The Edward S & Winifred G Moseley Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on K–12 education, demonstrated by a single seven-figure commitment to a school campaign. Their giving appears targeted and strategic — supporting institutional growth or capital/campaign needs of a specific school serving students likely from underserved communities. The foundation favors direct, high-impact investments over broad, diversified grantmaking.
A $250,000 commitment to Esperanza Academy’s Ready to Rise campaign shows how the Edward S & Winifred G Moseley Foundation tends to fund: sizable, targeted support for school-based growth and student opportunity in Massachusetts. Across its recent grants, the foundation favors education-centered work in Greater Boston’s orbit, with repeated support for Lawrence organizations and other local youth-serving institutions. The pattern is not broad or diffuse; it is concentrated, with grants often attached to specific programs, operating needs, or capital efforts rather than unrestricted thematic giving across many sectors. The foundation’s recent grant list also shows consistent support for organizations serving children, adolescents, and young adults. Youth Development Organization Inc received multiple awards for learning and leadership programs in Lawrence, while Boys & Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley and Boys and Girls Club of Lynn were funded for after-school enrichment, scholarship, and learning programs. Related grants reached schools and youth-serving nonprofits in Lynn, Salem, Beverly, Gloucester, and Amesbury, but the overall picture remains focused on local education and youth development. Their philanthropy combines larger campaign support with repeated mid-sized grants to organizations working with the same communities year after year.
Education is the clearest theme in the foundation’s giving. In 2025, it awarded $250,000 to Esperanza Academy for the Esperanza Academy Ready to Rise campaign, and it has also backed Kipp Academy in Lynn with $40,000 for the Above and Beyond: More Time program. Those grants point to support for schools and school-linked initiatives that extend learning time or strengthen institutional capacity. Youth development is another recurring area. Youth Development Organization Inc received $105,000 in 2025 for learning and leadership for Lawrence youth, plus $50,000 in 2024 for general operating funding and $45,000 in 2023 for flagship programs and operations. The Boys & Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley was funded for after-school enrichment programs and scholarship programs, while the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn received support for the Project Learn program. Together, these grants show a preference for structured, year-round programming for children and teens. The foundation also supports food access and family stability. Grants to Our Neighbors' Table and The Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry Inc were directed to food security, grocery, and emergency relief work.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $30K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$30K
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Highly concentrated: one large grant focused on campaign/capital support to a single education institution rather than many small or varied grants.
Notable grantees: Esperanza Academy
The typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent giving also includes several larger awards, including a $250,000 campaign gift and multiple grants in the $40,000 to $75,000 range. The foundation’s record suggests repeat support for selected recipients over multiple years, including several organizations that appear in more than one year of giving. It funds individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grantmaking profile is local, with most awards staying in Massachusetts.
Grantmaking is heavily centered in Massachusetts, where 95% of recipient grants go, and the top giving state is MA. Lawrence appears repeatedly, including recipients in Lawrence, Salisbury, and nearby Merrimack Valley communities. Other Massachusetts cities in the recent list include Gloucester, Newburyport, Amesbury, Lynn, Salem, Beverly, and Boston-area education and youth organizations. Outside Massachusetts, the recent-grants list includes a single grant to Maine Coast Heritage Trust in Topsham, ME.
Recent grants show a strong focus on K-12 education, youth development, food security, after-school enrichment, and child and adolescent support services. Named recipients include schools, Boys & Girls clubs, food pantries, and family-serving nonprofits, with several awards tied to specific programs or operating support.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Youth Development Organization Inc, Our Neighbors' Table, Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, Hawc - Healing Abuse Working for Change Inc, and The Pettengill House Inc. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than only one-time gifts.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger commitments such as $250,000, $105,000, and several grants in the $40,000 to $75,000 range.
