Fall River Women's Union
Fall River Women's Union is a private charitable foundation based in Fall River, Massachusetts, serving women and children since 1873. The organization provides financial assistance, advice, amusement, and support to needy women and their children while promoting the general welfare of women and children in the greater Fall River area.
Key facts about Fall River Women's Union
- EIN
- 04-2104051
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,060
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- Average grant
- $2,177
- Median grant
- $1,650
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applicants must follow directions outlined on the Grant Applications page. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fall River Women's Union funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Fall River Women's Union's 40 itemized 2025 grants were Massachusetts (89%) and Rhode Island (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fall River, MA (26 grants), New Bedford, MA (4 grants) and Dartmouth, MA (2 grants). None of its 40 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (38 grants).
Is Fall River Women's Union open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 40 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$87K
-5.1% YoY
Grant Count
40
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+6.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation fulfills its exempt purpose of rendering financial assistance to needy women and their children as well as promoting the general welfare of women and children. The organization also works to bring awareness to its activities through membership engagement.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Social supportive agencies
- Organized training and professional development
- Technical, food, and daycare assistance
- Recreational experiences (including camperships)
- Formal education opportunities
Grantmaking
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves the greater Fall River, Massachusetts area, with some funding extending to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 40 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,041,126 (2024)
- Total Giving: $91,760 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $150,950 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $140,598 (2024)
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Thomas Chew Memorial BG Club ($8,750), Family Service Association ($6,000), YMCA Southcoast Inc ($5,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS CHEW MEMORIAL BG CLUB Fall River, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,750 |
| FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION Fall River, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| YMCA SOUTHCOAST INC New Bedford, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| STAR KIDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Middletown, RI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| COACHING4CHANGE Taunton, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,500 |
| GNOME INC Fall River, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,500 |
| FALL RIVER DEACONESS HOME Fall River, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| STEPPINGSTONE INC Fall River, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NE Warwick, RI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,850 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FR Fall River, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jennifer G. Bogan, President
- Karen Holmes, 1st Vice President
- Betty Prescott, 2nd Vice President
- Louise Keane, Secretary
- Karen Smigel, Assistant Secretary
- Dorothy Mahoney-Pacheco, Treasurer
- Joan Medeiros, Finance Chair
- Jean Peelor, Hospitality
- Ada Snow, Nominating Chair
- Martha Sanford, Member at Large
- Karin Wood, Member at Large
- Bonnie Davis Mendes, Executive Coordinator
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Bogan | President | — | — |
| Karen Holmes | Vice Preside | — | — |
| Betty Prescott | Vice Preside | — | — |
| Louise Keane | Secretary | — | — |
| Karen Smigel | Assistant Se | — | — |
| Susan Canfield | Treasurer | — | — |
| Sarah Jansen | Member at LA | — | — |
| Katherine Librera | Member at LA | — | — |
| Joan Medeiros | Member at LA | — | — |
| Suzanne Mills Shaw | Member at LA | — | — |
| Jean Peelor | Member at LA | — | — |
| Christine Plante | Member at LA | — | — |
| Mary Lee Prescott-Griffin | Member at LA | — | — |
| Martha Sanford | Member at LA | — | — |
| Katherine Schelder-Clark | Member at LA | — | — |
| Ada Snow | Member at LA | — | — |
| Karen Wadleigh | Member at LA | — | — |
| Karin Wood | Member at LA | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization celebrated its 150-year anniversary in 2023, marking over a century and a half of service to women and families in the Fall River community.
Fall River Women's Union marks 150 years of aiding women and familiesContact Information
Fall River Women's Union 101 Rock Street Fall River, MA 02720
Phone: 508-674-8861
Email:
- General Information: womensunion@frwu.org
- Grants: grants@frwu.org
- President: president@frwu.org
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM, or by appointment
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fall River Women's Union fund?
The foundation fulfills its exempt purpose of rendering financial assistance to needy women and their children as well as promoting the general welfare of women and children. The organization also works to bring awareness to its activities through membership engagement. Primary funding focus areas include: • Social supportive agencies • Organized training and professional development • Technical, food, and daycare assistance • Recreational experiences (including camperships) • Formal education …
How do I apply for a grant from Fall River Women's Union?
Applicants must follow directions outlined on the Grant Applications page. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Fall River Women's Union make grants?
The foundation primarily serves the greater Fall River, Massachusetts area, with some funding extending to Rhode Island.
What size grants does Fall River Women's Union award?
In 2025, Fall River Women's Union awarded 40 grants totaling $87K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fall River Women's Union's EIN?
Fall River Women's Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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