Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association is a private foundation based in Becket, Massachusetts. Its 2022 filing says awards must relate to tuberculosis or lung disease, and lists grants to organizations in Massachusetts and other states, as well as outside the United States.
Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association at a glance
In short: Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association gave $179K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $18K), mostly in Massachusetts. 40% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $178,500
- +0.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $17,850
- +10.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,835,405
- -9.6% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (66% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing describes written applications stating specific needs and lists no restrictions beyond the requirement that awards relate to tuberculosis or lung disease. These are filing statements, not current application instructions.
- Contact
Application contact: John Masten Treasurer
Mailing address: 846 Fred Snow Road, Becket, MA 01223
Phone: (413) 442-7328
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Global Health Committee ($55K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 29 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants show giving to recipients in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, and Georgia, as well as recipients listed without a U.S. state. Massachusetts accounted for 66% of grant dollars; the filing lists 15% for an unspecified state, 11% for Maryland, 4% for New Jersey, and 3% for Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) 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 $10K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2020) to $179K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Health Committee Boston, MA | Program | $55,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Program | $43,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Tibet Refugee Baltimore, MD | Program | $20,000 |
| British Columbia Lung | Program | $17,500 |
| Shattuck Partners Jamaica Plain, MA | Program | $10,000 |
| Carlos Podalirio Borges De Almeida | Program | $10,000 |
| NJMS Global Inst Newark, NJ | Program | $8,000 |
| Berkshire Medical Center Pittsfield, MA | Program | $5,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Great Barrington, MA | Program | $5,000 |
| National Tuberculosis Controllers a Smyrna, GA | Program | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,835,405 | $12,413 | $207,132 | $178,500 | 10 | $179,688 | $36,096 |
| 2021 | $2,030,124 | $361,364 | $206,263 | $177,500 | 11 | $179,772 | $334,873 |
| 2020 | $1,875,410 | $362,950 | $159,145 | $138,500 | 8 | — | $202,230 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The association’s filing states that awards must be related to tuberculosis or lung disease. Its 2022 grantees included organizations whose own missions address tuberculosis and health services. Global Health Committee describes its mission as improving the health and well-being of people suffering from TB and AIDS and affected by poverty in Cambodia, Ethiopia, and other developing countries. Shattuck Partners says its primary goal is to support programs and supplemental services that improve the quality of life for patients of Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. Berkshire Medical Center describes its mission as advancing health and wellness for everyone in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the association reported 10 grants totaling $178,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $55,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $55,000 to Global Health Committee and $43,000 to Partners In Health, both in Boston, Massachusetts; $20,000 to Johns Hopkins Tibet Refugee in Baltimore, Maryland; and $17,500 to British Columbia Lung.
Other listed 2022 grants were $10,000 to Shattuck Partners, $10,000 to an individual recipient, $8,000 to NJMS Global Institute, and $5,000 each to Berkshire Medical Center, Volunteers in Medicine, and National Tuberculosis Controllers Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Daniel Doyle as president; John Masten as treasurer; Virginia DeMarco as assistant secretary; and Paul Clark as assistant treasurer. Directors listed were Christian Galvez, William DeMarco, Edward Forfa, Noel A. Blagg, and Michael Shepard.
Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association is led by Daniel Doyle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Daniel Doyle
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward Forfa
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Shepard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Noel A. Blagg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Demarco
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christian Galvez
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Masten
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Clark
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Virginia Demarco
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jack Ringler (2020) — Director
- Former: Jackie Roy-Elliott (2020) — Director
- Former: Shirley Rubin (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven W. Cronin (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association
How much does Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association give each year?
Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association gave $179K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $178K across 11 grants.
What is Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association's typical grant size?
Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,850, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association that year got $10K on average.
Where does Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association give grants?
Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association gives mostly in Massachusetts: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program" (10 grants).
Who are Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association's largest grantees?
Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association's largest 2022 grantees include Global Health Committee ($55,000), Partners in Health ($43,000) and Johns Hopkins Tibet Refugee ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association?
Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What does Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association fund?
The association’s filing states that awards must be related to tuberculosis or lung disease. Its 2022 grantees included organizations whose own missions address tuberculosis and health services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association's EIN?
Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Pittsfield Anti-Tuberculosis Association 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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