Private foundation · EIN 20-5159670 · Acton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aberdale Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,750.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $3,500 total, median $1,750. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$3,500
Median grant
$1,750
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

Cover letter with request, complete literature on organization, proof of 501(c)3 status Contact: The Aberdale Foundation Co Andrew a, 5 Stacys Way, Acton, Ma, 6178283992 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Berkshire Hills Regional School DistrictStockbridge, MAScholarships$2,000
Worcester Polytechnical InstituteWorcester, MAEvent sponsorships$1,500

About this foundation

Aberdale Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Acton, Massachusetts, administered in care of Andrew Aberdale, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Aberdale Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Cover letter with request, complete literature on organization, proof of 501(c)3 status Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Aberdale Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3,500 across 2 grants, a median of $1,750.

Where does Aberdale Foundation give?

Massachusetts (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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