Fileno Digregorio Foundation
The Fileno Digregorio Foundation is a private foundation based in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Massachusetts, including a Catholic academy, an animal shelter, and local public and community organizations.
Fileno Digregorio Foundation at a glance
In short: Fileno Digregorio Foundation gave $159K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,330
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -52.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,933
- +89.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,990
- Total assets
- $2,951,034
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fileno Digregorio Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 259 Worcester Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
Phone: (508) 765-5421
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fileno Digregorio Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Catholic Academy ($91K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 88 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 1% to recipients in Connecticut. The filing also lists a $100 grant to an organization in Illinois, representing 0% when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fileno Digregorio Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2020) to $178K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic Academy Southbridge, MA | Charitable Contributioncharitable Contribution | $90,500 |
| Second Chance Animal Shelter Southbridge, MA | Charitable Contribution | $25,750 |
| Southbridge Police Department Southbridge, MA | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Marcos Rios Memorial Fund Southbridge, MA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Town of Southbridge Southbridge, MA | Charitable Contribution | $8,330 |
| Bay Path Education Foundation Charlton, MA | Charitable Contribution | $1,650 |
| Southbridge Business Partnership Southbridge, MA | Charitbale Contribution | $1,000 |
| Southbridge Recreation Southbridge, MA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| United Services Inc Dayville, CT | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association - the Longest Day Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $100 |
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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 | $2,951,034 | $284,526 | $201,325 | $159,330 | 10 | $174,302 | $257,503 | $195,580 |
| 2024 | $2,867,833 | $225,007 | $208,989 | $176,150 | 21 | $188,680 | $204,698 | $179,020 |
| 2023 | $2,851,815 | $209,524 | $180,736 | $147,890 | 18 | $161,003 | $189,791 | $164,124 |
| 2022 | $2,823,027 | $252,887 | $217,983 | $178,250 | 19 | $191,761 | $226,666 | $174,777 |
| 2021 | $2,788,123 | $286,285 | $185,010 | $149,150 | 20 | $164,153 | $265,428 | $177,829 |
| 2020 | $2,686,848 | $108,706 | $176,813 | $146,339 | 13 | — | $90,541 | $164,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fileno Digregorio Foundation reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for charitable organizations in education, animal welfare, public safety, community services, and other charitable activities. United Services Inc., a 2025 grantee, describes its own mission as responding to youth, family, and adult social and behavioral health needs, including mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $159,330. Grants ranged from $100 to $90,500, with a median of $4,990. Notable awards included $90,500 to Trinity Catholic Academy, $25,750 to Second Chance Animal Shelter, $20,000 to the Southbridge Police Department, $10,000 to Marcos Rios Memorial Fund, and $8,330 to the Town of Southbridge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa D Lannon, Joseph N Stolberg, and William R Lannon as trustees.
Fileno Digregorio Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa D. Lannon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William R. Lannon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph N. Stolberg
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dennis F. Gorman Esq. (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fileno Digregorio Foundation
How much does Fileno Digregorio Foundation give each year?
Fileno Digregorio Foundation gave $159K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $176K across 21 grants.
What is Fileno Digregorio Foundation's typical grant size?
Fileno Digregorio Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,990, and its average grant was $15,933, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fileno Digregorio Foundation give grants?
Fileno Digregorio Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Southbridge, MA (7 grants).
Who are Fileno Digregorio Foundation's largest grantees?
Fileno Digregorio Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Catholic Academy ($90,500), Second Chance Animal Shelter ($25,750) and Southbridge Police Department ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fileno Digregorio Foundation?
Fileno Digregorio Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (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 Fileno Digregorio Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for charitable organizations in education, animal welfare, public safety, community services, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fileno Digregorio Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fileno Digregorio Foundation's EIN?
Fileno Digregorio Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7067919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fileno Digregorio Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Fileno Digregorio Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fileno-digregorio-foundation-morg_a40a77eb02554720b016b219ce3114b8
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