The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Its filing describes support for New England communities through youth football development, volunteer recognition, disaster-relief grants for field improvements, and fundraising initiatives.
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4.4M across 218 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Massachusetts. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,374,775
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 218
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,068
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,471,198
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (118 of 210, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in New England. Requests must be submitted online and include the organization’s tax identification number. The foundation does not consider requests from individuals or commercial entities, and donated merchandise may not be resold for profit. It does not accept requests for game tickets, donations benefiting specific individuals or families, unsigned merchandise sent for autographing, or institutions’ religious activities.
- Review Cycle
- Requests must be submitted at least six weeks before the event.
- Deadline
- Requests must be submitted at least six weeks before the event.
- Contact
Application contact: Donna Spigarolo
Mailing address: One Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 02035
Phone: (508) 384-9492
Website: https://patriots.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ron Burton Training Village ($261K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($32,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
886 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 773 grants of 886 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes a regional policy of providing fundraising assistance to nonprofits located in New England. Its filing describes grants and donations serving communities throughout the six New England states. In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts; other listed recipient states were New York (4%), Michigan (3%), and Rhode Island (2%), with 1% going to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 218 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 118 of 210 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2021) to $5.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 218 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Burton Training Village Braintree, MA | Education | $261,000 |
| Tech Goes Home Boston, MA | Human Services | $250,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Boston, MA | Education | $250,000 |
| Special Olympics of Massachusetts Marlborough, MA | Athletics/ Education/ Youth Services | $225,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Boston, MA | Homeless Youth | $125,000 |
| HopeWell Dedham, MA | Youth Services | $125,000 |
| The Empowerment Plan Detroit, MI | Youth and family services | $112,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Cancer research | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston Boston, MA | Youth Services | $100,000 |
| Team IMPACT Quincy, MA | Athletics/ Education/ Youth Services | $100,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,471,198 | $5,032,769 | $4,953,802 | $4,374,775 | 218 | $4,671,571 | $52,305 | $282,070 |
| 2023 | $5,382,155 | $5,028,337 | $4,746,622 | $4,240,277 | 212 | $4,415,917 | $37,072 | $269,119 |
| 2022 | $5,090,709 | $5,312,493 | $3,701,648 | $3,287,161 | 180 | $3,433,788 | $24,597 | $177,106 |
| 2021 | $3,485,294 | $4,177,476 | $2,886,291 | $2,512,606 | 152 | $2,629,386 | $56,417 | $114,111 |
| 2020 | $2,184,199 | $2,154,570 | $5,428,669 | $5,251,465 | 124 | — | $43,664 | $176,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2024 — 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 filing describes a broad community-support role, including grants, equipment, and merchandise donations to underserved communities across the six New England states. Its stated activities include the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards, which the filing says have donated more than $4 million since 1998, and grants for field improvements following disasters.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included organizations working in education, youth and family services, health, athletics, and the arts. For example, Ron Burton Training Village says its mission is to help youth achieve their purpose through education, leadership, physical wellness, and other supports. Bridge Over Troubled Waters describes its work as serving homeless, at-risk, and runaway youth, while HopeWell says it supports children, adults, and families. Berkshire Hills Music Academy says it uses music to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build communication, independence, and employment skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 218 grants totaling $4,374,775. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $261,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $261,000 to Ron Burton Training Village for education; $250,000 each to Tech Goes Home for human services and the Smithsonian Institution for education; and $225,000 to Special Olympics of Massachusetts for athletics, education, and youth services. Other notable awards included $125,000 each to Bridge Over Troubled Waters and HopeWell, and $100,000 each to Team IMPACT, Berkshire Hills Music Academy, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and Boys & Girls Club of Boston.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert K. Kraft as chairman, Joshua M. Kraft as treasurer, and Jonathan A. Kraft and Daniel A. Kraft as directors.
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Robert K. Kraft, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert K. Kraft
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel A. Kraft
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan A. Kraft
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua M. Kraft
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4.4M across 218 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.2M across 212 grants.
What is The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,068, across 218 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (60 grants), Dorchester, MA (10 grants), Roxbury, MA (7 grants) and Providence, RI (5 grants).
Does The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 218 grants with a stated purpose on The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (48 grants), "Education" (40 grants) and "Athletics/ Education/ Youth Services" (37 grants).
Who are The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ron Burton Training Village ($261,000), Tech Goes Home ($250,000) and Smithsonian Institution ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($32,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc?
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes a broad community-support role, including grants, equipment, and merchandise donations to underserved communities across the six New England states. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in New England. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3244069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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