Private foundation · Boston, MA
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs Inc
Typical grant size
$500 – $800 – $2K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
16
Repeat grantees
3
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS. DECISIONS WILL BE MADE WITHIN APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH.
ContactLINDA CABOT · 6179333639
MaterialsCOMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION LOCATED HERE: HTTPS://BOWSEAT.ORG/PROGRAMS/TRUE-BLUE-FELLOWSHIP/APPLY
RestrictionsGRANTEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO VERIFY THEIR ELIGIBILITY BY COMPLETING, SIGNING, AND RETURNING AN AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY/LIABILITY RELEASE, AND, WHERE LAWFUL, A PUBLICITY RELEASE WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS OF ATTEMPTED NOTIFICATION. GRANTEES UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE MUST HAVE THEIR PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGN AND COMPLETE THE AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY/LIABILITY RELEASE AND, WHERE LAWFUL, THE PUBLICITY RELEASE ON THEIR BEHALF. GRANTEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS WITH THEIR FUTURE BLUE YOUTH COUNCIL MENTORS AND THE BOW SEAT TEAM, RESPOND PROMPTLY TO INQUIRIES, AND ATTEND VIRTUAL CHECK-IN MEETINGS AS REQUESTED.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Linda Cabot
PRESIDENT
Edward Anderson
TREASURER
Georgianna Anderson
CLERK
Noelle Anderson
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
9.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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Total grants awarded
$146K
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$75K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.