Boston Fatherless and Widows Society
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6006506 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ANDREA GORDON |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O J EDINGTON SULLIVAN WORCESTE, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6173382422 |
| Form and materials | STATEMENT OF NEED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FATHERLESS AND WIDOWS IN GREATER BOSTON ONLY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiduciary Trust Co | Boston, MA | Provide support & care to | $277,075 |
| Wildflower for Kids | Lexington, MA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Compass Working Capital | Boston, MA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Camp Wonderland | Sharon, MA | Camp wonderland and | $20,000 |
| Brookview House | Dorchester Center, MA | General purposes | $17,000 |
| Casa Myrna | Boston, MA | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | Boston, MA | Women's prison & reentry | $15,000 |
| Walker Theraputic & Educational Programs | Needham, MA | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Casa Esperanza Inc | Boston, MA | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Second Step | Newtonville, MA | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Roxbury, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Boston, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | Duxbury, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Youth Guidance (Becoming a Man) | Boston, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Childrens Learning Center | Dorchester Center, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Boston, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Marys Center for Women and Children | Dorchester, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | Waltham, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Wily Network | Newton, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Friendshipworks | Boston, MA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | Newton, MA | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind Summer Programs for Kids & Teens | Newton, MA | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | General purposes | $2,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560,875 | 25 |
| 2023 | $477,096 | 22 |
| 2022 | $506,083 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600809349100400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6006506
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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