Trustees of the Ashley School and
Trustees of the Ashley School and is a private foundation based in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing lists grants to churches, charitable organizations, and a community organization, all in Massachusetts.
Trustees of the Ashley School and at a glance
In short: Trustees of the Ashley School and gave $65K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,500
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,864
- +63.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $709,222
- +15.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Trustees of the Ashley School and
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing lists the Ashley School and Charitable Fund as the contact, states that there are no special form or material requirements, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists “Fiscal Year.”
- Deadline
- The filing lists “Fiscal Year.”
- Contact
Application contact: Ashley School And Charitable Fund
Mailing address: PO Box 712, West Springfield, MA 01090
Phone: (413) 788-7679
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Trustees of the Ashley School and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Red Oak Church ($21K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts. The grants included organizations in West Springfield and Springfield.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Trustees of the Ashley School and open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 548% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 211% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Church West Springfield, MA | General Donation | $20,500 |
| First Congregational Church West Springfield, MA | General Donation | $15,500 |
| St Thomas the Apostle West Springfield, MA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Covenant Community West Springfield, MA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Parish Cupboard West Springfield, MA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield, MA | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Springfield, MA | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Rescue Mission Springfield, MA | General Donation | $2,500 |
| Young Life West Springfield, MA | General Donation | $2,500 |
| West Springfield Boys Girls Club West Springfield, MA | General Donation | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $709,222 | $46,361 | $76,829 | $64,500 | 11 | $64,500 | $35,658 | $30,634 |
| 2024 | $614,816 | $30,821 | $44,491 | $32,250 | 9 | $32,250 | $19,839 | $27,068 |
| 2023 | — | $12,760 | $21,006 | $11,450 | 9 | $11,450 | $7,836 | $24,421 |
| 2022 | — | $16,607 | $19,307 | $9,950 | 8 | $9,950 | $10,847 | $25,528 |
| 2021 | — | $45,221 | $23,547 | $12,950 | 9 | $12,950 | $6,791 | $27,843 |
| 2020 | — | $8,297 | $24,837 | $16,700 | 9 | — | $5,664 | $23,749 |
| 2019 | — | $16,039 | $21,644 | $13,450 | 11 | — | $9,584 | $19,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trustees of the Ashley School and reported a distributable amount of $31K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations, social-service organizations, and a boys and girls club. Parish Cupboard Inc., which received $5,000, describes its mission as “Providing meals and emergency food services to the needy of West Springfield and Agawam Massachusetts.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $64,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,500, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants went to Red Oak Church ($20,500) and First Congregational Church ($15,500), both in West Springfield. Other grants included $5,000 each to St Thomas the Apostle, Covenant Community, and Parish Cupboard.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debbie Bailley, Carmino Santaniello, and Bonnie Hill as trustees; George Thomson as chairman; and John Weiss as treasurer.
Trustees of the Ashley School and is led by George Thomson, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2019); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Thomson
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Bonnie Hill
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$200 (2019) → $250 (2025)
Carmino Santaniello
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$200 (2020) → $200 (2025)
Debbie Bailley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$200 (2021) → $200 (2025)
John Weiss
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$200 (2019) → $200 (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Carm Sancinello (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Anonymous (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Palmer (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Lyne (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $500, to George Thomson (Chairman). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Trustees of the Ashley School and
How much does Trustees of the Ashley School and give each year?
Trustees of the Ashley School and gave $65K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 9 grants.
What is Trustees of the Ashley School and's typical grant size?
Trustees of the Ashley School and's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,864, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Trustees of the Ashley School and that year got $3K on average.
Where does Trustees of the Ashley School and give grants?
Trustees of the Ashley School and gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Springfield, MA (9 grants) and Springfield, MA (2 grants).
Does Trustees of the Ashley School and give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Trustees of the Ashley School and's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Trustees of the Ashley School and's largest grantees?
Trustees of the Ashley School and's largest 2025 grantees include Red Oak Church ($20,500), First Congregational Church ($15,500) and St Thomas the Apostle ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Trustees of the Ashley School and?
Trustees of the Ashley School and reported $709K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Trustees of the Ashley School and fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations, social-service organizations, and a boys and girls club. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Trustees of the Ashley School and?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Trustees of the Ashley School and's EIN?
Trustees of the Ashley School and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6050051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Trustees of the Ashley School and 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Trustees of the Ashley School and funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/trustees-of-the-ashley-school-and-morg_8682fc1e5f234c88bff630072399e854
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