The Gloria Wilcher Foundation
Historical FunderSwampscott, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2642710 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,129.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SANDRA SHECKMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 HUMPHREY STREET, SWAMPSCOTT MA 01904 |
| Phone | 7815998263 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUESTS OUTLINING CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE U.S., U.S. POSSESSIONS OR ISRAEL. |
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
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony by the Sea | Marblehead, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston | Boston, MA | Charitable | $3,688 |
| Essex County Community Fdn | Beverly, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| JCC of the North Shore | Marblehead, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,129 |
| Resistance Committee-Ukraine | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,129 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Charitable | $1,129 |
| Wgbh Educational Fdn | Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,064 |
| The Resolution Center | Beverly, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Salem Food Pantry | Salem, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry | Brookline, MA | Charitable | $807 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre Fdn | Brookline, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| The Brookline Center | Brookline, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| The History Project | Boston, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Wpath | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $500 |
| 909 Wbur | Boston, MA | Charitable | $350 |
| Support Our Aging Religious | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Charitable | $197 |
| Epstein Hillel School | Marblehead, MA | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,343 | 20 |
| 2023 | $19,100 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104675
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2642710
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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