Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program
To address industry wide issues affecting the Massachusetts contruction industry for the mutual benefit of property owners, the public, contractors and their employees.
Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program at a glance
In short: Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program gave $3.1M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $764K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,054,864
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $763,716
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $761,950
- Total assets
- $3,755,712
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Associated General Contractors of MA ($1.5M). Together the top 4 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 15 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program gives
- Giving grew 2782% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2021) to $3.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated General Contractors of MA Wellesley, MA | Preparing Students for Apprenticeships and Safety Training | $1,500,965 |
| Building Trades Employers Assoc Braintree, MA | Career Advancement and Safety Training | $1,443,899 |
| Building Pathways Roxbury, MA | To improve educational and skill training for low income youth | $80,000 |
| Carepacks Inc S Weymouth, MA | To Send Care Packages to US Deployed Troops | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,755,712 | $2,139,904 | $3,333,351 | $3,054,864 | 4 | $123,482 |
| 2023 | $4,673,749 | $2,217,436 | $2,876,762 | $2,617,582 | 3 | $102,114 |
| 2022 | $4,945,770 | $2,243,420 | $2,675,701 | $1,008,566 | 4 | $147,913 |
| 2021 | $6,185,323 | $2,381,897 | $2,058,560 | $106,012 | 2 | $332,351 |
| 2020 | $5,761,990 | $1,927,380 | $1,803,190 | $114,362 | 2 | $98,143 |
About Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program
Based on IRS filings
Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program is a public charity, based in Framingham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $123K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program is led by John Ferrante, Chief Executive Officer on the 2024 filing; 7 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Ferrante
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2024)
Miranda Jones
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Morash
Trustee & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Michael Sanchez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Rodney Frias
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$800 (2020) → $12K (2024)
Thomas J. Gunning
Trustee
Trustee & Secretary-Trea → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $14K (2024)
Thomas Steeves
Trustee & Secretary Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Richard Lucht
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Maureen Kirkpatrick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brian Baynes (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Thomas Gunning (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program
How much does Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program give each year?
Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program gave $3.1M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 3 grants.
What is Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program's typical grant size?
Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program's median grant in 2024 was $761,950, and its average grant was $763,716, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program give grants?
Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program?
Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program's EIN?
Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7326022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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