Sweetser Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAnnapolis, Maryland · EIN 54-2062016 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELLEN S ALLEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 HILLSIDE ROAD, STONY BROOK NY 11790 |
| Phone | 6317516631 |
| Form and materials | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Restrictions | PURSUANT TO AN IRS-APPROVED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO SELECTED QUALIFIED GRADUATES FROM GRAY NEW GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL, GRAY, MAINE. THE FOUNDATION OTHERWISE MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO PRE-SELECTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED GRANT REQUESTS. |
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
74% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | General operating support | $100,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Annapolis, MD | General operating support | $53,000 |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | Sweetser scholar | $28,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | Boston, MA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Seeds 4 Success | Annapolis, MD | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Arcs Foundation | Potomac, MD | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Stair | Annapolis, MD | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General operating support | $6,500 |
| University of New England Financial Services | Biddeford, ME | Sweetser scholar | $6,000 |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Sweetser scholar | $5,000 |
| Compassionate Care Als (Ccals) | Falmouth, MA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Construction Education Foundation | Dules, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Social Services | Quincy, MA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | Sweetser scholar | $5,000 |
| Saint Mary of the Hills School | Milton, MA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Southern Maine Community College | Portland, ME | Sweetser scholar | $5,000 |
| St Agatha School | Miami, FL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Als Association | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Southern Maine | Gorham, ME | Sweetser scholar | $5,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Shipmates' fund | $4,500 |
| Assumption University | Worcester, MA | Sweetser scholar | $4,000 |
| Annapolis Symphony Orchestra | Annapolis, MD | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $2,000 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Sweetser scholar | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Spa Creek Conservancy | Annapolis, MD | General operating support | $2,000 |
| William S Baer School | Baltimore, MD | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $333,500 | 27 |
| 2024 | $241,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $237,400 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101675
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2062016
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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