Private foundation · EIN 21-5731008 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

New Community Fund 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: 1 grants paid, $100K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$100K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
West End House Boys & Girls ClubAllston, MAWest end house is the largest youth development agency in the allston-brighton community providing high-impact programs that ensure that ou…$100K

About this foundation

New Community Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Charles Rodgers, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 New Community Fund 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 New Community Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 1 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does New Community Fund Inc give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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