Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc is a private foundation based in Malden, Massachusetts. It makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, Melrose and Malden city agencies, and scholarships for deserving students.
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc gave $115K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,500
- -28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,725
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,408,491
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc
- Contact
Application contact: C Henry Kezer
Mailing address: 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
Phone: (781) 324-1231
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Pine Banks Park Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were directed primarily to Massachusetts recipients (93%), with 3% to Ohio, 2% to South Carolina, and 2% to Connecticut. The foundation’s stated charitable activity includes support for Melrose and Malden city agencies.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $160K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pine Banks Park Foundation Malden, MA | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $30,000 |
| Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund Melrose, MA | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $20,000 |
| Mystic Valley Elder Services Inc Malden, MA | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $10,000 |
| Malden Overcoming Addiction Malden, MA | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $6,500 |
| Tailored for Success Malden, MA | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $6,500 |
| City of Melrose Melrose, MA | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $5,000 |
| Malden Catholic High School Malden, MA | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $5,000 |
| Mystic River Rugby Foundation Lexington, MA | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $5,000 |
| Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Malden, MA | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $5,000 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,408,491 | $117,699 | $191,939 | $114,500 | 20 | $114,500 | $74,197 |
| 2023 | $1,367,128 | $149,257 | $239,960 | $160,000 | 23 | $160,000 | $105,518 |
| 2022 | $1,376,020 | $151,607 | $221,731 | $142,000 | 23 | $142,000 | $108,603 |
| 2021 | $1,884,703 | $234,355 | $221,680 | $131,500 | 22 | $131,500 | $185,900 |
| 2020 | $1,811,730 | $143,741 | $173,705 | $102,500 | 14 | — | $143,741 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, Melrose and Malden city agencies, and scholarships for deserving students.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in varied areas. The Pine Banks Park Foundation says its purpose is to support the operation and maintenance of Pine Banks Park and provide a place for outdoor activities and community involvement. The Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to Melrose High School graduates. Tailored for Success says it helps job seekers develop soft skills, stay current with labor-force changes, and build confidence through professional image development. Mystic Valley Aging Services describes its work as assisting eligible older residents and adults living with disabilities with services intended to support their quality of life and dignity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $114,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $3,500. Its largest awards included $30,000 to The Pine Banks Park Foundation, $20,000 to the Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund, and $10,000 to Mystic Valley Elder Services Inc. Other notable grants were $6,500 each to Malden Overcoming Addiction and Tailored For Success, and $5,000 each to the City of Melrose, Malden Catholic High School, Mystic River Rugby Foundation, and Mystic Valley Regional Charter School.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Contact C Henry Kezer. Application form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as not yet determined.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C Henry Kezer Esq as president, Laura L Hodgin as treasurer, and Deborah E Gaff as director.
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc is led by C. Henry Kezer Esq., President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Henry Kezer Esq.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Deborah E. Gaff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Laura L. Hodgin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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 $5K, to C Henry Kezer ESQ (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc
How much does Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc give each year?
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc gave $115K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 23 grants.
What is Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc's typical grant size?
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,725, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc give grants?
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Malden, MA (7 grants) and Melrose, MA (4 grants).
Does Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Funds to Support the Entity's Charitable Work" (20 grants).
Who are Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc's largest grantees?
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc's largest 2024 grantees include The Pine Banks Park Foundation ($30,000), Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund ($20,000) and Mystic Valley Elder Services Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc?
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $118K.
What does Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, Melrose and Malden city agencies, and scholarships for deserving students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc?
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc's EIN?
Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0585675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Piccolo Family Charitable Foundationinc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/piccolo-family-charitable-foundationinc-morg_ad951fbdf509487a84935d5c56ef5ed9
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