Private foundation · EIN 04-2105740 · Cohasset, Massachusetts · Health care

Social Service League of Cohasset Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $98K total, median $3,500. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$98K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 4 of 8 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Launch ProgramCohasset, MAEducation$45K
Cohasset CaresBraintree, MASocial assistance$30K
Cohasset Elder AffairsCohasset, MASocial assistance$10K
Cohasset Food PantryCohasset, MASocial assistance$5,000

About this foundation

Social Service League of Cohasset Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cohasset, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1957. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Social Service League of Cohasset Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Social Service League of Cohasset Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $98K across 8 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Social Service League of Cohasset Inc give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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