Plymouth Fragment Society
The Plymouth Fragment Society is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Founded in 1818, it provides one-time financial assistance to Plymouth residents facing difficult circumstances, helping them pay bills and get back on their feet.
Plymouth Fragment Society at a glance
In short: Plymouth Fragment Society gave $35K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,918
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,940
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,506
- Total assets
- $809,991
- +10.0% 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 Plymouth Fragment Society
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists the Plymouth Fragment Society Request for Financial Assistance and identifies Kim Savery as the contact for applications. The filing states that applicants must be Plymouth, Massachusetts, residents. The website asks applicants to complete every section of the application; it says the board reviews income and regular and extraordinary expenses, and that home visits may be made when deemed necessary.
- Review Cycle
- Monthly, as stated in the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Monthly, as stated in the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Kim Savery
Mailing address: PO Box 6386, 6 Candlewood Drive, Plymouth, MA 02362
Website: https://plymouthfragmentsociety.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Plymouth Fragment Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Society’s website and 2024 filing describe assistance for Plymouth, Massachusetts, residents. All grant dollars itemized in the 2025 filing went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Plymouth Fragment Society gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $41K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $34,918 |
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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 | $809,991 | $63,763 | $36,076 | $34,918 | 18 | $72,152 | $49,272 | — |
| 2024 | $736,274 | $51,552 | $31,762 | $29,873 | 18 | $31,762 | $21,058 | — |
| 2023 | $580,596 | $71,132 | $39,609 | $37,967 | 18 | $39,609 | $30,384 | — |
| 2022 | $549,073 | $16,225 | $29,519 | $25,421 | 14 | $37,025 | $23,289 | — |
| 2021 | $652,193 | $47,229 | $45,518 | $41,026 | 23 | — | $67,968 | — |
| 2019 | $590,469 | $30,597 | $29,597 | $27,820 | 33 | — | $25,314 | $24,257 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Society’s stated purpose is to help neighbors in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with one-time assistance paying bills. Its website identifies rent, car repairs, utilities, and other bills as examples. The 2025 filing also lists individual assistance for expenses including well drilling, a used-car deposit, rent, auto repairs, a gift card for new-baby needs, car insurance storage, and electricity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Society gave 18 grants totaling $34,918. Grant amounts ranged from $449 to $6,800, with a median of $1,506. The largest listed awards went to individual recipients in Massachusetts: $6,800 for well drilling, $5,000 for a used-car deposit, and $2,500 for rent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joyce Ashley as President, Kim Savery as Vice President, Beth Tibbetts as Secretary, and Elizabeth Hughes as Treasurer.
Plymouth Fragment Society is led by Joyce Ashley, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joyce Ashley
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Tibbetts
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Savery
Vice President
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hughes
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Shellie Souza (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Gail Mason (2019) — President
- Former: Janet Jesse (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Jayne Montanari (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Not Filled (2019) — Secretary
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 Plymouth Fragment Society
How much does Plymouth Fragment Society give each year?
Plymouth Fragment Society gave $35K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 18 grants.
What is Plymouth Fragment Society's typical grant size?
Plymouth Fragment Society's median grant in 2025 was $1,506, and its average grant was $1,940, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Plymouth Fragment Society give grants?
Plymouth Fragment Society gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Plymouth Fragment Society give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Plymouth Fragment Society's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rent" (5 grants).
How large is Plymouth Fragment Society?
Plymouth Fragment Society reported $810K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $64K.
What does Plymouth Fragment Society fund?
The Society’s stated purpose is to help neighbors in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with one-time assistance paying bills. Its website identifies rent, car repairs, utilities, and other bills as examples. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Plymouth Fragment Society?
The 2024 filing lists the Plymouth Fragment Society Request for Financial Assistance and identifies Kim Savery as the contact for applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Plymouth Fragment Society's EIN?
Plymouth Fragment Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6043957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 February 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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