Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation
The Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Its filing describes support for individual scholarships for Chelsea, Massachusetts, residents and general contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) charities.
Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,021,885
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $261,824
- +101.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $234,707
- +122.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $27,117
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing lists January. That filing’s application cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing lists January.
- Contact
Application contact: Patricia Simboli
Mailing address: 397 Main St, Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (781) 460-2006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 39 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing specifies individual scholarships for residents of Chelsea, Massachusetts. It does not state a geographic restriction for general contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) charities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 7% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $224K (2020). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Excel Academy Charter School Chelsea, MA | General Support | $2,500 |
| St Eulalia Church Winchester, MA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities Boston, MA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School Dorchester, MA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Oyster Harbors Club Employee Scholarship Fund Osterville, MA | General Support | $1,000 |
| St Anthony's Shrine Boston, MA | General Support | $500 |
| Beverly Bootstraps Community Service Beverly, MA | General Support | $500 |
| Kaplan Family Hospice House Danvers, MA | General Support | $500 |
| Massachusetts Citizens for Life Walpole, MA | General Support | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,021,885 | $261,824 | $27,117 | — | — | — | $234,707 | $194,590 |
| 2023 | $3,787,178 | $129,719 | $36,440 | $12,250 | 10 | $12,250 | $105,529 | $181,261 |
| 2022 | $3,693,899 | $-2,215 | $81,388 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | — | $194,283 |
| 2021 | $3,777,502 | $2,239,313 | $30,282 | $9,550 | 7 | — | $2,218,581 | $145,156 |
| 2020 | $1,507,757 | $34,478 | $235,936 | $224,200 | 20 | — | $22,742 | $134,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated award restrictions cover individual scholarships for Chelsea residents and general contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) charities. In 2023, it gave $500 to Massachusetts Citizens for Life Inc. The grantee describes its mission as fostering respect for human life and defending the right to life of all human beings, born and unborn; this is the grantee’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported zero grants. In 2023, it reported 10 grants totaling $12,250, an average of $1,225 per grant. In 2022, it reported two grants totaling $30,000, an average of $15,000 per grant. The 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
The filing says applicants should submit a narrative expressing merit and financial need. It lists Patricia Simboli as the contact and restricts awards to individual scholarships for Chelsea residents and general contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Patricia Simboli is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation is led by Patricia Simboli, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Simboli
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anthony C. Simboli (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation
How large is Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation?
Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $262K.
What does Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated award restrictions cover individual scholarships for Chelsea residents and general contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) charities. In 2023, it gave $500 to Massachusetts Citizens for Life Inc. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation?
Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation make grants?
The filing specifies individual scholarships for residents of Chelsea, Massachusetts. It does not state a geographic restriction for general contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) charities.
How much is Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Anthony C Simboli Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2632222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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