The Henry Sears Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChestertown, Maryland · EIN 52-1933579 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Music Festival | Chestertown, MD | Arts - operations | $50,000 |
| Radcliffe Creek School | Chestertown, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| North Haven Conservation Partners | North Haven, ME | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Good Neighbor Fund | Chestertown, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sultana Education Foundation | Chestertown, MD | Educational | $1,500 |
| Weta | Washington, DC | Educational | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $1,000 |
| North Haven Library | North Haven, ME | Educational | $1,000 |
| Animal Care Shelter for Kent County | Chestertown, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin | Hagerstown, MD | Research health | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Research health | $1,000 |
| North Haven Baptist Church | North Haven, ME | Religious | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $123,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640969349100919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1933579
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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