Franklin County Massachusetts
Franklin County Massachusetts is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Greenfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $9.
Franklin County Massachusetts at a glance
In short: Franklin County Massachusetts gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,783
- -87.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,892
- -49.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,892
- Total assets
- $29,681
- +83.1% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who Franklin County Massachusetts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarships to Indigent Persons ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Franklin County Massachusetts gives
- In 2024 it paid out 280% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $33K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships to Indigent Persons Greenfield, MA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Greenfield Recreation Department Greenfield, MA | Community Betterment | $783 |
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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 | $29,681 | $18,207 | $4,737 | $3,783 | 2 | $4,237 | $9 | $1,512 |
| 2023 | $16,211 | $37,794 | $33,674 | $30,000 | 8 | $32,900 | $9 | — |
| 2022 | $12,091 | $44,860 | $36,951 | $32,796 | 13 | $34,996 | $7 | — |
| 2021 | $4,182 | $3,136 | $8,080 | — | — | — | $3 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin County Massachusetts reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklin County Massachusetts is led by David Green, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Green
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bresciano
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Walters
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Franklin Schwerin (2021–2023) — Clerk
- Former: Barbara Campbell (2021–2022) — Assistant Tr
- Former: Barbara Watts (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Howe (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kristi Bodin (2022) — President
- Former: Michelle Dwyer (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Franklin County Massachusetts
How much does Franklin County Massachusetts give each year?
Franklin County Massachusetts gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 8 grants.
How large is Franklin County Massachusetts?
Franklin County Massachusetts reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Franklin County Massachusetts?
Franklin County Massachusetts is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Greenfield, MA. It holds $30K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Franklin County Massachusetts operate?
Franklin County Massachusetts has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Franklin County Massachusetts's EIN?
Franklin County Massachusetts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4953709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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