The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc
The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Sutton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $358K.
The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc gave $358K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $72K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $358,266
- +1019.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $71,653
- +795.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Greater Worcester Community Foundation ($347K). Together the top 5 received $358K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 11842% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $358K (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Worcester Community Foundation Worcester, MA | Community | $346,766 |
| Catholic Charities Worcester, MA | Community | $5,000 |
| For Kids Sake Foundation Inc North Attleborough, MA | Community | $3,000 |
| Venerini Academy Worcester, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| Pernet Family Health Worcester, MA | HEALTH | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $59 | $361,841 | $358,266 | 5 | $358,266 | — | $8,909 |
| 2021 | $361,782 | $64,351 | $52,391 | $32,000 | 4 | $32,000 | $60,394 | $17,253 |
| 2020 | $372,907 | $20,528 | $24,629 | $20,500 | 9 | — | $17,960 | $17,697 |
| 2019 | $355,920 | $21,352 | $7,411 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $18,858 | $16,001 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Robert J. Vaudreuil, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert J. Vaudreuil
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Cahill
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George W. Tetler III
Clerk
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc gave $358K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $32K across 4 grants.
What is The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $3,000, and its average grant was $71,653, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (4 grants).
Does The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (3 grants).
Who are The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Greater Worcester Community Foundation ($346,766), Catholic Charities ($5,000) and For Kids Sake Foundation Inc ($3,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Protector Group Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3431782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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