Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc
Hudson, MA · EIN 04-3371516. Reported 290 grants totalling $1,117,000 to 148 recipients across tax years 2021-2025. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $2,500. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,500 and $4,000; the smallest was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest | Marlborough, MA | $122,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| North Star Family Services Inc | Leominster, MA | $57,000 | 7 | 5 | 2025 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ma & Metrowest | Worcester, MA | $42,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Foundation for Metrowest | Natick, MA | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Symphony Pro Musica | Hudson, MA | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Community Foundation for Metrowest | Natick, MA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Pastoral Counseling Centers of Ma | Westborough, MA | $21,000 | 6 | 5 | 2025 |
| Bbbs of Central Mametrowest Big Celebration | Worcester, MA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Hudson Cultural Alliance | Hudson, MA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Metrowest YMCA | Framingham, MA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services | Shrewsbury, MA | $20,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College Foundation | Wellesley Hills, MA | $18,750 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Daniel's Table | Framingham, MA | $17,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Special Olympics of Massachusetts | Marlboro, MA | $16,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Advocates Inc | Framingham, MA | $12,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Family Promise Metrowest | Natick, MA | $12,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Jeremiah's Inn | Worcester, MA | $12,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Provision Ministry | Westborough, MA | $12,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| South Middlesex Opportunity Council | Framingham, MA | $12,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| United Way of Tri-County | Framingham, MA | $12,500 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Apple Tree Arts | Grafton, MA | $12,250 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Oars Inc | Concord, MA | $11,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Smile Mass | Sudbury, MA | $10,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| A Place to Turn | Natick, MA | $10,250 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Clear Path for Veterans New England | Dedham, MA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Crossroads Continuum | Hudson, MA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Gateways Academy Inc | Shrewsbury, MA | $10,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Ginny's Helping Hands | Leominster, MA | $10,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Hoops & Homework | Framingham, MA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Roxbury, MA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Hudson Youth Baseballsoftball | Hudson, MA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Open Table Inc | Maynard, MA | $10,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Springwell | Waltham, MA | $10,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Virginia Thurston Healing Garden | Harvard, MA | $10,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Addiction Referral Center | Hudson, MA | $9,500 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Performing Arts Center of Metrowest | Framingham, MA | $9,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Assabet Valley Mastersingers | Marlboro, MA | $9,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Community Harvest Project | North Grafton, MA | $9,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Habitat for Humanity - North Central Ma | Acton, MA | $9,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Rise Above Foundation | Hopkinton, MA | $9,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Discovery Museum | Acton, MA | $8,750 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Out Metrowest | Framingham, MA | $8,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| One Can Help Inc | Waban, MA | $8,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Advanced Math & Science Academy | Marlborough, MA | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Community Legal Aid | Worcester, MA | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Newtonville, MA | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Fresh Start Furniture | Hudson, MA | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Metrowest Nonprofit Network | Framingham, MA | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Project Just Because Inc | Hopkinton, MA | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Polus Center for Social & Economic Development | Petersham, MA | $7,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Westboro Connects | Westborough, MA | $7,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Reach Beyond | Waltham, MA | $6,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Metrowest Legal Services | Framingham, MA | $6,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Minuteman Arc | Concord, MA | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Addictions Referral Center | Marlborough, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Aspire Living and Learning | Leominster, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Milford, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charles River Center | Needham, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Dollars for Scholars | Marlboro, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ellie Fund | Needham, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Growing Places Garden Project | Leominster, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Hmea Inc | Franklin, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Services of Metrowest | Framingham, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation | Framingham, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Marlborough Library Foundation | Marlboro, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Marlborough Regional Community Foundation | Marlborough, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Minute Man Arc for Human Services Inc | Concord, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center | Gardner, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Newvue Communities | Fitchburg, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Ready Inspire Act (ria) Inc | Framingham, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Special Olympics | Marlborough, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries | Worcester, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center | Boston, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Worcester Common Ground | Worcester, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Worcester Common Ground - Commonwealth Green Low Incoming Housing | Westborough, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| YWCA Central Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Framingham Centre Common Cultural Districts | Framingham, MA | $4,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Programs for People | Framingham, MA | $4,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Adolescent Consultation Services | Cambridge, MA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | Newton, MA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Westboro Education Foundation | Westborough, MA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Metrowest Free Medical | Sudbury, MA | $3,500 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Hoops and Homework | Framingham, MA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jeff's Place Children's Bereavement Center | Framingham, MA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Adaptx Inc | Lancaster, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Wellesley Hills, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bright Eyed Inc | Lunenberg, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Christopher House Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Clinton Fire Dept Gift Fund | Clinton, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Inc | Concord, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cultivate Care Farms | Bolton, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dignity Matters | Westboro, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Doc Wayne Youth Services | Boston, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Doctor Franklin Perkins School | Lancaster, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Dreaming Tree Foundation Dba Fresh Films | Rock Island, IL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Dress for Successworcester | Boston, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fishing With Warriors | Westboro, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fresh Films Co | Boston, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Ma | Waltham, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Girls Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Groton Hill Music | Concord, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metrowestgreater Worcester | Worcester, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Health Alliance - Umass Memorial Clintonleominster Hospital | Leominster, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Horace Mann Educational Associates Inc | Franklin, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hudson Hometown Heroes Ladies Auxiliary of Hudson | Hudson, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hudson Land Grant | Hudson, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hudson Youth Football and Cheerleading | Hudson, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kits for Kids | Marlboro, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Latino STEM Alliance | Jamaica Plains, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Learning Center for the Deaf | Framingham, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area | Fitchburg, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ma Adoption Resource Exchange | Newton Highlands, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ma After School Partnership | Boston, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Northborough Free Library | Northborough, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Operation Service Inc | Fitchburg, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation | Boston, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Randall Library Friends Association | Stow, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Read to a Child | Wellesley, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Red Sox Foundation | Boston, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ron Burton Training Village Inc | Hubbardston, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sophia's Fund | Marlboro, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sweats for Vets | Marlboro, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Parmenter Foundation Inc | Wayland, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Umass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital | Marlboro, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Veteran's Afield Foundation | Bridgewater, ME | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Veterans Legal Services | Boston, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Warm Hearts of Stow Inc | Stow, MA | $2,500 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Waypoint Adventure | Lexington, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Alzheimer's Association Manh | Waltham, MA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Crocker Field Restoration Committee | Fitchburg, MA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fitchburg Cultural Alliance | Fitchburg, MA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fitchburg Public Library | Fitchburg, MA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Framingham History Center | Framingham, MA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Frances Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Norton, MA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Metrowest Women's Fund | Weston, MA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| 200 Foundation Framingham | Framingham, MA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Crocodile River Radio | Worcester, MA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dress for Success Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Quinn Home & School Association | Hudson, MA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Center for Arts Natick | Natick, MA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Aurelia's Garden | Lincoln, MA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities of Worcester County | Worcester, MA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Metrowest Mediation Services | Framingham, MA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Metrowest Womens Fund | Weston, MA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| One Mission | Westborough, MA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Project Smile | Hopedale, MA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Seize the Bot | Shrewsbury, MA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Special Needs Art Program | Lexington, MA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
68 of 148 (46%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 49%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest
Annual support of programs - Community Foundation for Metrowest
To support foundation provide financial and educational resources to local nonprofit organizations, share essential data about region to inform decision making and part with donors to help guide and align giving with areas of greatest need in communities - Hudson Cultural Alliance
Obtain matching funds for a MA Cultural Grant to purchase the armory building. Building to become Community Cultural Arts Center. - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ma & Metrowest
To support efforts in creating one-to-one mentorships of youth facing adversity with caring adult mentors - Foundation for Metrowest
To support workforce development program. - North Star Family Services Inc
To support shelter operation costs such as client personal needs, food, supplies, office needs, insurance, staffing, utilities, maintenance, children specific needs, clothing, IT needs and more.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 182 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59 | $262,000 | $2,500 |
| 2022 | 53 | $210,750 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | 50 | $189,500 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | 75 | $227,000 | $2,500 |
| 2025 | 53 | $227,750 | $2,500 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Already committed for future years
Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc has 3 of them, worth $62,500. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Family Services | Leominster, MA | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mametrowest | Worcester, MA | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mametrowest | Worcester, MA | $7,500 |
Where its money goes
100% of its giving went to organizations in Massachusetts. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $2,500. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Massachusetts.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Avidia Charitable Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: 42 Main Street, Hudson, MA, 01749. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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