Giving is local and heavily centered in Massachusetts. The top state by grant count is MA, and 95% of grants go to recipients in Massachusetts. Recent Massachusetts recipients include organizations in Lawrence, Gloucester, Newburyport, Amesbury, Lynn, Salem, Beverly, and Boston.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals, according to the provided profile data. Its recent-grants list, however, shows the clearest pattern in institutional support for schools, youth programs, food access organizations, and family-services nonprofits.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPERANZA ACADEMY | LAWRENCE, MA | $250,000 | 2025 | ESPERANZA ACADEMT'S READY TO RISE CAMPAIGN |
| YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INC | LAWRENCE, MA | $105,000 | 2025 | YDO PROGRAMS: LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP FOR LAWRENCE YOUTH & YEAR-ROUND LEARNING & LEADERSHIP FOR LAWRENCE YOUTH |
| MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST | TOPSHAM, ME | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LOWER MERRIMACK VALLEY | SALISBURY, MA | $65,000 | 2025 | AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS |
| JEANNE GEIGER CRISIS CENTER | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $60,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY BASED SURVIVOR SERVICES AND YOUTH PREVENTION |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LYNN | LYNN, MA | $55,000 | 2025 | "PROJECT LEARN" PROGRAM |
| OUR NEIGHBORS' TABLE | AMESBURY, MA | $50,000 | 2025 | CREATING UNIVERSAL FOOD ACCESS IN ESSEX COUNTY |
| HAWC - HEALING ABUSE WORKING FOR CHANGE INC | SALEM, MA | $45,000 | 2025 | HAWC CHILDREN'S SERVICES |
| THE RESOLUTION CENTER | BEVERLY, MA | $40,000 | 2025 | POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND CONFLICT SKILLS PROGRAM & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| NOTRE DAME CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL | METHUEN, MA | $35,000 | 2025 | NDCR'S COLLEGE AND ALUMNI COUNSELING PROGRAM |
| UTEC | LOWELL, MA | $35,000 | 2025 | JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG ADULTS |
| FIRST PARISH NEWBURY FOOD PANTRY | NEWBURY, MA | $35,000 | 2025 | SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM |
| BELLESINI ACADEMY | LAWRENCE, MA | $30,000 | 2025 | STUDENT SPONSORSHIP |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER LOWELL | LOWELL, MA | $30,000 | 2025 | MEMBERSHIP & FAMILY SERVICES |
| FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $30,000 | 2025 | YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMING |
| COMMUNITY ACTION INC | HAVERHILL, MA | $30,000 | 2025 | LOW INCOME SUPPORT SERVICES |
| FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY | LAWRENCE, MA | $30,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM & BROTHERS IN ARMS MEN'S SUPPORT CIRCLE |
| WELLSPRING HOUSE | GLOUCESTER, MA | $30,000 | 2025 | CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM AT GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL & EXPANDING WELLSPRING'S DEMONSTRATED MODEL OF EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER ADVISING FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS |
| BEYOND SOCCER | LAWRENCE, MA | $30,000 | 2025 | BEYOND SOCCER: FIELDING THE FUTURE, & GOING "BEYOND" FOR LAWRENCE YOUTH |
| LAZARUS HOUSE | LAWRENCE, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | FOOD, SHELTER AND CLOTHING FOR RESIDENTS IN NEEDGENERAL OPERATING FUNDING |
| OASIS HEALTH NETWORK | BRUNSWICK, ME | $25,000 | 2025 | INCREASING MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE ACCESS FOR UNINSURED ADULTS IN MIDCOAST MAINE |
| ESSEX ART CENTER | LAWRENCE, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | BUILDING CREATIVELY |
| GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY | BYFIELD, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | GOVS PLUS PROGRAM |
| SUENOS BASKETBALL | LAWRENCE, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | MORE THAN BASKETBALL & SUENOS BASKETBALL: BACK TO BASICS |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HAVERHILL | HAVERHILL, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | CAMP TASKER TRANSPORTATION |
| THE PETTENGILL HOUSE INC | AMESBURY, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | CRITICAL INTERVENTIONS AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| GIFFORD YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM |
| BEVERLY CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER | BEVERLY, MA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PLUMMER YOUTH PROMISE INC | SALEM, MA | $20,000 | 2025 | PERMANENCY SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE |
| THE HAVEN PROJECT | LYNN, MA | $20,000 | 2025 | PROVIDING PATHWAYS, SUPPORT AND STABILITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS |
| YWCA NEWBURYPORT | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $20,000 | 2025 | YWCA CHILDREN'S CENTER - SLIDING FEE PROGRAM |
| GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE | LAWRENCE, MA | $20,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
| CITIZENS INN | PEABODY, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | CITIZENS INN SECURITY SYSTEM |
