Fitts Family Foundation Inc
Fitts Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Byfield, Massachusetts. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Fitts Family Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $27
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $27
- -6.9% 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 Fitts Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 final return that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because the filing is marked final, this should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6 Fraser Lane, Byfield, MA 01922
Phone: (781) 383-0886
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fitts Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Massachusetts, Washington, DC, California, New York, and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 41 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metro West YMCA Framingham, MA | Youth program to build healthy minds, spirits, and bodies | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Defend rights and liberties guaranteed by U.S. constitution and laws | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | International Medical Care | $3,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | Support Efforts to Strengthen Our Democracy | $2,000 |
| Futures Without Violence San Francisco, CA | Work to End Violence Against Women and Children | $2,000 |
| International Ctr for Journalists Washington, DC | Provide training, mentoring, financial support to journalists around the world | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Ctr Montgomery, AL | Legal Advocacy for Civil Rights | $2,000 |
| Violence Policy Center Washington, DC | Gun Control Advocacy | $2,000 |
| Father Bill's Place Quincy, MA | End and Prevent Homelessness | $1,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Provide Access to Healthy Food for the Needy | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $27 | — | — | — | $27 | — |
| 2023 | $799 | $29 | — | — | — | $29 | $30 |
| 2022 | $424 | $26 | $2,774 | — | — | $26 | $891 |
| 2021 | $35,854 | $68,554 | $11,568 | — | — | $67,922 | — |
| 2020 | $703,681 | $34,082 | $58,004 | $47,000 | 41 | $34,082 | $47,135 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2020 grantees included Common Cause Education Fund, which says it works to increase public understanding of democracy and promote citizen engagement; Futures Without Violence, which says it seeks to end violence against women and children; and the Violence Policy Center, which describes its work as educational and research activity on firearms violence.
Other 2020 recipients included the Greater Boston Food Bank, which describes its work as acquiring and distributing food; the National Alliance to End Homelessness and Pine Street Inn, whose stated missions concern preventing or ending homelessness; the International Rescue Committee, which says it responds to humanitarian crises; and Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation, which says it connects people through information, ideas, and cultural content.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $47,000. Among the listed recipients were Common Cause Education Fund, Futures Without Violence, and the Violence Policy Center, each receiving $2,000; the Greater Boston Food Bank, which received $1,500; and the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the International Rescue Committee, and Pine Street Inn, each receiving $1,000. Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas K. Fitts as president and director. Barbara F. Nickerson is listed as treasurer, clerk, and director.
Fitts Family Foundation Inc is led by Douglas K. Fitts, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas K. Fitts
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara F. Nickerson
Treasurer, Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Fitts Family Foundation Inc
What does Fitts Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fitts Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2024 final return that it made 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 ↑
Where does Fitts Family Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Massachusetts, Washington, DC, California, New York, and Maine.
What is Fitts Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fitts Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1016520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fitts Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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