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Middlesex Savings Charitable

Natick, MA · EIN 04-3521246. Reported 327 grants totalling $5,029,622 to 208 recipients across tax years 2021-2025. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$10,000median grant
$5,029,622granted, 2021-2025
208recipients, as named on its returns
26%of grantees funded again the next year
$21.0Massets, latest filing

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. Middlesex Savings Charitable did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $10,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,500 and $20,000; the smallest was $500 and the largest $881,235. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
32 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
53 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
43 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
167 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
24 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
6 grants
$100,000 and Up
2 grants

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.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Grants & Contributions PaidNatick, MA$881,235112024
South Middlesex Opportunity CouncilFramingham, MA$151,485442025
Foundation for MetrowestNatick, MA$140,500332023
Greater Worcester Community FoundationWorcester, MA$136,000332023
Lovin' SpoonfulsBoston, MA$135,000332023
Metrowest Legal ServicesFramingham, MA$90,000332025
Project Just BecauseHopkinton, MA$79,500332025
Metrowest YMCAFramingham, MA$71,500442025
Bethany Hill PlaceFramingham, MA$67,000332025
Out MetrowestFramingham, MA$65,000332025
Dignity MattersWayland, MA$55,000332025
Family Promise MetrowestNatick, MA$55,000332025
Minuteman Senior ServicesBurlington, MA$55,000332025
Habitat for Humanity of Greater LowellWestford, MA$54,400222023
Greater Worcester Community Foundation-ScholarshipsWorcester, MA$53,600112025
Domestic Violence Services NetworkConcord, MA$50,000332025
Habitat for Humanity North Central MassActon, MA$50,000222023
Samaritans IncBoston, MA$50,000332025
Operation AbleBoston, MA$45,000112021
Discovery MuseumActon, MA$43,000332025
Spark KindnessNatick, MA$40,500332025
One Family IncBoston, MA$40,000222023
Natick Service Council IncNatick, MA$37,500442025
Boston Area GleanersActon, MA$35,500332025
Community Foundation for MetrowestNatick, MA$35,500112025
Wildstar Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy IncSherborn, MA$35,300222023
Caritas CommunitiesBraintree, MA$35,000332025
Families for Depression AwarenessWaltham, MA$35,000222025
Literations IncBoston, MA$35,000222025
Reach Beyond Domestic Violence IncWaltham, MA$35,000222025
Daniel's TableFramingham, MA$32,500222025
Needham Community CouncilNeedham, MA$32,500222025
Rise Above FoundationNorthbridge, MA$32,000332025
Circle of HopeNeedham, MA$31,500332023
Gaining GroundConcord, MA$31,500332023
Boys & Girls Clubs of MetrowestMarlborough, MA$31,000222023
Franklin Food PantryFranklin, MA$30,745222025
Big Brothers Big Sisters Central MametrowestWorcester, MA$30,000222023
Clear Path for Veterans IncDevens, MA$30,000112021
Community Farms OutreachWaltham, MA$30,000222022
Hoops and HomeworkFramingham, MA$30,000112021
Littleton Community Farm IncLittleton, MA$30,000222023
Metrowest Nonprofit NetworkFramingham, MA$30,000332025
SpringwellWaltham, MA$30,000112021
Thinkgive IncConcord, MA$30,000222025
International Institute of New EnglandBoston, MA$27,500222025
Sudbury Community Food PantrySudbury, MA$27,500222025
The Center for Arts in Natick (tcan)Natick, MA$27,000442025
Unity Farm SanctuarySherborn, MA$26,000332025
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest IncFramingham, MA$25,500222025
Acton Community Supper and Food Pantry IncBoxborough, MA$25,000112025
Advocates IncFramingham, MA$25,000222025
Fresh Start Furniture BankHudson, MA$25,000222025
Greater Framingham Community ChurchFramingham, MA$25,000222022
SpoonfulsNewton, MA$25,000112025
Framingham History CenterFramingham, MA$22,500222025
Walker IncNeedham, MA$22,200222022
Jeff's Place Children's Bereavement Center IncFramingham, MA$21,500222022
New England Center and Home for VeteransBoston, MA$21,500332023
Food Link IncArlington, MA$20,500222023
Metrowest Mediation ServicesNatick, MA$20,500112022
Boys & Girls Club of Assabet ValleyMaynard, MA$20,000112022
Center for Women & EnterpriseBoston, MA$20,000112022
Chica ProjectQuincy, MA$20,000112023
Daniel J Mccarthy Memorial FundActon, MA$20,000112023
Employment Options IncMarlborough, MA$20,000112022
Family Access of NewtonNewton, MA$20,000112022
Hope and ComfortNeedham, MA$20,000112023
Horace Mann Educational AssociatesFranklin, MA$20,000112021
Kennedy-Donovan Center IncFoxboro, MA$20,000112022
Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding ProgramLincoln, MA$20,000112021
Mass InsightBoston, MA$20,000112022
Massachusetts Audubon SocietyLincoln, MA$20,000112023
More Than WordsWaltham, MA$20,000112021
Morse Institute LibraryNatick, MA$20,000112022
Rifles to RodsAshland, MA$20,000112022
The Discovery Museums IncActon, MA$20,000112023
The Guild for Human ServicesConcord, MA$20,000112022
The Home for Little WanderersBoston, MA$20,000112021
Waltham Boys & Girls ClubsWaltham, MA$20,000112023
Leadership MetrowestFramingham, MA$19,875112023
Friends of 2LIFE CommunitiesBrighton, MA$18,030112022
A Place to TurnNatick, MA$17,500442025
Warriors Within Yoga ProjectNatick, MA$17,500112023
Boys and Girls Clubs of Metrowest IncMalborough, MA$17,000112025
Cocotree KidsNatick, MA$17,000222025
Mab Community Services (mabvi)Brookline, MA$17,000112022
Metrowest Women's FundWeston, MA$17,000112022
Jeff's PlaceFramingham, MA$16,000112025
Minute Man Arc for Human Services IncConcord, MA$16,000222025
The Food ProjectLincoln, MA$15,500222025
Virginia Thurston Healing Garden IncHarvard, MA$15,500222025
Arts Wayland Foundation IncWayland, MA$15,000112025
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass Metrowest IncWorcester, MA$15,000112025
Big Sister Association of Greater BostonBoston, MA$15,000112021
Boys & Girls Club of WorcesterWorcester, MA$15,000112025
