The Driftwood Charitable Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Mattapoisett, MA EIN: 04-3359500

The Driftwood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mattapoisett, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $2.

Key facts about The Driftwood Charitable Foundation

In short: The Driftwood Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
04-3359500
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$11,500
Grants made (2026)
3
Average grant
$3,833
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$2,198
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2K

-91.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

+12.7% YoY

Grant Count

3

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+50.3% YoY

How The Driftwood Charitable Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 80% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 443% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Driftwood Charitable Foundation?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

BostonMattapoisettFall RiverEverettMilwaukeeNew BedfordEastonMiamiCharlestownDanvilleDartmouthLansingLewisburgNorth EastonPalm Beach GardensWallingfordWest Allis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K10 grants2021 9 grants2022 8 grants2023 4 grants2024 4 grants2025 3 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $59K (2023). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2026

Open Discourse Coalition: $10KOpen Discourse Coalition$10KDiocese of Fall River: $1KDiocese of Fall River$1KWhite Plains City School District: $500White Plains City SchoolDistrict$500

The largest 2026 recipient was Open Discourse Coalition ($10K). Together the top 3 received $12K.

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

27<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Open Discourse Coalition Lewisburg, PACharitable Contribution$10,000
Diocese of Fall River Fall River, MACharitable Contribution$1,000
White Plains City School District White Plains, NYCharitable Contribution$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$2,198$26,999$37,231
Revenue$2$3$8
Expenses$24,803$10,235$18,113
Qualifying Distributions$11,500$10,200$10,150
Net Investment Income$2$3—
Distributable Amount——$2,289

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • James A. Ciffolillo

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Jon A. Ciffolillo

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Joseph N. Ciffolillo

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Joyce A. Ciffolillo

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Driftwood Charitable Foundation

How much does The Driftwood Charitable Foundation give each year?

The Driftwood Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10K across 4 grants.

What is The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?

The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,833, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Driftwood Charitable Foundation give grants?

The Driftwood Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (9%).

How large is The Driftwood Charitable Foundation?

The Driftwood Charitable Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.

What is The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's EIN?

The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3359500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching The Driftwood Charitable Foundation by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

William M Wood Foundation

Dallas, TX

The William M. Wood Foundation supports education and services for people who are blind or visually impaired, hospitals, orchestras, and historical and cultural organizations, with most recent giving focused in Massachusetts and Kentucky, as well as Maine and Maryland. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $200,000. Its 2023 filing says it accepts written or verbal requests and does not require a specific form.

Assets

$51.1M

Grants

16

Total Given

$3.7M

Webster Family Foundation (FKA

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

In 2024, the Webster Family Foundation supported arts and culture, education, and youth programs, with grants ranging from $2,000 to $125,000 and a median of $10,000. Giving was concentrated in Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Florida, with smaller grants in Virginia and New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Assets

$4.0M

Grants

35

Total Given

$562K

Eastern Bank Foundation

Wakefield, MA

Eastern Bank Foundation funds systemic efforts to advance economic inclusion and mobility, including small-business equity, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its programs range from $1,000–$10,000 for Community Donations, up to $15,000 for CITC Grants, and $50,000–$150,000 for Impact Grants; it supports organizations primarily in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The foundation accepts online applications, with no specific submission deadlines stated.

Assets

$266.7M

Grants

1,786

Total Given

$19.0M

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$12.3B

Grants

3,576

Total Given

$3.2B

Sea Breeze Foundation-Tr

Pittsburgh, PA

The foundation supports arts, education, conservation, animal welfare, and marine conservation organizations, with most recent funding going to Massachusetts and smaller amounts to Maine and Colorado. In 2025, it made grants of $5,000–$10,000, typically around $8,000, and it accepts no unsolicited requests, funding only preselected organizations.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$2.1M

Grants

16

Total Given

$130K

Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Liberty Mutual Foundation funds nonprofits working on basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, primarily in the Boston area, with grants also made in other states. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000 and ranged from $2,500 to $11 million; it accepts online applications on a rolling basis, with no stated deadlines.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$46.1M

Grants

706

Total Given

$50.6M

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Boston Foundation funds equity-focused work in 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 awards from up to $15,000 to $50,000; it accepts applications through some competitive initiatives, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally is not stated.

Assets

$2.1B

Grants

2,375

Total Given

$228.4M

Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and related initiatives, primarily supporting organizations and leaders in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. It welcomes inquiries through program pages and occasionally issues open requests for proposals; most grants go to returning partners.

Assets

$1.9B

Grants

903

Total Given

$123.2M

Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)

Woburn, MA

The foundation supports nonprofits focused on human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and environmental causes, primarily in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts, with limited support for Rwanda’s recovery. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $35,000; it accepts letters of inquiry through an online portal for its local grant program.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$258.2M

Grants

658

Total Given

$38.2M

American Tower Corporation Foundation

Boston, MA

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$15.4M

Grants

632

Total Given

$1.7M

More Funders in Massachusetts

The Driftwood Charitable Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?