A Chance for Progress Inc
A Chance for Progress Inc is a private foundation based in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports $225,000 in grants to 18 organizations, and describes direct charitable activity as “A Chance for Progress - Empowering Lives Through Technology.”
A Chance for Progress Inc at a glance
In short: A Chance for Progress Inc gave $225K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $12,500
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,094,534
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to A Chance for Progress Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 Country Club Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180
Phone: (617) 515-6323
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A Chance for Progress Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Scleroderma Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Stoneham, Massachusetts. In 2025, recipients in Massachusetts received 47% of grant dollars, followed by California at 18%, Texas at 16%, Georgia at 11%, and Rhode Island at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How A Chance for Progress Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Scleroderma Foundation Danvers, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Oneta Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| More Perfect Union Atlanta, GA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro North Stoneham, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| The CIO Scholarship Fund Laguna Beach, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| A Wish with Wings Forth Worth, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boston Backpack Project Stoneham, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Girls Empowerment Network Austin, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mission of Deeds Reading, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| New Englanders Helping Our Veterans Burrillville, RI | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,094,534 | $5,355,322 | $261,053 | $225,000 | 18 | $253,548 | $222,817 | $251,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Chance for Progress Inc reported a distributable amount of $252K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as “A Chance for Progress - Empowering Lives Through Technology.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the National Scleroderma Foundation says it advances medical research, disease awareness, and support and education for people with scleroderma and their networks. More Perfect Union says it strengthens communities through social gatherings, service projects, and civic engagement. Rise Above Foundation says it provides Massachusetts children in foster care with access to enriching activities and experiences.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes assisting veterans in need, granting wishes to children with life-threatening conditions, and providing free home goods and furniture to people in need. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated program areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $225,000 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $25,000 each to the National Scleroderma Foundation, The Oneta Foundation, and More Perfect Union; $20,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Metro North; and $15,000 to The CIO Scholarship Fund. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to A Wish With Wings, Boston Backpack Project, Girls Empowerment Network, Mission of Deeds, New Englanders Helping Our Veterans, Rise Above Foundation, and Self Esteem Boston.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Scott Barlow is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
A Chance for Progress Inc is led by Scott Barlow, President on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Barlow
President
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Chance for Progress Inc
How much does A Chance for Progress Inc give each year?
A Chance for Progress Inc gave $225K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is A Chance for Progress Inc's typical grant size?
A Chance for Progress Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,500, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A Chance for Progress Inc give grants?
A Chance for Progress Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (18%) and Texas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stoneham, MA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does A Chance for Progress Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of A Chance for Progress Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are A Chance for Progress Inc's largest grantees?
A Chance for Progress Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Scleroderma Foundation ($25,000), The Oneta Foundation ($25,000) and More Perfect Union ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is A Chance for Progress Inc?
A Chance for Progress Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A Chance for Progress Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as “A Chance for Progress - Empowering Lives Through Technology.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A Chance for Progress Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A Chance for Progress Inc's EIN?
A Chance for Progress Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1644932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does A Chance for Progress Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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