Cooperative Elder Services IncConcord, MA$15,000112025
Creative Hub Worcester IncWorcester, MA$15,000112025
Daniel James Mccarthy Memorial Fund IncActon, MA$15,000112025
Girls on the Run Worcester CountyWhitinsville, MA$15,000112025
Habitat for Humanity Metrowest - Greater Worcester IncWorcester, MA$15,000112025
Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts IncActon, MA$15,000112025
Hope and Comfort Inc Dba H&c Hygiene HubNeedham, MA$15,000112025
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - BellinghamBellingham, MA$15,000112025
Mab Community Services IncAllston, MA$15,000112025
Plugged in Band ProgramNeedham, MA$15,000112023
Ria House Inc -- ReadyinspireactFramingham, MA$15,000112025
Ria IncFramingham, MA$15,000112023
Waltham Boys and Girls Club IncWaltham, MA$15,000112025
YWCA Central MassachusettsWorcester, MA$15,000112025
Franklin Performing Arts CompanyFranklin, MA$14,000112023
Open Table IncConcord, MA$13,500432025
Hope WorldwideFramingham, MA$12,500222025
My Brother's TableWayland, MA$12,500222025
Westford Food PantryWestford, MA$12,500222025
Performing Arts Center of Metrowest IncFramingham, MA$12,000222025
2LIFE CommunitiesBoston, MA$10,500222023
Minuteman Arc for Human ServicesConcord, MA$10,500222023
Ashland Education FoundationAshland, MA$10,461112022
Celebration International Church Food PantryWayland, MA$10,000112025
Centro IncWorcester, MA$10,000112025
Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community EducationConcord, MA$10,000112022
Crossroads ContinuumHudson, MA$10,000112022
Framingham Historical and Natural History SocietyFramingham, MA$10,000112021
Framingham State University Foundation IncFramingham, MA$10,000112021
Friendly HouseWorcester, MA$10,000112025
Hospitality Common IncSudbury, MA$10,000112022
John Andrew Mazie Memorial FoundationWorcester, MA$10,000112022
Massachusetts Horticultural SocietyWellesley, MA$10,000112025
Medway Food PantryMedway, MA$10,000222025
Medway Village Food PantryMedway, MA$10,000222025
Mustard Seed Catholic Worker Community IncWorcester, MA$10,000112025
New Life Furniture BankWalpole, MA$10,000112023
Pearl Street Cupboard and CafeFramingham, MA$10,000112025
Plugged in BandNeedham, MA$10,000112025
Programs for PeopleFramingham, MA$10,000112021
Prospect Hill Community FoundationWaltham, MA$10,000112022
Rcs Learning CenterNatick, MA$10,000112022
Ria House IncFramingham, MA$10,000112021
Salvation Army - WalthamWaltham, MA$10,000112025
Seven HillsMilford, MA$10,000112021
United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry IncSouthborough, MA$10,000112025
United Way of Tri-County IncFramingham, MA$10,000112025
Waltham Boys & Girls ClubWaltham, MA$10,000112021
Waltham Partnership for YouthWaltham, MA$10,000112022
Wayside Youth & Family ServicesFramingham, MA$10,000112021
Wayside Youth & Family Support NetworkFramingham, MA$10,000112021
YMCA of Greater Bostoncharles RiverNeedham, MA$10,000112021
Aurelia's Garden IncWellesley, MA$9,775112025
Household Goods IncActon, MA$9,000442025
Literacy UnlimitedFramingham, MA$9,000112025
Friends of PrescottGroton, MA$8,000112023
Aurelias GardenWellesley, MA$7,756112023
Bedford Community TablepantryBedford, MA$7,500222025
Dress for Success Worcester IncWorcester, MA$7,500112025
Historical Natural History and Library Society of South Natick MaNatick, MA$7,500112025
Holliston Pantry ShelfHolliston, MA$7,500222025
Hudson Community Food PantryHudson, MA$7,500222025
League School for AutismWalpole, MA$7,500112025
Maynard Food PantryMaynard, MA$7,500222025
Medfield Food CupboardMedfield, MA$7,500222025
Millis Ecumenical Food PantryMillis, MA$7,500222025
The Parmenter Foundation IncWayland, MA$7,500112025
Walpole Community Food PantryWalpole, MA$7,500222025
Wellesley Food PantryWellesley Hills, MA$7,500222025
Westborough Food PantryWestborough, MA$7,500222025
Catholic Charities Diocese of WorcesterWorcester, MA$5,000112025
El Buen Samaritano Food Program IncWorcester, MA$5,000112025
Quinsigamond Community College Homeplate Food PantryWorcester, MA$5,000112025
Salvation Army - Worcester Citadel Corps Food PantryWorcester, MA$5,000112025
Sherborn Benevolent SocietySherborn, MA$5,000112025
St Bridget's Food PantryFramingham, MA$5,000112025
Straight Ahead MinistriesWorcester, MA$5,000112025
The Natick Community Organic FarmNatick, MA$5,000112025
Doli Atamian Campership Program IncActon, MA$3,000222025
Acton Community Supper - Acton Food PantryBoxborough, MA$2,500112021
Ashland Emergency Fundfood PantryAshland, MA$2,500112021
Celebration Intl Church Food PantryWayland, MA$2,500112021
Franklin Food PantyFranklin, MA$2,500112021
Kids Feastsalvation ArmyWaltham, MA$2,500112021
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry (bellingham)Bellingham, MA$2,500112021
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry (grotonlittleton)Devens, MA$2,500112021
Pearl Street CupboardFramingham, MA$2,500112021
Sherborn Widows & Orphans Benevolent SocietySherborn, MA$2,500112021
Smoc Community Meals ProgramFramingham, MA$2,500112021
St Bridget's TableFramingham, MA$2,500112021
United Parishes of SouthboroughSouthborough, MA$2,500112021
22 MohawksMillis, MA$2,000112022
Doli Atamian Campership PActon, MA$2,000112023
Milford Regional Health Care FoundationMilford, MA$2,000112021
Soar NatickNatick, MA$1,500332025
The Umbrella Arts CenterConcord, MA$1,500222022
HesscoWalpole, MA$1,000112022
Holliston Education FoundationHolliston, MA$1,000112025
Jeffs Place Childrens Bereavement Center IncFramingham, MA$1,000112023
Joan H Brack Charitable FoundationKingston, RI$1,000222022
Medway Community FarmMedway, MA$1,000112021
Natick RotaryNatick, MA$1,000222025
Natick Rotary Club (embrace a Family)Natick, MA$1,000222022
Sherborn Historical SocietySherborn, MA$1,000112025
The Nature Connection IncConcord, MA$1,000222025
Clyde F Brown Home and School Association IncMillis, MA$760112021
Community Foundation forNatick, MA$500112023
Hope FloatsKingston, MA$500112021
Metrowest Esl FundFramingham, MA$500112025
Robbins HouseConcord, MA$500112021
Soar of NatickNatick, MA$500112021
Umbrella Community ArtsConcord, MA$500112023

