This foundation makes large, undirected charitable disbursements rather than many targeted program grants. Its single recorded award is a sizable unrestricted payment described only as "Grants and Contributions Paid / Exempt Purpose," suggesting the foundation functions as a source of general support or a pass-through fund for other nonprofits, likely focused on charitable activity in or around Taunton/Bristol County, MA.
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Inc’s recent record is anchored by a large 2025 exempt-purpose payment of $2,265,317, a sign that the foundation operates with substantial flexible charitable capacity rather than a narrow project-by-project style. Across its recent grants, the foundation appears in education, health and human services, economic development, civic and community work, housing, and arts and culture, with many awards directed to Massachusetts organizations tied to Greater Bristol County and the South Coast. Recent grant recipients show a consistent relationship with regional institutions. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Foundation Inc received $128,000 in 2024, and Taunton Public Schools received $50,000 in 2024. In the nonprofit and community sector, South Coast LGBTQ Network Inc received $125,000 in 2023, while New Bedford Economic Development Council Inc received $100,000 in 2024 and another $50,000 in 2023 for arts and culture. The foundation also supported health and family-service providers such as United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc, Justice Resource Institute Inc, and YMCA affiliates, alongside local civic organizations in New Bedford and Taunton.
Education is a clear strand in the foundation’s giving. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Foundation Inc received $128,000 in 2024, Northstar Learning Centers Inc received $100,000 in 2023, and Taunton Public Schools received $50,000 in 2024. Health and human services support is another major lane. South Coast LGBTQ Network Inc received $125,000 in 2023, while United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc received $85,000 in 2023 and $80,000 in 2024. Justice Resource Institute Inc also received multiple awards, including $50,000 in 2023 and 2024 and $49,020 in 2024. The foundation also backs local development and place-based work. New Bedford Economic Development Council Inc received $100,000 in 2024 for economic development and $50,000 in 2023 for arts and culture, and the Downtown Taunton Foundation Inc received $40,000 in 2024.
Typical grants cluster in the middle range, with a p25 of $2,250, a median of $6,000, and a p75 of $15,000. That profile sits alongside a few much larger awards, including the 2025 exempt-purpose payment and several five- and six-figure grants. The recent record shows repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years, including United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc, Justice Resource Institute Inc, Coaching for Change Inc, and New Bedford Economic Development Council Inc. The foundation is a regular funder, does not fund individuals, and is not classified as a DAF. The grant data suggests a mix of operating and program support rather than a single standardized application route.
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$24.5M
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$3.4M
Most grants fall between $2K and $15K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Highly concentrated: one large, unrestricted disbursement. Appears to make occasional major payments rather than many small or program-specific grants; likely provides general/undesignated support or distributes funds to other charitable entities.
Notable grantees: Grants and Contributions Paid (Exempt Purpose) — single large disbursement
Grantmaking is strongly Massachusetts-centered: 74% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Massachusetts is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipients cluster in Taunton, New Bedford, Attleboro, North Dartmouth, Brockton, and Boston, with additional awards in Beverly, Needham, and North Attleboro. One nearby out-of-state recipient appears in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
The typical grant size is $2,250 at the 25th percentile, $6,000 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes larger awards above $100,000, including a $128,000 grant to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Foundation Inc in 2024.
The recent grants include universities, public schools, health and human services nonprofits, economic development groups, YMCA affiliates, housing organizations, and civic/community foundations. Examples include UMass Dartmouth Foundation Inc, South Coast LGBTQ Network Inc, New Bedford Economic Development Council Inc, and Taunton Public Schools.
Most grants go to Massachusetts recipients, which account for 74% of grants. The recent record also includes a $45,750 grant to The Pawtucket Foundation in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, showing that its giving can extend beyond the HQ state within the region.
Yes. Several organizations appear more than once across the recent grants list, including United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc, Justice Resource Institute Inc, Coaching for Change Inc, and New Bedford Economic Development Council Inc. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards.
