How to apply
Forms available at above address Contact: Mary Beth Jokela, 780 Main Street, Fitchburg, Ma, 9783451061 Deadlines: See application Restrictions: 501(c)(3) public charities located in the greater fitchburg area or that contribute to the communities located in the greater fitchburg area and to the welfare of the people an institutions of these communities
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
46 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $19K |
| Newvue CommunitiesFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $15K |
| United Way of North Central MassFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $15K |
| Community Foundation of North Central MaFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Groton Hill MusicGroton, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Habitat for Humanity North Central MassLeominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Health Alliance HospitalLeominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| North Star Family ServicesLeominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| Salvation Army Massachusetts DivisionCanton, MA | Exempt purpose | $10K |
| St Bernard's High SchoolFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Spanish American CenterLeominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross of MassachusettsMedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg & LeominsterLeominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| City of Fitchburg - Mayor's Energy FundFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ginny's Helping HandLeominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Making Opportunity CountFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Montachusett Community Branch YMCAFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Montachusett Veterans OutreachGardner, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College FoundationGardner, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Arc of OpportunityFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Joe Ruth Memorial Baseball GameTownsend, MA | Exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| Wachusett Business IncubatorGardner, MA | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Crocker Field Restoration CommitteeFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Eagle Hill FoundationHardwick, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Just Understand My PotentialHarvard, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| 658 Main Street FoundationFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Anna Maria CollegePaxton, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Fitchburg Historical SocietyFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Francis Ouiment Scholarship FundNorton, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| North Central Mass Chamber of CommerceFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts Taxxpayers FoundationBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,545 |
| Nashua River Watershed AssociationGroton, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| St Leo's SchoolLeominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Fitchburg Art MuseumFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Healing Garden Cancer Support CenterHarvard, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Partners in CharityWorcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Rise Above FoundationNorthbridge, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Montachusett ChoraleLeominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Worcester Art MuseumWorcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Carenet PrcFitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $500 |
| Juniper FoundationPaxton, MA | Exempt purpose | $500 |
| Leominster Public LibraryLeominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $500 |
| Safe HomesWorcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $500 |
| The Clark TournamentAshburnham, MA | Exempt purpose | $500 |
| Vanessa Marcotte FoundationMedfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Exempt purpose | $250 |
By state: Massachusetts 45 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Rollstone Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, administered in care of Martin F Connors Jr, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Rollstone Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Forms available at above address Deadlines: See application.
How much does Rollstone Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $209K across 46 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Rollstone Charitable Foundation Inc give?
Massachusetts (45 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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