Max and Marion Volterra Charitable
Max and Marion Volterra Charitable is a private foundation based in Attleboro, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported providing grants to Attleboro-area nonprofit agencies, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
Max and Marion Volterra Charitable at a glance
In short: Max and Marion Volterra Charitable gave $44K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,720
- +45.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,372
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $736,905
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Max and Marion Volterra Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 95 Mechanic St 4, Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 222-2332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max and Marion Volterra Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA Attleboro ($8K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. The foundation describes its grant activity as supporting Attleboro-area nonprofit agencies.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Max and Marion Volterra Charitable open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2019) to $55K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Attleboro Attleboro, MA | Benevolence | $8,000 |
| Hebron Food Pantry Attleboro, MA | Benovlence | $8,000 |
| Attleboro Interfaith Collaborative Attleboro, MA | Benevolence | $5,500 |
| Friends of the Attleboro Public Lib Attleboro, MA | Benevolence | $5,000 |
| The Literacy Center Attleboro, MA | Benevolence | $4,000 |
| The Arc of Bristol County Attleboro, MA | Benevolence | $3,500 |
| Greater Attleboro Area Council for Attleboro, MA | Backpack Program | $3,500 |
| Attleboro Arts Museum Attleboro, MA | Benevolence | $2,620 |
| Hopehealth Community VNA Attleboro, MA | Benevolence | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Reverend Larson Seni Attleboro, MA | Benevolence | $1,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $736,905 | $51,737 | $50,798 | $43,720 | 10 | $43,720 | $46,505 | $36,537 |
| 2024 | $735,966 | $122,150 | $34,924 | $29,958 | 7 | $29,958 | $117,522 | $34,253 |
| 2023 | $648,740 | $11,596 | $51,777 | $45,620 | 7 | $45,620 | $12,123 | $34,150 |
| 2022 | $688,921 | $-61,843 | $64,970 | $55,000 | 9 | $55,000 | $5,328 | $37,053 |
| 2021 | $818,019 | $175,334 | $61,809 | $52,350 | 11 | $52,350 | $151,536 | — |
| 2020 | $704,493 | $134,166 | $39,683 | $32,000 | 3 | — | $44,571 | $38,025 |
| 2019 | $610,005 | $97,927 | $33,356 | $26,500 | 7 | — | $8,850 | $30,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max and Marion Volterra Charitable reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing grants to Attleboro-area nonprofit agencies. Its 2025 recipients included organizations working in food assistance, literacy and education, support for children and families, services for people with disabilities, and patient and family support. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Hebron Food Pantry describes its work as community outreach through a weekly food pantry that provides more than 50 tons of food annually. The Literacy Center says it provides literacy services and educational support to help individuals and families pursue personal and employment goals. The Greater Attleboro Area Council for describes a mission of supporting children and families in need through resources, services, and programs. The Arc of Bristol County describes providing support and services to people with all abilities, while HopeHealth Community VNA says it helps patients and families live with hope and dignity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $43,720. Grants ranged from $1,100 to $8,000, with a median grant of $3,750. Its largest reported grants included $8,000 each to YMCA Attleboro and Hebron Food Pantry; $5,500 to Attleboro Interfaith Collaborative; and $5,000 to Friends of the Attleboro Public Library.
Other 2025 grants included $4,000 to The Literacy Center, $3,500 each to The Arc of Bristol County and the Greater Attleboro Area Council for, $2,620 to Attleboro Arts Museum, $2,500 to HopeHealth Community VNA, and $1,100 to Friends of the Reverend Larson Seni.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marion Volterra as Treasurer and Hannah Francis as President. Directors listed are Vivian Humphrey, Kevin Dumas, Charles Oliver, Dennis Bisio, and James Castro.
Max and Marion Volterra Charitable is led by Hannah Francis, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hannah Francis
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles Oliver
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dennis Bisio
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Castro
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kevin Dumas
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vivian Humphrey
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marion Volterra
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Max Volterra (2019–2022) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Max and Marion Volterra Charitable
How much does Max and Marion Volterra Charitable give each year?
Max and Marion Volterra Charitable gave $44K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 7 grants.
What is Max and Marion Volterra Charitable's typical grant size?
Max and Marion Volterra Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,372, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Max and Marion Volterra Charitable that year got $4K on average.
Where does Max and Marion Volterra Charitable give grants?
Max and Marion Volterra Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Attleboro, MA (10 grants).
Does Max and Marion Volterra Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Max and Marion Volterra Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Benevolence" (8 grants).
Who are Max and Marion Volterra Charitable's largest grantees?
Max and Marion Volterra Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA Attleboro ($8,000), Hebron Food Pantry ($8,000) and Attleboro Interfaith Collaborative ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Max and Marion Volterra Charitable?
Max and Marion Volterra Charitable reported $737K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Max and Marion Volterra Charitable fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing grants to Attleboro-area nonprofit agencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max and Marion Volterra Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Max and Marion Volterra Charitable's EIN?
Max and Marion Volterra Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4102497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Max and Marion Volterra Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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