The Gladys Avery Foundation
Invitation OnlyWayland, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3544625 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$31K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$183K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
66% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massmetrowest Inc | Worcester, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| First Parish in Wayland | Wayland, MA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Alta Community Enrichment | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (Flow) | Columbus, OH | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Lahaina Community Land Trust | Lahaina, HI | Proram support | $1,000 |
| Boulder Cancer Fighters | Boulder, CO | Program support | $1,000 |
| Weston Forest and Trail Association Inc | Weston, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Parkinson Association of the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Thrive Survivor Support Center | Concord, NH | Program support | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Glen Allen, VA | Program support | $500 |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | Program support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,750 | 12 |
| 2024 | $19,600 | 8 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610779349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3544625
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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