The Swan Society In Boston Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 04-2306840

Foundation Overview

Based in Boston, MA, The Swan Society In Boston Inc has awarded 104 grants totaling $2,512,562 to organizations in Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $124,449, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,512,562
Total Assets
$5,476,328
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 14 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Massachusetts

100% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (74%), Dorchester (12%), Wellesley (10%).

Funding Trajectory
-23%

Declining funding trend with 23% decrease over 9 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Swan Society In Boston Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2024
Beacon Hill Village Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2024
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $15,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2024
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $101,617 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2024
Friendshipworks Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2024
Hearth Inc $5,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligibleelderly Female Residents And Clients 2024
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2024
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2024
Beacon Hill Village Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2024
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $15,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2024
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $101,617 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2024
Friendshipworks Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2024
Hearth Inc $5,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligibleelderly Female Residents And Clients 2024
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2024
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2023
Beacon Hill Village Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2023
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $15,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2023
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $103,860 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2023
Friendshipworks Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2023
Health Care Without Walls $10,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2023
Hearth Inc $5,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligibleelderly Female Residents And Clients 2023
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2023
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2023
Beacon Hill Village Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2023
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $15,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2023
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $103,860 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2023
Friendshipworks Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2023
Health Care Without Walls $10,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2023
Hearth Inc $5,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligibleelderly Female Residents And Clients 2023
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2023
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2022
Beacon Hill Village Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2022
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $20,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2022
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $124,449 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2022
Friendshipworks Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2022
Health Care Without Walls $15,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2022
Hearth Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligibleelderly Female Residents And Clients 2022
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2022
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2022
Beacon Hill Village Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2022
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $20,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2022
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $124,449 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2022
Friendshipworks Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2022
Health Care Without Walls $15,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2022
Hearth Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligibleelderly Female Residents And Clients 2022
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2022
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2022
Beacon Hill Village Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2022
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $20,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2022
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $124,449 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2022
Friendshipworks Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2022
Health Care Without Walls $15,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2022
Hearth Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligibleelderly Female Residents And Clients 2022
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2022
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2021
Beacon Hill Village Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2021
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $15,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2021
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $92,335 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2021
Friendshipworks Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2021
Health Care Without Walls $15,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2021
Hearth Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligible Elderly Female Residents And Clientsto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Homesto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Ho 2021
Homeowner Options For Massachusetts Elders $25,000 Lowell, MA, US Assisting Low And Middle Income Elder Individuals So They Can "age In Place" 2021
Monthly Stipend Given To Qualified Individuals Plus Xmasvacation Pmts $7,480 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2021
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2021
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2020
Beacon Hill Village Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2020
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $10,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2020
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $44,543 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2020
Friendshipworks Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2020
Health Care Without Walls $10,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2020
Hearth Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligible Elderly Female Residents And Clientsto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Homesto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Ho 2020
Homeowner Options For Massachusetts Elders $10,000 Lowell, MA, US Assisting Low And Middle Income Elder Individuals So They Can "age In Place" 2020
Monthly Stipend Given To Qualified Individuals Plus Xmasvacation Pmts $12,594 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2020
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2020
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2017
Beacon Hill Village Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2017
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $10,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2017
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $97,153 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2017
Friendshipworks Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2017
Health Care Without Walls $15,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2017
Hearth Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligible Elderly Female Residents And Clientsto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Homesto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Ho 2017
Homeowner Options For Massachusetts Elders $15,000 Lowell, MA, US Assisting Low And Middle Income Elder Individuals So They Can "age In Place" 2017
Monthly Stipend Given To Qualified Individuals Plus Xmasvacation Pmts $21,913 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2017
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2017
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2016
Beacon Hill Village Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2016
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $10,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2016
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $83,263 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2016
Friendshipworks Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2016
Health Care Without Walls $15,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2016
Hearth Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligible Elderly Female Residents And Clientsto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Homesto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Ho 2016
Homeowner Options For Massachusetts Elders $25,000 Lowell, MA, US Assisting Low And Middle Income Elder Individuals So They Can "age In Place" 2016
Monthly Stipend Given To Qualified Individuals Plus Xmasvacation Pmts $22,232 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2016
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2016
Action For Boston Community Development Inc North Endwest End Service Ctr $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Provide Funds For Programming For Elderly Women In Boston Ma 2015
Beacon Hill Village Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Services For Low Income Elderly Women 2015
Emergency Aid Given To Individuals As Determined By Social Workers And Bod $92,035 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2015
Friendshipworks Inc $15,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist Their Friendly Visiting And Medical Escort Program 2015
Hearth Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In Providing Daily Meals And Support Of Eligible Elderly Female Residents And Clientsto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Homesto Pay For Placing Homeless Elders Into Permanent Ho 2015
Homeowner Options For Massachusetts Elders $25,000 Lowell, MA, US Assisting Low And Middle Income Elder Individuals So They Can "age In Place" 2015
Monthly Stipend Given To Qualified Individuals Plus Xmasvacation Pmts $24,713 Boston, MA, US For Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Womenfor Relieving Poor, Infirmed, Aged Widows And Women 2015
Ecumenical Social Action Commitee Inc $10,000 Dorchester, MA, US Dedicated To Promoting Stable, Vibrant Communities By Offering A Wide Array Of Service Including Ged Education Programs, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling And Assistance, Free And Low-cost Senior Home Repair, And Public Policy Advocacy. 2015
Woman's Lunch Place Inc $20,000 Boston, MA, US To Pay For Meals And Medical Expenses For Elderly Women 2015
Health Care Without Walls $20,000 Wellesley, MA, US Assisting Marginally Housed Women By Providing Quality Health Care, Education And Advocacy 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Swan Society In Boston Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 04-2306840
Website http://www.swansocietyboston.org
Address PO BOX 301725 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-0015

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Swan Society In Boston Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Exec Director/soc'l Worker Corey Bisceglia-kane Licsw
President And Director Rachel Mulhern
Treasurer Jason Crawshaw
Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Jacobs
Secretary Eleanor Marsh

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.