Webster Five Foundation Inc
Webster Five Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Auburn, Massachusetts. It provides grants to nonprofit organizations and programs supporting education, culture and the arts, social services, charitable activities, and community development.
Webster Five Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Webster Five Foundation Inc gave $284K across 81 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $283,534
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 81
- +8000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,500
- -98.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,972
- +119.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Webster Five Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applications are available through the Foundation’s application materials. Applicants must meet the eligibility guidelines in the application package. The Board of Directors meets four times a year, and the Foundation says applicants receive a written response by the end of the month following the relevant review.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists application due dates of March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. The filing also directs applicants to the application materials for deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website lists application due dates of March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Monica M Thomas-Bonnick
Mailing address: 35 Millbury Street, Auburn, MA 01501
Phone: (508) 438-3555
Email: mthomas-bonnick@web5.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Webster Five Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the Gladys E Kelly Public Library ($15K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
258 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 257 grants of 258 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation considers requests from organizations based in or directly benefiting its delineated community, defined as the cities and towns where Webster Five has a branch and surrounding communities. Its website describes its outreach as focused on Worcester County and beyond. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 2% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Webster Five Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2019) to $284K (2025). In 2025 it made 81 grants totaling $284K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Gladys E Kelly Public Library Webster, MA | Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Auburn Youth and Family Services Auburn, MA | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Legal Aid Inc Worcester, MA | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Family Health Center of Worcester Worcester, MA | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Central MA Worcester, MA | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| YWCA Central MA Worcester, MA | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services Shrewsbury, MA | Exempt Purpose | $8,000 |
| Worcester Community Housing Resources Inc Worcester, MA | Exempt Purpose | $8,000 |
| Greater Worcester Community Foundation Worcester, MA | Exempt Purpose | $7,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massmetrowest Worcester, MA | Exempt Purpose | $6,500 |
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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 | $7,972 | $288,000 | $283,659 | $283,534 | 81 | $283,659 | — | $992 |
| 2024 | $3,631 | $261,415 | $262,632 | $262,362 | 1 | $262,632 | $21 | $1,453 |
| 2023 | $4,848 | $246,502 | $245,570 | $245,500 | 55 | $245,570 | $2 | $1,803 |
| 2022 | $3,916 | $218,204 | $220,039 | $219,969 | 60 | $220,039 | $4 | $1,050 |
| 2021 | $5,751 | $210,765 | $209,068 | $208,998 | 61 | $209,068 | $15 | $1,025 |
| 2020 | $4,054 | $210,817 | $213,754 | $213,501 | 70 | — | $17 | $1,179 |
| 2019 | $6,991 | $200,563 | $200,121 | $200,051 | 72 | — | $15 | $834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Webster Five Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $992 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
The Foundation funds local nonprofit organizations or programs that expand or improve access to education, culture and the arts, social services, charitable activities, and community development. It identifies youth services, senior services, and health and social services as types of organizations it supports. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of work supported. Community Legal Aid describes its mission as improving the lives of low-income and elderly people through legal assistance. Family Health Center of Worcester says it provides primary care, dental care, and social services to traditionally underserved and culturally diverse populations. Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance describes its work as coordinating responses to homelessness and fostering long-term housing stability. Other 2025 grantees included organizations whose stated missions involve children’s development, skilled nursing and recuperative care, home-based health and social services, affordable housing, and economic development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 81 grants totaling $283,534. Grants ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Its website describes available grants as ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. The largest reported 2025 awards included $15,000 to Friends of the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library and $10,000 each to Auburn Youth and Family Services, Community Legal Aid, Family Health Center of Worcester, YMCA of Central Massachusetts, and YWCA Central Massachusetts.
The Foundation also reported $8,000 awards to Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services and Worcester Community Housing Resources, $7,000 to Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and $6,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest. Its website says it considers support for annual campaigns, program development, and emergency funds; requests involving unusual or emergency circumstances are considered case by case. It discourages repeat requests for the same program or project, though documented repeat requests may be considered.
The Foundation does not support individuals, political organizations or candidates, religious institutions, fraternal organizations, employment unions, or tax-supported entities. It may consider exceptions for library capital campaigns supported by a private funding program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Benjamin A. Craver as clerk/director; David S. Bayer II and Jane Bania as directors; and Monica M. Thomas-Bonnick as treasurer/executive director. Donald Doyle was listed as president/director through June 2025, and Brian Westerlind as president/director beginning July 2025.
Webster Five Foundation Inc is led by Monica M. Thomas-Bonnick, Treasurer & Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monica M. Thomas-Bonnick
Treasurer & Executive Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Doyle
President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Westerlind
President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin A. Craver
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Bayer II
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Bania
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Maura E. Aniello (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Don Doyle (2019–2021) — President & Director
- Former: Sam Bitar (2019) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Webster Five Foundation Inc
How much does Webster Five Foundation Inc give each year?
Webster Five Foundation Inc gave $284K across 81 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $262K across 1 grant.
What is Webster Five Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Webster Five Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,500, across 81 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Webster Five Foundation Inc give grants?
Webster Five Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (54 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Webster, MA (2 grants) and Framingham, MA (2 grants).
Who are Webster Five Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Webster Five Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of the Gladys E Kelly Public Library ($15,000), Auburn Youth and Family Services ($10,000) and Community Legal Aid Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Webster Five Foundation Inc?
Webster Five Foundation Inc reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $992 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Webster Five Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation funds local nonprofit organizations or programs that expand or improve access to education, culture and the arts, social services, charitable activities, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Webster Five Foundation Inc?
Applications are available through the Foundation’s application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Webster Five Foundation Inc's EIN?
Webster Five Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3303760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Webster Five Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/webster-five-foundation-inc-morg_adfd6fd7060e40fda5d1f99d5c5c8cc9
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