The New England Patriots Charitable
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation is a corporate foundation established in 1994 by Robert Kraft upon his purchase of the New England Patriots. Based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, the foundation serves as the 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of the New England Patriots NFL team. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in February 1996.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.5M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+3.2% YoY
Grant Count
218
+2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+0.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to aid individuals and families who are often marginalized in society and to build stronger communities throughout New England. The foundation supports programs that foster cultural diversity, education, family, and health.
Primary funding areas include:
- Human services
- Youth services and youth development
- Education
- Military assistance
- Children's services
- Special needs and disability services
- Medical research
- Health and culture
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on the New England region, including:
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $5,382,155
- Total revenues: $5,028,337
- Total expenses: $4,746,622
- Total liabilities: $9,910
- Annual giving: $4,240,277
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $5,471,198
- Total giving: $4,374,775
Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,471,198 | $5,382,155 | $5,090,709 |
| Revenue | $5,032,769 | $5,028,337 | $5,312,493 |
| Expenses | $4,953,802 | $4,746,622 | $3,701,648 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,671,571 | $4,415,917 | $3,433,788 |
| Net Investment Income | $52,305 | $37,072 | $24,597 |
| Distributable Amount | $282,070 | $269,119 | $177,106 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is associated with the Kraft family, including Robert Kraft (founder) and Josh Kraft. The Kraft family's philanthropic legacy emphasizes providing access to opportunity for those who lack such access or support.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT K KRAFT | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA M KRAFT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN A KRAFT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL A KRAFT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains active year-round programming and community engagement:
Hosts the annual Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards recognizing volunteer service
Operates the Pawtriots initiative supporting animal welfare
Supports expansion of girls' flag football programs in Massachusetts
Provides direct support to individuals in need, including Super Bowl tickets for community members facing health challenges
Conducts foundation visits and community engagement activities throughout the New England region
New England Patriots Charitable Foundation donates $200,000 in ...Contact Information
- Address: One Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 02035
- Email: CharitableEvents@patriots.com
- Donation Request Portal: patriots.com/community/foundation-donations
- Website: patriots.com/community
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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