82 of 208 (39%) 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 26%, across 3 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 kind of organizations it funds

By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 212 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.

Human Services
65 grants
Food & Nutrition
33 grants
Housing & Shelter
16 grants
Youth Development
13 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
13 grants
Arts & Culture
13 grants
Education
12 grants
Mental Health
9 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2021102$1,131,960$10,000
202256$969,316$18,015
202361$874,236$20,000
20241$881,235$881,235
2025107$1,172,875$10,000

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. Middlesex Savings Charitable has 10 of them, worth $1,395,135. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back.

OrganizationLocationApproved
Foundation for MetrowestNatick, MA$250,000
South Middlesex Opportunity CouncilFramingham, MA$218,120
South Middlesex Opportunity CouncilFramingham, MA$183,515
Foundation for MetrowestNatick, MA$183,000
Foundation for MetrowestNatick, MA$160,500
Lovin' SpoonfulsBoston, MA$125,000
Metrowest YMCAFramingham, MA$125,000
Lovin SpoonfulsBoston, MA$75,000
SpoonfulsNewton, MA$50,000
Lovin' SpoonfulsBoston, MA$25,000

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.

Massachusetts
$5.0M
Rhode Island
$1K

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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.

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund113 shared recipientsAmerican Online Giving Foundation Inc87 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc76 shared recipientsCommunity Foundation for Metrowest Inc73 shared recipientsEastern Bank Foundation62 shared recipientsBoston Foundation Inc53 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

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  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Massachusetts.
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  4. 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 Middlesex Savings Charitable'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: Co Middlesex Savings 6 Main St, Natick, MA, 01760. 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.

EIN 04-3521246 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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