Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Fremont, NH EIN: 27-4897902

Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Fremont, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $38K.

Key facts about Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc

In short: Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc gave $38K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $38K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 27-4897902
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021): $38,002
Grants made (2021): 1
Average grant: $38,002
Median grant: $38,002
Primary geography: Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc

How much does Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc gave $38K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

How Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc gives

In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$38K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$38K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $38K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts

Cities

Boston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020	2019
Total Assets	—	$38,002	—
Revenue	—	$37,403	—
Expenses	$38,002	—	—
Qualifying Distributions	$38,002	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$1,718	$1,718	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Women's Foundation of Boston Boston, MA	promoting economic advancementleadership of women/girlsof greater Boston area	$38,002

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Lois M Fontana, President, Clerk & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

Lois M Fontana

President, Clerk & Director

President & Clerk → President, Clerk & Director, 2021

On filings since 2019

1 hr/week

No compensation reported
Thomas Fontana

Treasurer & Director

On filings since 2019

1 hr/week

No compensation reported

Former officers (2)

Former: Barclay H Morse (2019–2020) — Director
Former: Marion Fontana (2019–2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc?

Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Fremont, NH. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.

Where does Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc operate?

Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

How much is Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

Lois M Fontana Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4897902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.