Edith H Overly Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 22-3043340 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$48,000
Total assets$41.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
24% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Tufts College | Medford, MA | General Support | $180,000 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | General Support | $125,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | Sturbridge, MA | General Support | $105,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Boston, MA | General Support | $95,000 |
| American Alpine Club | Golden, CO | General Support | $80,000 |
| Unity Farm Sanctuary | Sherborn, MA | General Support | $73,739 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | General Support | $70,000 |
| Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary | Boston, MA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | Boston, MA | General Support | $60,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Center | Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | Weymouth, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Robert Treat Paine Historical Trust | Waltham, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Wildstar Equine Assisted Activities | Sherborn, MA | General Support | $48,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum | Boston, MA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Sudbury Valley Trustees | Sudbury, MA | General Support | $40,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Shady Hill School | Cambridge, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Thompson's Island Outward Bound Center | Boston, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Winsor School | Boston, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Lincoln, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| New England Equine Rescue North | West Newbury, MA | General Support | $24,311 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Boston, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Caritas Communities | Braintree, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Carolina Horse Park Foundation | Raeford, NC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mass General Hospital (MGH Cancer) | Boston, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Walthour-Moss Foundation | Southern Pines, NC | General Support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,716,050 | 33 |
| 2023 | $1,927,920 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542889349100124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3043340
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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