Henry David Thoreau Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSomerville, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2077934 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,500 and $13,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN R GALVIN CO HENRY DAVID THOREA |
|---|---|
| Address | 265 MEDFORD ST, SOMERVILLE MA 01243 |
| Phone | 6176666900 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PERSON |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 1ST |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES, TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AWARDS |
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
70% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithica, NY | Grant | $40,000 |
| Savannah State University | Savannah, GA | Grant | $40,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Burlington, VT | Grant | $38,300 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Scholarship | $26,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Scholarship | $25,885 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Smith College | Northhampton, MA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Union College | Schnecectady, NY | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of California Davis | Davis, CA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Illinois Champaign | Champaign, IL | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Maine Orono | Orono, ME | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Vanderbuilt University | Nashville, TN | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Williams College | Williamston, MA | Scholarship | $3,250 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation | Durham, NH | Grant | $1,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $317,735 | 27 |
| 2023 | $301,398 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349101486
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2077934
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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