Ronald M Ansin Foundation
The Ronald M Ansin Foundation is a private foundation based in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Its 2023 grants supported organizations working in areas including housing, community development, health care, food relief, mental health, education, and social innovation.
Ronald M Ansin Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,600,170
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $16,227
- -65.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $16,014
- +186.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $213
- -99.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ronald M Ansin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Apply in writing with financial and program information and 501(c)(3) status documentation, contacting Kimberly L Ansin.
- Contact
Application contact: Kimberly L Ansin
Mailing address: 64 Gibson Road, Ashburnham, MA 01450
Phone: (617) 488-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald M Ansin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees are based in Massachusetts, Virginia, and New York. Several supported organizations are based in Massachusetts, including grantees in Leominster, Fitchburg, Concord, and Foxborough.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Ronald M Ansin Foundation gives
- 46% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2020) to $180K (2022). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation of Mass Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Healing Hearts Changing Minds Derry, NH | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| North Star Family Services Leominster, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Rally Sound Ashburnham, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Newvue Communities Fitchburg, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lambda Legal New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ashoka Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| GLSEN New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Country Land Trust Leominster, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Health Connections Fitchburg, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Ronald M Ansin Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,600,170 | $16,227 | $213 | — | — | — | $16,014 | $17,463 |
| 2023 | $2,728,883 | $46,696 | $219,910 | $178,800 | 13 | $178,800 | $5,586 | $160,198 |
| 2022 | $2,902,097 | $-34,975 | $233,396 | $179,500 | 17 | $179,500 | — | $164,671 |
| 2021 | $3,170,468 | $545,572 | $235,159 | $155,282 | 8 | — | $484,501 | $173,840 |
| 2020 | $2,860,055 | $480,037 | $178,579 | $125,000 | 3 | — | $426,458 | $159,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald M Ansin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. North Star Family Services Inc describes its work as providing stable housing, comprehensive services, and advocacy for families needing support. Newvue Communities Inc says it develops quality housing, creates economic opportunities, and fosters civic engagement in North Central Massachusetts.
Other 2023 grantees described their work as advancing social innovation for the public good (Ashoka); making K–12 education inclusive, safe, and affirming for all students (GLSEN Inc); providing comprehensive health, dental, and pharmaceutical services (Community Health Connections Inc); growing and distributing fresh produce for hunger relief and providing environmental education (Gaining Ground Inc); and advancing systemic change in mental health (Mental Health Leadership Initiative Inc).
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $178,800. Examples include $30,000 to North Star Family Services Inc, $20,000 to Newvue Communities Inc, $10,000 to Ashoka, and $5,000 each to GLSEN Inc, Community Health Connections Inc, Gaining Ground Inc, and Mental Health Leadership Initiative Inc.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Kimberly L Ansin in writing and provide financial and program information and proof of 501(c)(3) status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kimberly L Ansin is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Ronald M Ansin Foundation is led by Kimberly L. Ansin, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly L. Ansin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald M. Ansin (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ronald M Ansin Foundation
How large is Ronald M Ansin Foundation?
Ronald M Ansin Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What does Ronald M Ansin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. North Star Family Services Inc describes its work as providing stable housing, comprehensive services, and advocacy for families needing support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald M Ansin Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Ronald M Ansin Foundation make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees are based in Massachusetts, Virginia, and New York. Several supported organizations are based in Massachusetts, including grantees in Leominster, Fitchburg, Concord, and Foxborough.
How much is Ronald M Ansin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ronald M Ansin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ronald M Ansin Foundation's EIN?
Ronald M Ansin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2786469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ronald M Ansin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ronald M Ansin Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Massachusetts
United Way of North Central Mass Inc
Fitchburg, MA
United Way of North Central Massachusetts funds basic needs, education and youth development, and economic opportunity and financial literacy, including emergency shelter and disaster relief. Its service area is 22 communities in North Central Massachusetts; 2025 grants had a median of $23,910, with awards ranging from $5,200 to $1,063,870. It offers an application process for After School and Out of School Time Rebound Grants; whether it accepts other unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
60
Total Given
$3.3M
Community Foundation of North Central MA
Fitchburg, MA
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts funds nonprofit and municipal work in areas including education, health, racial equity, environmental protection, and community enrichment that benefits its 33-community region. Its grants generally range from $2,000 to $10,000, with an average of about $8,000 in FY2024–2025.
Assets
$95.3M
Grants
115
Total Given
$4.7M
Boston Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$2.1B
Grants
2,375
Total Given
$228.4M
Eastern Bank Foundation
Wakefield, MA
Eastern Bank Foundation supports economic inclusion and mobility, including small businesses, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $2,002,500, with a median of $2,500, primarily in Massachusetts and also in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. It accepts online applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$266.7M
Grants
1,786
Total Given
$19.0M
Barr Foundation
Boston, MA
The Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and New England’s social sector, primarily through long-term support for organizations in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. Its filing says it accepts only requests from preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes program-page inquiries and occasional open calls.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
903
Total Given
$123.2M
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Liberty Mutual Foundation funds basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, including homelessness and community preparedness programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000, and most funding supports organizations or programs serving the Boston area, though it also gives elsewhere. It accepts unsolicited online requests on a rolling basis, with no submission deadlines.
Assets
$46.1M
Grants
706
Total Given
$50.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Ronald M Ansin Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ronald M Ansin Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?