Western Mass Distance Project
Western Mass Distance Project is a private foundation based in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Its 2020 filing describes support for qualified members’ road-race entry fees, gear stipends, and travel expenses. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with no later filing recorded; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Western Mass Distance Project at a glance
In short: Western Mass Distance Project gave $608 across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $60.8), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $608
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- Average grant
- $61
- Median grant
- $53
- Total assets
- $12,015
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Western Mass Distance Project
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing describes compensation for qualified members’ race entry fees and gear stipends, as well as subsidies for travel to road races.
- Contact
Mailing address: 47 School Street, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Website: https://www.westernmassdistanceproject.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Western Mass Distance Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2020 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $608.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $608 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $12,015 | $2,985 | $2,032 | $608 | 10 | $588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Western Mass Distance Project reported a distributable amount of $588 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $608. Grants ranged from $35 to $100, with a median of $52. The grants were to individual recipients in Massachusetts for gear, race reimbursement, or dues reimbursement. The largest grants were $100 and $96 for gear, and $85 for race reimbursement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Rachel Cook as president, Sarah Romain as vice president, Joseph Czupryna as treasurer, and Daniel Smith and Jonathan Joyce as directors.
Western Mass Distance Project is led by Rachel Cook, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Rachel Cook
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Smith
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Joyce
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Czupryna
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Romain
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Western Mass Distance Project
How much does Western Mass Distance Project give each year?
Western Mass Distance Project gave $608 across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Western Mass Distance Project's typical grant size?
Western Mass Distance Project's median grant in 2020 was $53, and its average grant was $61, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Western Mass Distance Project give grants?
Western Mass Distance Project gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Western Mass Distance Project give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Western Mass Distance Project's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Race Reimbursement" (5 grants) and "Gear" (4 grants).
How large is Western Mass Distance Project?
Western Mass Distance Project reported $12K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
How do I apply for a grant from Western Mass Distance Project?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Western Mass Distance Project required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Western Mass Distance Project reported a distributable amount of $588 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Western Mass Distance Project's EIN?
Western Mass Distance Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5554614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Western Mass Distance Project accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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