Miss Taunton Scholarship Program
Miss Taunton Scholarship Program is a private foundation based in East Taunton, Massachusetts. It reports holding an annual competition as part of the Miss Massachusetts and Miss America organizations, with awards for Miss Taunton, Miss Taunton’s Teen, and runners-up.
Miss Taunton Scholarship Program at a glance
In short: Miss Taunton Scholarship Program gave $7K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $514.286), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,200
- +27.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $514
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $15,160
- -34.9% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Miss Taunton Scholarship Program
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 32 Stevens St, East Taunton, MA 02718
Phone: (508) 259-9963
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miss Taunton Scholarship Program funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lillian Rankin ($1K). Together the top 6 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($5,100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $7K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,100 |
| Lillian Rankin Plympton, MA | Miss Tauntons Teen winner 11 3 24. Paid to Provident Commonwealth Education Resources II Inc housing UMass Dartmouth | $1,000 |
| Mia Mitchell Kingston, MA | Second runner-up Miss Taunton 11 3 24. Paid to PVR Family Limited Partnership housing Suffolk Univ | $500 |
| Gianna Harris New Bedford, MA | 2nd runner-up Teen 11 2 25. Paid to Leap of Faith Dance Academy | $300 |
| Madisyn Besse Freetown, MA | Most talented non-finalist teen competition 11 2 25 | $100 |
| Kieyana Fleming New Bedford, MA | Most talented non-finalist Miss 11 2 25 | $100 |
| Layla Johnson New Bedford, MA | Most talented non-finalist Teen. 11 2 25 | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,160 | $8,356 | $22,484 | $7,200 | 14 | $7,200 |
| 2024 | $23,288 | $11,025 | $15,592 | $5,638 | 13 | $15,594 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its annual competition selects a Miss Taunton, a Miss Taunton’s Teen, and four runners-up in each category. A panel of judges evaluates contestants based on a private interview, an on-stage question, talent, health and fitness, and gown.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $7,200. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,500, with a median of $100. The largest grant was $3,500 to an individual recipient for tuition paid to Boston University. Other reported awards included $1,000 to an individual recipient for housing associated with UMass Dartmouth, with payment made to Provident Commonwealth Education Resources II Inc.; $700 to an individual recipient for graduate tuition at Tufts University, with payment made to American Education Services; and $500 to an individual recipient for housing associated with Suffolk University, with payment made to PVR Family Limited Partnership. The filing also reports a $300 award to an individual recipient, paid to Leap of Faith Dance Academy.
The filing describes these activities as part of producing and conducting the foundation’s annual competition. It states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Veronica Casey as Local Director, Karen Guay as Secretary, and Kathleen Berry as Treasurer.
Miss Taunton Scholarship Program's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Veronica Casey
Local Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Guay
Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Berry
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Miss Taunton Scholarship Program
How much does Miss Taunton Scholarship Program give each year?
Miss Taunton Scholarship Program gave $7K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 13 grants.
What is Miss Taunton Scholarship Program's typical grant size?
Miss Taunton Scholarship Program's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $514, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Miss Taunton Scholarship Program give grants?
Miss Taunton Scholarship Program 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 New Bedford, MA (3 grants).
Does Miss Taunton Scholarship Program give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Miss Taunton Scholarship Program's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Miss Taunton Scholarship Program's largest grantees?
Miss Taunton Scholarship Program's largest 2025 grantees include Lillian Rankin ($1,000), Mia Mitchell ($500) and Gianna Harris ($300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($5,100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Miss Taunton Scholarship Program?
Miss Taunton Scholarship Program reported $15K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What does Miss Taunton Scholarship Program fund?
The foundation says its annual competition selects a Miss Taunton, a Miss Taunton’s Teen, and four runners-up in each category. A panel of judges evaluates contestants based on a private interview, an on-stage question, talent, health and fitness, and gown. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miss Taunton Scholarship Program?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Miss Taunton Scholarship Program's EIN?
Miss Taunton Scholarship Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3189123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Miss Taunton Scholarship Program 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
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