Funder directory Massachusetts Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation

Private foundation · Raynham, MA · EIN 113689271

Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$1,000–$6,000

median $3,500

Giving (latest FY)

$212,200

56 grants · FY2025

Assets

$568,938

gives in MA, RI

Human services · 32%Food & agriculture · 19%Housing & shelter · 11%Health care · 10%Youth development · 8%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: A Grant application can be found at: https://www.bluestone.bank/home/about-us/grants Applicants must be prepared to include with their proposals the following documents: a copy of the their IRS Determination Letter of 501(c)(3) status and tax identification number; a cover letter identifying the objective of the applicant's proposal; a project budget; a list of funding sources for the proposal, if beyond support from the Foundation; a list of the applicant's Board Members and a detail of Board Participation; and information regarding any relationship between the applicant and Bluestone Bank.

Deadlines: The Foundation meets quarterly (January, April, July, October) to review pending applications.

Restrictions: The Foundation prioritizes local organizations that create a positive impact in the community, and that benefit predominantly low-to-moderate income households. Historically, this means that the Foundation has focused on organizations that target: affordable housing and homelessness issues; economic development and community partnerships; health and human services; education, youth services, and literacy; and special projects and capacity building.

Contact: Nicholas Gervasi · c/o Bluestone Bank 756 Orchard, Raynham, MA, 02767 · 5088843326

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
St Vincent de Paul Society - Norton · Norton, MA General Support $12,000
Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children · Attleboro, MA General Support $7,500
My Brother's Keeper · South Easton, MA General Support $7,500
Old Colony Habitat for Humanity - Attleboro · Attleboro, MA General Support $7,500
Franklin Food Pantry · Franklin, MA General Support $7,200
Our Daily Bread Food & Resource Center · Taunton, MA General Support $7,000
Confikids Inc · Foxboro, MA General Support $5,000
Treetop Tutoring Inc · Taunton, MA General Support $3,000
West Bridgewater Food Pantry Inc · West Bridgewater, MA General Support $4,500
West Bridgewater Youth Athletic Association · West Bridgewater, MA General Support $1,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.