Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation
Marlborough Savings Charitable was a private foundation based in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Its 2020 filing was marked as its final return: it reported that it merged with North Middlesex Savings Foundation to form Main Street Group Foundation, Inc., transferred all assets in November 2020, and completed its dissolution in December 2020. The organization therefore appears to have wound down and is not presented here as a current grantmaker.
Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation gave $50K across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $49,640
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- Average grant
- $4,513
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing stated that applications were available at the address listed on the form and that application requirements were indicated on the form. These instructions are historical, not current, because the organization completed its dissolution in 2020.
- Review Cycle
- As indicated on the application form; this is a historical instruction, not a current deadline.
- Deadline
- As indicated on the application form; this is a historical instruction, not a current deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Walter J Dwyer Iv
Mailing address: 81 Granger Boulevard, Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: (508) 481-8300
Email: wdwyer@bankmainstreet.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Indian Hill Music ($10K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went entirely to recipients in Massachusetts. The filing stated that grants were restricted to charities in communities served by Main Street Bank, including communities surrounding Marlborough and Ayer, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Hill Music Littleton, MA | Capital Campaign for Indian Hill Music | $10,000 |
| Arc of Marlborough - Saving Lives One Day at a Time Marlborough, MA | Purchase Building for Addiction Referral Center | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro West Marlborough, MA | Financial Literacy Program | $8,140 |
| Better Business Bureau - Main Street Matters Program Marlborough, MA | Supporting Local Small Businesses During the Covid-19 Crisis. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity NCM Acton, MA | Critical Home Repair Program | $5,000 |
| Pach - Pepperell - Aid to Community Pepperell, MA | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Foundation Worcester, MA | Student Emergency Fund for Students in Need. | $2,500 |
| Commonwealth Green Low-Income Housing Coalitionworcester Common Ground Worcester, MA | Support overworked homeless shelters and low-incomehousing agencies in accessing tools to reduce utility costs. | $1,500 |
| Fresh Start Furniture - Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Program Hudson, MA | Provide Beds for Children in Need. | $1,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation - Foster Youth Program Northbridge, MA | Activities for metrowest and central ma youth in foster care | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $99,120 | $60,388 | $49,640 | 11 | $89,661 | $63,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $49,640. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Examples included $10,000 to Indian Hill Music for its capital campaign and $10,000 to Arc of Marlborough – Saving Lives One Day at a Time to purchase a building for an addiction referral center. Other grants included $8,140 to Boys & Girls Club of Metro West for a financial literacy program, $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity NCM for a critical home repair program, and $5,000 to PACH – Pepperell – Aid to Community for a capital campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Ellen W. Dorian as president and director; Paul Musgrove as treasurer and director; Walter J. Dwyer IV as director; Christopher Berglund as director; and Diane King as clerk.
Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation is led by Ellen W. Dorian, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ellen W. Dorian
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Berglund
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Musgrove
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter J. Dwyer IV
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane King
Clerk
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation
How much does Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation give each year?
Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation gave $50K across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,513, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation give grants?
Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marlborough, MA (3 grants), Worcester, MA (2 grants) and Hudson, MA (2 grants).
Does Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Indian Hill Music ($10,000), Arc of Marlborough - Saving Lives One Day at a Time ($10,000) and Boys & Girls Club of Metro West ($8,140), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation?
The filing stated that applications were available at the address listed on the form and that application requirements were indicated on the form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Marlborough Savings Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1800194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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