Private foundation · Somerville, MA
Henry David Thoreau Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$5K – $7K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
53
Repeat grantees
44
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesFEBRUARY 1ST
ContactJOHN R GALVIN CO HENRY DAVID THOREA · 6176666900
MaterialsTHE APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PERSON
RestrictionsFOUNDATION EMPLOYEES, TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AWARDS
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
John R Galvin
TREASURER & TRUSTEE
Jennifer P Galvin
PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TRUSTEE & EXECU
Marilee Jones
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTE
David R Magnussen
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTE
Scott Ellis
TRUSTEE
Philip R Mccabe
CLERK, SECRETARY & TRUSTEE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
2.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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291
Total grants awarded
$3.0M
Total amount
$10K
Average grant
$88K
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.