| ROOT | SALEM, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | CULINARY TRAINING AND ALUMNI EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS |
| GLOUCESTER MARINE GENOMICS INSTITUTE | GLOUCESTER, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | GLOUCESTER BIOTECHNOLOGY ACADEMY |
| ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BEVERLY, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | GREATER LAWRENCE SUMMER FUND |
| LEAP FOR EDUCATION | SALEM, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | FOCUSING ACADEMICS ON CAREER GOALS |
| STRAIGHT AHEAD MINISTRIES | WORCESTER, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS RE-ENTRY PROGRAM |
| COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | NAPLES, FL | $14,850 | 2025 | ASPIRATIONS FIND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
| KINGSLEY PINES | RAYMOND, ME | $13,500 | 2025 | ASPIRATIONS FUND OF KINGSLEY PINES CAMP |
| PATHWAYS FOR CHILDREN | GLOUCESTER, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | NURTURING PROGRAM |
| UNCOMMON THREADS | LAWRENCE, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | UNCOMMON THREADS CLOTHING AND EMPOWERMENT SERVICES |
| NOURISHING THE NORTH SHORE | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | LOCAL FOOD FOR ALL-VEGOUT AND FARM SHARE PROGRAMS |
| RAW ART WORKS | LYNN, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LA VIDA INC | LYNN, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | EXPANDING COLLEGE ACCESS IN LYNN AND CHELSEA |
| AARONS PRESENTS INC | ANDOVER, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | MORE AARON'S PRESENTS YOUTH IN LAWRENCE |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE OF NEWBURYPORT | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH TRANSPORTATION NEEDS |
| MA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS | LYNN, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | THE CASA PROJECT-BIRTH TO BIG KID INITIATIVE |
| MERROHAWKE NATURE SCHOOL | BOXFORD, MA | $7,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR YOUTH TO GROW STRONG BY NATURE |
| MERRIMACK VALLEY DREAM CENTER INC | LAWRENCE, MA | $7,500 | 2025 | MINIMIZING HUNGER & FOOD INSECURITY IN LAWRENCE |
YDO PROGRAMS: LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP FOR LAWRENCE YOUTH & YEAR-ROUND LEARNING & LEADERSHIP FOR LAWRENCE YOUTH
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LOWER MERRIMACK VALLEY
$65,000AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY BASED SURVIVOR SERVICES AND YOUTH PREVENTION
OUR NEIGHBORS' TABLE
$50,000CREATING UNIVERSAL FOOD ACCESS IN ESSEX COUNTY
HAWC - HEALING ABUSE WORKING FOR CHANGE INC
$45,000HAWC CHILDREN'S SERVICES
THE RESOLUTION CENTER
$40,000POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND CONFLICT SKILLS PROGRAM & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FIRST PARISH NEWBURY FOOD PANTRY
$35,000SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM
FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
$30,000YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
COMMUNITY ACTION INC
$30,000LOW INCOME SUPPORT SERVICES
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM & BROTHERS IN ARMS MEN'S SUPPORT CIRCLE
WELLSPRING HOUSE
$30,000CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM AT GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL & EXPANDING WELLSPRING'S DEMONSTRATED MODEL OF EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER ADVISING FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
BEYOND SOCCER: FIELDING THE FUTURE, & GOING "BEYOND" FOR LAWRENCE YOUTH
FOOD, SHELTER AND CLOTHING FOR RESIDENTS IN NEEDGENERAL OPERATING FUNDING
INCREASING MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE ACCESS FOR UNINSURED ADULTS IN MIDCOAST MAINE
ESSEX ART CENTER
$25,000BUILDING CREATIVELY
GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY
$25,000GOVS PLUS PROGRAM
SUENOS BASKETBALL
$25,000MORE THAN BASKETBALL & SUENOS BASKETBALL: BACK TO BASICS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HAVERHILL
$25,000CAMP TASKER TRANSPORTATION
THE PETTENGILL HOUSE INC
$25,000CRITICAL INTERVENTIONS AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
BEVERLY CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
$20,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
PROVIDING PATHWAYS, SUPPORT AND STABILITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
CITIZENS INN
$15,000CITIZENS INN SECURITY SYSTEM
ROOT
$15,000CULINARY TRAINING AND ALUMNI EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
KINGSLEY PINES
$13,500ASPIRATIONS FUND OF KINGSLEY PINES CAMP
PATHWAYS FOR CHILDREN
$10,000NURTURING PROGRAM
UNCOMMON THREADS
$10,000UNCOMMON THREADS CLOTHING AND EMPOWERMENT SERVICES
NOURISHING THE NORTH SHORE
$10,000LOCAL FOOD FOR ALL-VEGOUT AND FARM SHARE PROGRAMS
LA VIDA INC
$10,000EXPANDING COLLEGE ACCESS IN LYNN AND CHELSEA
COMMUNITY SERVICE OF NEWBURYPORT
$10,000ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH TRANSPORTATION NEEDS
MERROHAWKE NATURE SCHOOL
$7,500SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR YOUTH TO GROW STRONG BY NATURE
MERRIMACK VALLEY DREAM CENTER INC
$7,500MINIMIZING HUNGER & FOOD INSECURITY IN LAWRENCE