Private foundation · Worcester, MA

Bay State Savings Charitable

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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

2023
$13K
8 grants
2022
$18K
10 grants
2021
$15K
8 grants
2020
$16K
11 grants

Top recipients

2 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$4K
2 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$4K
2 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$4K
2 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$4K
1 grant · MA · ✓ Exact match
$2K
1 grant · MA · ✓ Exact match
$2K
1 grant · MA · ✓ Exact match
$2K
1 grant · MA · ✓ Exact match
$2K
1 grant · MA · ✓ Exact match
$2K
1 grant · MA · ✓ Exact match
$2K

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

Mustard Seed Catholic Worker Community Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2023
$2K
Kiwanis Foundation of Worcester Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2023
$2K
Edward Street Child Services Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2023
$2K
Project Just Because Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2023
$2K
African Community Education Program Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2023
$2K
Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2023
$2K
Music Worcester
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2023
$1K
Ria Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2023
$1K
Overlook Food Awareness Resource of Massachusetts Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Quinsigamond Rowing Association
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Detectogether Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Community Harvest Project Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Jeremiah's Inn Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Rise Above Foundation Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Boys and Girls Club of Worcester
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$2K
4 Others Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$1K
Worcester County Poetry Association
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2022
$500
Pakachoag Acres Daycare
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2021
$2K
Straight Ahead Ministries Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2021
$2K
Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2021
$2K
African Community Education Program Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2021
$2K
Genesis Club House Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2021
$2K
Render Creative Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2021
$2K
The Casa Project Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2021
$2K
Ria Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2021
$1K
Simon Says Give Inc
General Operating Support
MN · TY 2020
$2K
Rise Above Foundation Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$2K
Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$2K
Dress for Success Worcester Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$2K
Mcauley-nazareth Home for Boys Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$2K
Living in Freedom Together
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$2K
Project New Hope
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$1K
Artreach Studio Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$1K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massmetrowest Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$1K
Love Your Labels Inc
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$1K
Vox New England
General Operating Support
MA · TY 2020
$750

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.