Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Barre, Massachusetts. It made 22 grants totaling $110,993 in 2024, supporting organizations and projects in Massachusetts, including food access, community services, education, libraries, and local facilities.
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc gave $111K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,993
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,045
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,400
- Total assets
- $1,360,424
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Request a grant application and submit the listed materials.
- Review Cycle
- None specified on the filing.
- Deadline
- None specified on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen Brewer
Mailing address: 193 Pleasant Street PO Box 258, Barre, MA 01005
Phone: (877) 355-4693
Website: https://barresavingscharitable.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barre Food Pantry ($16K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing identifies the service region of the former Barre Savings Bank as Barre, Paxton, Princeton, and surrounding towns. All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2020) to $111K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barre Food Pantry Barre, MA | Tables and Mobile Refrigeration | $15,900 |
| Town of Barre Barre, MA | 911 Memorial | $15,000 |
| Hardwick Elementary PTO Gilbertville, MA | Natures Classroom | $8,000 |
| Montachusett Veterans Outreach Ctr Gardner, MA | Website Redesign and Website | $7,800 |
| Barre Historical Society Barre, MA | Fire Sprinkler Update | $7,000 |
| Quabbin Area Little League Barre, MA | Scholarship for Players | $6,000 |
| Dismas House Worcester, MA | Program to Stabilize Formerly Homeless Adults | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fobes Memorial Library Oakham, MA | Library Programming | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Stone Church Inc Gilbertville, MA | Building Renovations | $5,000 |
| Paige Memorial Library Hardwick, MA | Paving a Path for Building Access | $4,645 |
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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 | $1,360,424 | $88,606 | $126,264 | $110,993 | 22 | $117,264 | $79,606 | $125,035 |
| 2023 | $1,398,082 | $143,017 | $111,743 | $97,250 | 24 | $104,783 | $135,517 | $110,431 |
| 2022 | $1,366,808 | $115,121 | $117,128 | $102,881 | 22 | $109,628 | $106,621 | $112,572 |
| 2021 | $1,368,815 | $77,845 | $115,658 | $103,700 | 21 | $107,961 | $70,148 | $116,474 |
| 2020 | $1,406,628 | $56,380 | $97,324 | $87,800 | 20 | — | $48,653 | $95,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $125K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a food pantry, a 911 memorial, outdoor learning and student scholarships, veterans’ outreach, library programs, and building improvements.
Among the grantees, Barre Historical Society says it preserves and restores historical artifacts and documents for public education. Friends of the Stone Church describes its mission as cultural and community enrichment. Barre Library Association says its mission is to maintain and operate a free public library.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $110,993. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,900, with a median of $4,400. Larger awards included $15,900 to Barre Food Pantry for tables and mobile refrigeration; $15,000 to the Town of Barre for a 911 memorial; $8,000 to Hardwick Elementary PTO for Natures Classroom; and $7,800 to Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center for a website redesign and website.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, request a grant application. Required materials listed on the filing are a copy of the IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, a list of the board of directors, an annual report, projected financial information for the project, and a list of other funders and amounts committed for that project. Awards are restricted to organizations qualifying as exempt under IRS regulations and located in the stated service region.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen Brewer as president, Daniel Haynes as treasurer, and Ann Meilus as clerk. Directors listed are Paul Cranston, Brian Cirelli, Thomas Mertzic, Maureen Marshall, and Tracey McDonald.
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Stephen Brewer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Brewer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Cirelli
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maureen Marshall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Cranston
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Mertzic
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracey McDonald
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ann Meilus
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Haynes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rebecca Tuttle (2020–2023) — Clerk
- Former: John Brewer (2020) — Director
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 Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc gave $111K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 24 grants.
What is Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,400, and its average grant was $5,045, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Barre, MA (7 grants), Gilbertville, MA (3 grants), Oakham, MA (2 grants) and Hardwick, MA (2 grants).
Does Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Barre Food Pantry ($15,900), Town of Barre ($15,000) and Hardwick Elementary PTO ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc?
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (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 Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a food pantry, a 911 memorial, outdoor learning and student scholarships, veterans’ outreach, library programs, and building improvements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc?
Request a grant application and submit the listed materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Barre Savings Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2319030. 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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