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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 04-6051095

Henderson Foundation

A private foundation in Sudbury, MA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 73 grants and $586,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Roberta Henderson
PO Box 420
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-4646
[email protected]
Form and materials
Letter, including reason for need and internal revenue service exemption
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $586,000

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $6,948,737

  • Tax year 2023

    $584,500

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $6,758,887

  • Tax year 2022

    $570,000

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $6,804,054

  • Tax year 2021

    $700,000

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $7,215,656

  • Tax year 2020

    $532,000

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $7,527,556

  • Tax year 2019

    $577,000

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $7,945,488

  • Tax year 2018

    $530,000

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $8,459,715

Grants paid in 2024

73 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Lionheart Classical AcademyPeterborough, NH

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $100,000
  2. Mt Auburn HospitalCambridge, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $70,000
  3. Silent BridgeVancouver, WA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $51,000
  4. The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United StatesNyc, NY

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $24,000
  5. Food Bank of the RockiesAurora, CO

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $23,000
  6. SD USARedmond, WA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $23,000
  7. Salisbury School Educational FoundationSalisbury, MD

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $22,500
  8. American Agri-Women Resource CenterColchester, VT

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $15,000
  9. Salvation ArmyCanton, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $15,000
  10. Saco River TheatreBuxton, ME

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $13,000
  11. Accuracy in MediaWashington, DC

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  12. Center for Security PolicyWashington, DC

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  13. Halo TrustWashington, DC

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  14. Mental Health GlobalSpring, TX

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  15. Newton Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  16. United Help UkraineFairfax, VA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $10,000
  17. Rainforest TrustWarrenton, VA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $8,000
  18. Dana Farberjimmy FundBoston, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $6,500
  19. Hanover TheatreWorcester, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $6,500
  20. NeadsPrinceton, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $6,000
  21. Avon Old Farms SchoolAvon, CT

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  22. Bates CollegeLewiston, ME

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  23. British International School of BostonBrookline, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  24. Citizen Journalism FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  25. Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  26. Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  27. Hellen Gee Chen Scholarship FoundationNewton, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  28. Institute for the Study of WarWashington, DC

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  29. Loomis Chaffee SchoolWindsor, CT

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  30. Monadnock Community HospitalPeterborough, NH

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  31. Open Stage Theatre CompanyFort Collins, CO

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  32. Public Radio for the Front RangeFort Collins, CO

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  33. Save the Poudre WaterkeeperFort Collins, CO

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  34. Second Amendment InstituteWashington, DC

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $5,000
  35. Asia InitiativesNew York, NY

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $4,000
  36. RebirthPlaceholder, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $4,000
  37. Women's Environment & Development Organization (wedo)New York, NY

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $4,000
  38. World BostonBoston, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $4,000
  39. Boys & Girls ClubMarlboro, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $3,000
  40. Cape Cod Hospital FoundationHyannis, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $3,000
  41. Old Friends ClubRedmond, WA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $3,000
  42. Recovery Without WallsWest Falmouth, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $3,000
  43. Ukranian Institute of AmericaNew York, NY

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $3,000
  44. Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,500
  45. Gateway Community ServicePortland, ME

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,500
  46. Baxter Academies of MainePortland, ME

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  47. Cambridge Ellis SchoolCambridge, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  48. Camp GlenbrookAllston, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  49. Maine State BalletPortland, ME

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  50. Massachusetts Advocates for ChildrenBoston, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  51. Mercer Island School FoundationMercer Island, WA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  52. Northern Colorado Traditional Jazz SocietyLoveland, CO

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  53. Planned ParenthoodNyc, NY

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $2,000
  54. Osborne Center for Social JusticeAuburn, NY

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,500
  55. Alpine Historical SocietyAlpine, CA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  56. Bay PATH Elder ServicesFramingham, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  57. Boston Living CenterBoston, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  58. Daniel's TableFramingham, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  59. Edinburgh CentreBedford, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  60. Friends of Bolton SeniorsBolton, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  61. Friends of the Sudbury Senior CitizensSudbury, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  62. Habitat for HumanityActon, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  63. Hudson Food PantryHudson, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  64. Jewish Family ServicesPlaceholder, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  65. Marlboro Community CupboardMarlborough, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  66. Maynard Food PantryMaynard, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  67. Minuteman Senior ServicesBurlington, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  68. Pregnancy CenterSalisbury, MD

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  69. Stow Food PantryStow, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  70. Sudbury Community Food PantrySudbury, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  71. Vegetable ConnectionFort Collins, CO

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  72. Westford Food PantryWestford, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000
  73. Worcester County Food BankShrewsbury, MA

    To further the organization's tax exempt purpose

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education9 grants $152,00046% of the total
  2. Human services9 grants $76,00023% of the total
  3. Arts and culture5 grants $36,50011% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture4 grants $26,0008% of the total
  5. International aid2 grants $18,0005% of the total
  6. Health2 grants $8,0002% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $14,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts32 grants $163,000
  2. New Hampshire3 grants $110,000
  3. Washington4 grants $79,000
  4. Colorado6 grants $41,000
  5. District of Columbia5 grants $40,000
  6. New York6 grants $38,500
  7. Maryland3 grants $33,500
  8. Maine6 grants $27,000
  9. Connecticut3 grants $15,000
  10. Vermont1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Roberta HendersonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $36,667
  • Carlos AyalaTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $36,667
  • Kevin HendersonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $34,660

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