Arbour Way Foundation Inc
Arbour Way Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $4,048,133 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York.
Arbour Way Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arbour Way Foundation Inc gave $4.0M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $311K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,048,133
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $311,395
- +21.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $112,709,301
- +47.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arbour Way Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Huntington Ave Floor 25, Boston, MA 02199
Phone: (617) 859-1660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arbour Way Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($2.2M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 28 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 35% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 11% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arbour Way Foundation Inc gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2023) to $4.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Children's Hospital Corporation dba Boston Childrens Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Support | $333,333 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | General Support | $301,500 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Inc Siasconset, MA | General Support | $298,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Support for the Kelly Writers House | $200,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Wily Network Inc Newton, MA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Ukrainian Relief Mission Charitable Corporation Harwich Port, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,709,301 | $30,415,297 | $5,239,729 | $4,048,133 | 13 | $4,059,757 | $1,201,316 | $5,766,067 |
| 2023 | $76,337,142 | $18,576,683 | $3,884,912 | $3,836,333 | 15 | $3,842,490 | $1,874,999 | $3,876,881 |
| 2022 | $56,200,088 | $56,228,956 | $28,868 | — | — | — | $206,183 | $965,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arbour Way Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.8M 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for hospitals, a university, and organizations working in education, youth development, humanitarian assistance, and the arts. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Inc says it supports local 501(c)(3) organizations and education scholarship programs. The Wily Network says it helps scholars thrive in four-year residential colleges and transition to post-college life. Artists Association of Nantucket says it fosters visual arts on Nantucket and supports artists and arts education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $4,048,133. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $150,000.
Among its 2024 grants, the foundation awarded $2,000,000 to the University of Pennsylvania for general support and $200,000 to the university for support of the Kelly Writers House. Other grants included $500,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital, $333,333 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, $301,500 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and $298,500 to Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Inc. The Wily Network received $60,000, Ukrainian Relief Mission Charitable Corporation received $50,000, Artists Association of Nantucket received $19,800, and Roca Pallin Youth Center Inc received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arbour Way Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Colagiacomo, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Colagiacomo
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davis Rosborough
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Wolpow
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Wolpow
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Rosborough
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Wolpow
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Wolpow
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Weintraub
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fondo
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Arbour Way Foundation Inc
How much does Arbour Way Foundation Inc give each year?
Arbour Way Foundation Inc gave $4.0M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 15 grants.
What is Arbour Way Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arbour Way Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $311,395, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arbour Way Foundation Inc give grants?
Arbour Way Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (35%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Nantucket, MA (2 grants).
Does Arbour Way Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Arbour Way Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arbour Way Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arbour Way Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($2,200,000 across 2 grants), Children's Hospital Corporation dba Boston Childrens Hospital ($500,000) and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($333,333), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arbour Way Foundation Inc?
Arbour Way Foundation Inc reported $112.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arbour Way Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for hospitals, a university, and organizations working in education, youth development, humanitarian assistance, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arbour Way Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arbour Way Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arbour Way Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1930194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Arbour Way Foundation 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Arbour Way Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arbour-way-foundation-inc-morg_a529c5765fa341f18403f099055843ec
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