Sylvester Memorial Fund Incorporated
Historical FunderNorwell, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6047069 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | VIRGINIA H MURRAY |
|---|---|
| Address | 91 MOUNT HOPE STREET, NORWELL MA 02061 |
| Phone | 7816082473 |
| Form and materials | PERSONAL LETTER WITH NATURE OF REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
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
36% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parish of Saint John the Evangelist | Hingham, MA | Religious | $2,600 |
| Norwell High School Scholarship Fund | Norwell, MA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Nvna and Hospice | Norwell, MA | Medical | $2,000 |
| Youth Across Borders | Gahanna, OH | Medical | $2,000 |
| South Shore Baptist Church | Hingham, MA | Religious | $2,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $1,000 |
| Cushing Pond Preservation Group | Hingham, MA | Environmental | $500 |
| Wgbh Education Foundation | Boston, MA | Educational | $500 |
| Church Hill Cemetery Corporation | Norwell, MA | In memory of thomas hall | $500 |
| The James Library | Norwell, MA | Educational | $500 |
| Mass Audobon Society | Lincoln, MA | Environmental | $500 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Medical | $500 |
| Youth Pastor Theologian | Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $500 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Stuart, FL | Environmental | $300 |
| New England Wildlife Center | Weymouth, MA | Environmental | $300 |
| US Chess Federation | Crossville, TN | Educational | $300 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | Environmental | $240 |
| Hingham Land Conservation Trust | Hingham, MA | Environmental | $200 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | Environmental | $180 |
| Vermont Inst of Nat Science | Quechee, VT | Environmental | $175 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Boston, MA | Family membership | $100 |
| Young Life | Harlan, IA | Religious | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,895 | 22 |
| 2024 | $11,705 | 13 |
| 2023 | $14,445 | 19 |
| 2021 | $12,512 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349101077
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6047069
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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