No single cause area dominates the record. Recent grants cover education, health and human services, economic development, civic and community work, housing, and arts and culture, with examples such as $100,000 to Northstar Learning Centers Inc for education and $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity International Inc for housing.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY | BOSTON, MA | $137,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ZEITERION THEATRE INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $127,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| OLD COLONY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC | BROCKTON, MA | $70,650 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| STURDY HEALTH FOUNDATION INC | ATTLEBORO, MA | $63,012 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HOCKOMOCK YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC | N ATTLEBORO, MA | $57,374 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION SOUTHCOAST INCORPORATED | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $50,870 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ATTLEBORO | ATTLEBORO, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NEW BEDFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| COACHING FOR CHANGE INC | TAUNTON, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN MASS | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NEW BEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| DENNISON MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTER INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC | FALL RIVER, MA | $49,900 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO SOUTH | TAUNTON, MA | $48,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE MARION INSTITUTE | MARION, MA | $46,645 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PAWTUCKET CENTRAL FALLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | PAWTUCKET, RI | $46,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ASSOCIATES FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC | TAUNTON, MA | $44,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW BEDFORD INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $44,310 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ATTLEBORO, MA | $41,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HOPEHEALTH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE | PROVIDENCE, RI | $40,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BRISTOL COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC | FALL RIVER, MA | $40,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION | PROVIDENCE, RI | $35,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | CRANSTON, RI | $32,724 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| DOWNTOWN TAUNTON FOUNDATION INC | TAUNTON, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $28,110 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MEETING STREET | PROVIDENCE, RI | $27,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WOMENS FUND SOUTHCOAST | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $27,410 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BRISTOL-PLYMOUTH REGIONAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL | TAUNTON, MA | $26,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LITERACY CENTER INC | ATTLEBORO, MA | $26,325 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET | PAWTUCKET, RI | $25,750 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| OLNEYVILLE HOUSING CORP | PROVIDENCE, RI | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ALWAYS LEARNING RHODE ISLAND | PAWTUCKET, RI | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CENTRAL FALLS CHILDREN S FOUNDATION | CENTRAL FALLS, RI | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YWCA OF RHODE ISLAND | WOONSOCKET, RI | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| TAUNTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS | TAUNTON, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NORTHSTAR LEARNING CENTERS INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $23,800 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CASA DOS ACORES DA NOVA INGLATERRA INC | FALL RIVER, MA | $23,560 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE ARC OF BRISTOL COUNTY INC | ATTLEBORO, MA | $22,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| DAY ONE | PROVIDENCE, RI | $22,200 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THOMAS CHEW MEMORIAL BOYS CLUB INC | FALL RIVER, MA | $21,900 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAWT RI | PAWTUCKET, RI | $21,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NEW BEDFORD LIGHT | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NORTH ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MULCAHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | TAUNTON, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| GIFTS TO GIVE INC | ACUSHNET, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| GREATER FALL RIVER RE-CREATION COMMITTEE INC | FALL RIVER, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE INC | PROVIDENCE, RI | $19,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| IMMIGRANTS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $18,750 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
ZEITERION THEATRE INC
$127,500EXEMPT PURPOSE
STURDY HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
$63,012EXEMPT PURPOSE
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION SOUTHCOAST INCORPORATED
EXEMPT PURPOSE
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ATTLEBORO
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
NEW BEDFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
NEW BEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
DENNISON MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTER INC
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO SOUTH
$48,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE MARION INSTITUTE
$46,645EXEMPT PURPOSE
ASSOCIATES FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC
$44,500EXEMPT PURPOSE
ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$41,500EXEMPT PURPOSE
BRISTOL COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC
$40,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$32,724EXEMPT PURPOSE
DOWNTOWN TAUNTON FOUNDATION INC
$30,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
WOMENS FUND SOUTHCOAST
$27,410EXEMPT PURPOSE
BRISTOL-PLYMOUTH REGIONAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
$26,500EXEMPT PURPOSE
LITERACY CENTER INC
$26,325EXEMPT PURPOSE
ALWAYS LEARNING RHODE ISLAND
$25,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
CENTRAL FALLS CHILDREN S FOUNDATION
$25,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
TAUNTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$25,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
CASA DOS ACORES DA NOVA INGLATERRA INC
$23,560EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE ARC OF BRISTOL COUNTY INC
$22,500EXEMPT PURPOSE
THOMAS CHEW MEMORIAL BOYS CLUB INC
$21,900EXEMPT PURPOSE
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAWT RI
$21,500EXEMPT PURPOSE
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS
$20,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
NORTH ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$20,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
MULCAHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$20,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
GIFTS TO GIVE INC
$20,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
GREATER FALL RIVER RE-CREATION COMMITTEE INC
$20,000EXEMPT PURPOSE
RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE INC
$19,000EXEMPT PURPOSE