J Irving & Jane L England Charitable
J Irving & Jane L England Charitable is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 2024, it made 59 grants totaling $275,750, with recipients including schools, libraries, youth-serving organizations, and community service organizations.
J Irving & Jane L England Charitable at a glance
In short: J Irving & Jane L England Charitable gave $276K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,750
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,674
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $2,959,788
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to J Irving & Jane L England Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Ann K Molloy, Trustee, as the contact and “details of charitable activity” as the form and materials. Donations are ordinarily limited to charities operating in West Brookfield and Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Review Cycle
- December 1 of the year for which the donation is requested.
- Deadline
- December 1 of the year for which the donation is requested.
- Contact
Application contact: Ann K Molloy Trustee
Mailing address: 370 Main Street Suite 800, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 756-2423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Irving & Jane L England Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Brookfield Parentteacher Group ($17K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 246 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that donations are ordinarily limited to charities operating in West Brookfield and Worcester, Massachusetts. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 1% to recipients in Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Irving & Jane L England Charitable gives
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $18K (2022) to $276K (2024). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Brookfield Parentteacher Group West Brookfield, MA | General | $16,500 |
| Friendly House Worcester, MA | General | $15,700 |
| West Brookfield Elementary West Brookfield, MA | General | $11,000 |
| Why ME Worcester, MA | General | $11,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Worcester Worcester, MA | General | $10,000 |
| First Congregational Church of West Brookfield West Brookfield, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Quaboag Historical Society West Brookfield, MA | General | $10,000 |
| West Brookfield Public Library West Brookfield, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Worcester Public Library Foundation Worcester, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Worcester Worcester, MA | General | $9,000 |
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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 | $2,959,788 | $298,151 | $407,055 | $275,750 | 59 | $360,285 | $211,381 | $269,066 |
| 2023 | $2,905,988 | $263,854 | $340,584 | $265,800 | 58 | $288,235 | $211,578 | $237,419 |
| 2022 | $2,982,718 | $170,238 | $92,721 | $18,000 | 3 | $54,468 | $132,181 | $232,743 |
| 2021 | $2,905,201 | $294,086 | $322,016 | $253,050 | 64 | $286,718 | $258,788 | $246,777 |
| 2020 | $2,933,131 | $103,874 | $318,596 | $248,075 | 62 | — | $68,144 | $219,557 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Irving & Jane L England Charitable reported a distributable amount of $269K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations serving Worcester and West Brookfield communities. For example, Friendly House describes its work as providing coordinated neighborhood services to Worcester families, while the West Brookfield Rescue Squad says it provides ambulance and rescue services to West Brookfield residents and businesses. Girls Incorporated of Worcester describes its mission as helping girls build skills and meet challenges through programs and opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 59 grants totaling $275,750. Grants ranged from $500 to $16,500, with a median of $3,500. Among the largest were $16,500 to West Brookfield ParentTeacher Group, $15,700 to Friendly House, $11,000 each to West Brookfield Elementary and Why Me, and $10,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, First Congregational Church of West Brookfield, Quaboag Historical Society, West Brookfield Public Library, and Worcester Public Library Foundation.
Other 2024 recipients included Girls Incorporated of Worcester ($9,000), West Brookfield Rescue Squad ($8,800), and Community Legal Aid ($7,500). Community Legal Aid describes its work as providing legal assistance to low-income and elderly people; Worcester Public Library Foundation says it raises funds to support the library’s continuing vitality. These are descriptions of the organizations, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann K Molloy and Francis J Russell as co-trustees.
J Irving & Jane L England Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann K. Molloy
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Francis J. Russell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $10K, to Ann K Molloy (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J Irving & Jane L England Charitable
How much does J Irving & Jane L England Charitable give each year?
J Irving & Jane L England Charitable gave $276K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $266K across 58 grants.
What is J Irving & Jane L England Charitable's typical grant size?
J Irving & Jane L England Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,674, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Irving & Jane L England Charitable give grants?
J Irving & Jane L England Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (39 grants), West Brookfield, MA (8 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does J Irving & Jane L England Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Irving & Jane L England Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Irving & Jane L England Charitable's largest grantees?
J Irving & Jane L England Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include West Brookfield Parentteacher Group ($16,500), Friendly House ($15,700) and West Brookfield Elementary ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Irving & Jane L England Charitable?
J Irving & Jane L England Charitable reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $360K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $269K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Irving & Jane L England Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations serving Worcester and West Brookfield communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Irving & Jane L England Charitable?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Irving & Jane L England Charitable's EIN?
J Irving & Jane L England Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6836265. 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.
Data update history
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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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