | $64,083 |
| 2022 | $3,089,046 | $73,640 | $129,281 | $28,063 | 4 | $36,081 |
| 2021 | $3,821,590 | $87,599 | $124,211 | $40,800 | 7 | $43,241 |
| 2020 | $3,147,818 | $126,419 | $106,369 | $18,075 | 3 | $61,302 |
| 2019 | $2,751,684 | $88,822 | $110,491 | $21,811 | 4 | $46,864 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to raise and distribute funds to tax-exempt local organizations that enhance the quality of life and character of the Woods Hole and Falmouth community. Its website describes grantmaking across social services, education, cultural activities, and preservation of the character and buildings of the local community.
The Foundation accepts proposals from public entities and local nonprofits that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), with preference for organizations primarily serving Woods Hole and Falmouth. Its 2024 grants included a library whose mission is to operate and maintain a free library and museum, and a community association whose mission is to provide a hall for social, civic, and educational purposes. Other recipients describe work in housing stability, food support, HIV/AIDS services and education, emergency assistance for families, and educational enrichment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation gave $67,028 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $12,028, with a median of $5,000. The Foundation’s website describes typical grants as $250 to $5,000 and says it receives approximately 50 worthy requests annually. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 4 grants totaling $361,236.
The largest reported 2024 grants were $12,028 to Woods Hole Child Center, $7,500 to Woods Hole Public Library, $6,500 to Woods Hole Community Association, and $6,000 to Belonging to Each Other. The Foundation also gave $5,000 each to AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Falmouth Housing Trust, Falmouth Service Center, Housing Assistance Corporation, Penikese Island School, Woods Hole Historical Museum, and Wings for Falmouth Families.
The Foundation’s application materials call for a proposal describing the organization’s need and community benefit, a project budget, and a concise summary of the organization’s finances. The 2026 instructions specify a single PDF with a cover summary, proposal narrative, budget, financial statement, and, where applicable, supporting letters; first-time applicants must include IRS recognition of 501(c)(3) status. Previous recipients may reapply and should explain how an earlier grant was used. The Foundation says grant funds are expected to be spent as proposed, and applicants must consult it before redirecting funds or postponing their use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly Hare as president, Lauren Hoyerman as vice president, Patricia Demarest as treasurer, Matthew Person as secretary, David Hulbert as recording secretary, and Sandipa Singh as property manager. Directors listed are Alison Kline, Daniel Gomez Ibanez, Rachel Switzer, and Thomas Vose.
Woods Hole Foundation Inc is led by Rachel Switzer, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Switzer
President
President → Director, 2024
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Kline
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aminta Steinbach
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Dvorak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Morris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hulbert
Recording Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Recording Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Gomez Ibanez
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Hoyerman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandipa Singh
Property Manager
Director → Property Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Griffiths
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Matthew Person (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Patricia Demarest (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Kimberly Hare (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Thomas Vose (2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Catipovic (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa Allison (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Patricia Kelleher Keating (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jane Ginsberg (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Pam Stark (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Murphy (2019–2021) — Clerk
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 Woods Hole Foundation Inc
How much does Woods Hole Foundation Inc give each year?
Woods Hole Foundation Inc gave $361K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $67K across 11 grants.
What is Woods Hole Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Woods Hole Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $90,309, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Woods Hole Foundation Inc give grants?
Woods Hole Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Woods Hole, MA (3 grants).
How large is Woods Hole Foundation Inc?
Woods Hole Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $515K.
What does Woods Hole Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to raise and distribute funds to tax-exempt local organizations that enhance the quality of life and character of the Woods Hole and Falmouth community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woods Hole Foundation Inc?
The Foundation accepts proposals from eligible organizations through its application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Woods Hole Foundation Inc's EIN?
Woods Hole Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2601182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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