The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation
The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports community initiatives through philanthropy, partnerships with local nonprofits, and funding for projects intended to make a meaningful difference.
The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation gave $412K across 178 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $411,915
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 178
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,314
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $407,648
- -48.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (69% 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 The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://andovercompanies.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lawrence General Hospital ($75K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
477 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 472 grants of 477 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts organizations received 69% of grant dollars. The next-largest recipient-state shares were New Jersey, New York, and New Hampshire at 5% each, followed by Illinois at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 178 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation gives
- 26% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2021) to $412K (2025). In 2025 it made 178 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence General Hospital Lawrence, MA | General & Unrestricted | $63,000 |
| Lawrence Boys and Girls Club Inc Lawrence, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lazarus House Incorporated Lawrence, MA | General & Unrestricted | $15,275 |
| Agespan Inc Lawrence, MA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc Danvers, MA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Insurance Library Association Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Saint Patricks Parish Lawrence, MA | In support of the Cor Unum Meal Center | $15,000 |
| Lawrence General Hospital Lawrence, MA | Charitable Event | $12,000 |
| Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Inc Methuen, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,052 |
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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 | $407,648 | $55,538 | $440,553 | $411,915 | 178 | $440,353 | $55,538 | $32,265 |
| 2024 | $792,463 | $1,007,718 | $365,799 | $337,776 | 147 | $365,699 | $6,868 | $14,153 |
| 2023 | $150,544 | $2,946 | $266,081 | $238,768 | 92 | $266,053 | $2,946 | $16,123 |
| 2022 | $413,544 | $2,034 | $233,869 | $208,325 | 54 | $233,864 | $2,034 | $26,142 |
| 2021 | $645,379 | $750,379 | $105,000 | $95,000 | 6 | $105,000 | $379 | $3,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support vital community initiatives, partner with local nonprofits, and fund projects that drive meaningful change. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, food and shelter assistance, services for older adults, education, youth development, and insurance education.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Lawrence General Hospital says it provides acute-care and related health services, including access to medically necessary care regardless of ability to pay. Lazarus House says it provides shelter, food, clothing, education, and support for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Lawrence area. AgeSpan says it works to ensure people can lead fulfilling lives as they age. Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School says it provides affordable, culturally sensitive college-preparatory education enhanced by professional work experience for students from families with limited income. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell says it supports young people in realizing their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The Insurance Library Association says it provides educational programming, networking, research resources, and services for insurance, financial security, risk management, and legal communities, as well as the public.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 178 grants totaling $411,915. Awards ranged from $21 to $63,000, with a median grant of $1,000. In 2024, it reported 147 grants totaling $337,776; in 2023, it reported 92 grants totaling $238,768.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $63,000 to Lawrence General Hospital for general and unrestricted purposes; $25,000 to Lawrence Boys and Girls Club for general and unrestricted purposes; $15,275 to Lazarus House; $15,000 each to AgeSpan, Habitat for Humanity International, and the Insurance Library Association; and $15,000 to Saint Patrick’s Parish in support of the Cor Unum Meal Center. Lawrence General Hospital also received a separate $12,000 grant for a charitable event. Other listed awards included $10,500 to Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School and $5,000 each to the Greater Boston Food Bank, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, and Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston. The stated purposes for most of these awards were general and unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles J. DiGrande as director, president, and member spokesperson; Amy DiPerna as director and treasurer; Catherine MacGilvray as vice president; and Kevin Ouellette as director and secretary.
The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation is led by Charles J DiGrande, Director, President & Member Spokesperson since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles J DiGrande
Director, President & Member Spokesperson
Director & President → Director, President & Member Spokesperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy DiPerna
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Ouellette
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine MacGilvray
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation
How much does The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation gave $412K across 178 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $338K across 147 grants.
What is The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,314, across 178 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (12 grants), Lawrence, MA (11 grants), Chicago, IL (7 grants) and Gloucester, MA (5 grants).
Does The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (161 of 178) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (12 grants).
Who are The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lawrence General Hospital ($75,000 across 2 grants), Lazarus House Incorporated ($25,275 across 3 grants) and Lawrence Boys and Girls Club Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation?
The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation reported $408K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $440K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support vital community initiatives, partner with local nonprofits, and fund projects that drive meaningful change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2664214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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