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The Swan Society in Boston Inc

Historical Funder

Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2306840 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2024)$182K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$5.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactCOREY BISCEGLIA-KANE
AddressPO BOX 301725, BOSTON MA 02130
Phone6179187404
Form and materialsAPPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.SWANSOCIETYBOSTON.ORG, APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE ONLY ACCEPTED BY REFERRALS FROM PUBLIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS.
DeadlinesNONE
Restrictions1. PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE MUST BE WITHIN 25 MILES OF THE STATE HOUSE IN BOSTON. 2. MUST BE OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE AND MUST BE WIDOWED, SINGLE, OR DIVORCED.

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.

  • Human Services3
  • Food Assistance2
  • Health2
  • Education1
  • Faith-Based1
  • Housing1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Emergency Aid Given to Individuals As Determined by Social Workers and BodBoston, MAFor relieving poor, infirmed, aged widows and women$101,617
Woman's Lunch Place IncBoston, MATo pay for meals and medical expenses for elderly women$20,000
Action for Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service CtrBoston, MATo provide funds for programming for elderly women in boston ma$15,000
Beacon Hill Village IncBoston, MATo pay for services for low income elderly women$15,000
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee IncDorchester, MADedicated to promoting stable, vibrant communities by offering a wide array of service including ged education programs, foreclosure…$15,000
Friendshipworks IncBoston, MATo assist their friendly visiting and medical escort program$10,000
Hearth IncBoston, MATo assist in providing daily meals and support of eligibleelderly female residents and clients$5,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$181,6177
2023$183,8608

Sources

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