Private foundation · EIN 87-4061521 · West Hartford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bolduc Schuster Family Foundation

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: 10 grants paid, $630K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$630K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baystate Health IncSpringfield, MACurrent use for general charitable purposes$320K
(foundation of the Roman Catholic) Diocese of Springfield Mass IncSpringfield, MACurrent use for general charitable purposes$200K
Friends of Libertas Academy Charter School IncSpringfield, MACurrent use for general charitable purposes$50K
Saint Michael's SchoolLowell, MACurrent use for general charitable purposes$25K
American Red CrossWashington, DCCurrent use for general charitable purposes$10K
Lighthouse HolyokeHolyoke, MACurrent use for general charitable purposes$10K
Missionary Sisters of the Holy RosaryDublin, EICurrent use for general charitable purposes$5,000
Willie Ross School for the DeafLongmeadow, MACurrent use for general charitable purposes$5,000
Springfield MuseumsSpringfield, MACurrent use for general charitable purposes$2,750
New England Public Media Inc (nepm - for Murrow Society)Springfield, MACurrent use for general charitable purposes$2,500

By state: Massachusetts 8 · District of Columbia 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Bolduc Schuster Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Bolduc Schuster Family Foundation 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 Bolduc Schuster Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $630K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Bolduc Schuster Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), INTL (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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