Trustees of Sears and Other Funds
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6040032 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$128K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epiphany School | Dorchester, MA | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Amazing Grace of Cape Cod Inc | Centerville, MA | General charitable purposesgeneral charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church - Enrichment Program | New Bedford, MA | General charitable purposes | $11,558 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Lowell, MA | General charitable purposes | $9,075 |
| St Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church | Lynn, MA | General charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Youth Aliveinc | Lowell, MA | General charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | Lawrence, MA | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Trinity Boston Connects - Trinity Ruthbaton | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Trinity Boston Connects - Trinity Education for Excellence Program | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Urban Bridges Inc - Academy of Creative Arts at Trinity | Haverhill, MA | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,133 | 11 |
| 2024 | $119,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $130,050 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349101754
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6040032
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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