Private foundation · Worcester, MA
Bay State Savings Charitable
Typical grant size
$1K – $2K – $2K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
27
Repeat grantees
5
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNo current deadlines for submissions as giving criteria are reevaluated.
ContactThe Organization · 5088909000
MaterialsApplications, guidelines, and submission procedures are available on the Bay State Savings Bank website, at the following address: https://www.baystatesavingsbank.com/about-us/community-involvement/ bss-charitable-foundation/ As of the filing of this Form 990-PF, the Foundation is reevaluating its giving criteria, including how materials and applications should be submitted, what form applications should be submitted in, and when applications are due.
RestrictionsThe Bay State Savings Charitable Foundation provides support only to non-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Foundation was created for the specific purpose of making contributions to organizations that enhance the quality of life in selection communities by further culture and arts, education, the environment, health and human services, civic affairs, and community development. However, as of the filing of this Form 990-PF, specific conditions, restrictions, and limitations on awards are currently pending determination as the Foundation reevaluates its giving criteria.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Jay Z Aframe
Director
John E Graham
Director
George F Sullivan Jr
Director
Diane Giampa
President
Cheri E Carty
Treasurer and Clerk
Peter B Alden
President (end 8/2023)
Seth a Pitts
President (start 9/2023)
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
0.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
37
Total grants awarded
$62K
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$2K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.