Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston Inc
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2104430 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ANGELA MCINTOSH |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O GMA FOUNDATIONS 2 LIBERTY SQ, STE 500, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6173913082 |
| AMCINTOSH@GMAFOUNDATIONS.COM | |
| Form and materials | NEW APPLICANTS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT DIDN'T RECEIVE A GRANT IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT (LOI). ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVED A GRANT THE PREVIOUS YEAR MAY PROCEED DIRECTLY TO THE FULL APPLICATION PROCESS. ANNUAL GRANT REQUESTS FOLLOWS THE PHILANTHROPY MASSACHUSETTS' COMMON PROPOSAL FORMAT, AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT HTTPS://PHILANTHROPYMA.ORG/APPLICATIONS/ AND THREE-YEAR GRANT REQUESTS ARE ASKED TO UPLOAD A LOI USING THE FOUNDATION'S LETTER OF INQUIRY FORM ONLY. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOTIFY THREE-YEAR GRANT APPLICANTS BY OCTOBER REGARDING INVITATIONS TO CONTINUE TO THE PROPOSAL STAGE IN THE PROCESS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE TRUSTEES ANTICIPATE LAUNCHING JUST ONE NEW THREE-YEAR GRANT EACH YEAR. |
| Deadlines | NEW APPLICANTS LOI'S DUE JUNE 15TH. ANNUAL REQUESTS & 3-YEAR REQUESTS DUE BY 5PM ON AUGUST 15TH. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WILL FOCUS ON THE SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF FISHERMEN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND LOW-INCOME ELDERS IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES OF MASSACHUSETTS, WITH A PARTICULAR PREFERENCE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THOSE RESIDING IN THE TRADITIONAL FISHING COMMUNITIES OF GLOUCESTER, NEW BEDFORD, AND CAPE COD. PROPOSALS FROM ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LOW-INCOME ELDERS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON WILL BE ACCEPTED BY INVITATION 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
6% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring House Inc | Gloucester, MA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Homeless Prevention Council | Orleans, MA | Program support | $40,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc | Orleans, MA | Program support | $40,000 |
| Friendshipworks Inc | Boston, MA | Program support | $35,000 |
| Action Inc | Gloucester, MA | Program support | $30,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | Program support | $30,000 |
| Immigrants' Assistance Center Inc | New Bedford, MA | Program support | $30,000 |
| Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts | New Bedford, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands | South Dennis, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Hearth Inc | Boston, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Open Door | Gloucester, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Lower Cape Cod Community Development Corp Dba Community Development Partner | Orleans, MA | Program support | $15,000 |
| People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc | New Bedford, MA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood of Affordable Housing Inc | East Boston, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Massachusetts | Boston, MA | Program support | $2,730 |
| Grantmakers in Aging | White Plains, NY | Program support | $1,700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $399,430 | 16 |
| 2023 | $434,350 | 18 |
| 2022 | $449,300 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600579349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2104430
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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