William R Fenoglio Foundation
The William R Fenoglio Foundation is a private foundation based in Scituate, Massachusetts. It reported making 10 grants totaling $42,500 in 2024 to charitable organizations in several states.
William R Fenoglio Foundation at a glance
In short: William R Fenoglio Foundation gave $43K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,500
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,250
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $729,713
- +15.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William R Fenoglio Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Oakhurst Road, Scituate, MA 02066-4025
Phone: (978) 549-8106
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William R Fenoglio Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Father Bills Mainspring ($10K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (58%), Massachusetts (24%), New York (9%), California (5%), and North Carolina (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William R Fenoglio Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $53K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Father Bills Mainspring Brockton, MA | Support Programs of Donee | $10,000 |
| The Oaks Academy Indianapolis, IN | Support Programs of Donee | $10,000 |
| Acres Land Trust Huntertown, IN | Support Programs of Donee | $6,000 |
| Sisters of Providence Mission St Mary of the Woods, IN | Support Programs of Donee | $5,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Indianapolis, IN | Support Programs of Donee | $2,500 |
| Ice Hockey in Harlem New York, NY | Support Programs of Donee | $2,000 |
| High Fives Foundation Truckee, CA | Support Programs of Donee | $2,000 |
| New York Foundling New York, NY | Support Programs of Donee | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Western North Carolina Ashville, NC | Support Programs of Donee | $2,000 |
| Little River Wetlands Project Fort Wayne, IN | Support Programs of Donee | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $729,713 | $146,411 | $51,278 | $42,500 | 10 | $45,650 | $13,821 | $48,148 |
| 2023 | $634,580 | $20,797 | $58,942 | $52,500 | 11 | $54,050 | $14,067 | $40,761 |
| 2022 | $672,725 | $45,010 | $54,740 | $48,000 | 12 | $49,525 | $16,284 | $42,643 |
| 2021 | $540,261 | $37,957 | $56,965 | $50,000 | 12 | $51,510 | $14,721 | $45,795 |
| 2020 | $559,269 | $-40,497 | $54,117 | $48,300 | 12 | — | $14,901 | $36,852 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William R Fenoglio Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes education, homelessness services, youth programs, family support, and wetland conservation. For example, The Oaks Academy describes its mission as providing a Christ-centered classical education to children from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Father Bill’s & MainSpring says it is dedicated to ending homelessness through shelter, housing, and services. Little River Wetlands Project describes its work as restoring and protecting wetlands and providing environmental education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $42,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,250.
The largest grants were $10,000 each to Father Bill’s & MainSpring in Brockton, Massachusetts, and The Oaks Academy in Indianapolis, Indiana. Other grants went to Acres Land Trust ($6,000), Sisters of Providence Mission ($5,000), Wheeler Mission ($2,500), Ice Hockey in Harlem ($2,000), High Fives Foundation ($2,000), New York Foundling ($2,000), YMCA of Western North Carolina ($2,000), and Little River Wetlands Project ($1,000). The filing lists the grant purposes as “support programs of donee.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William Fenoglio is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
William R Fenoglio Foundation is led by William Fenoglio, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Fenoglio
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 William R Fenoglio Foundation
How much does William R Fenoglio Foundation give each year?
William R Fenoglio Foundation gave $43K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 11 grants.
What is William R Fenoglio Foundation's typical grant size?
William R Fenoglio Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $4,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William R Fenoglio Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does William R Fenoglio Foundation give grants?
William R Fenoglio Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (24%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does William R Fenoglio Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on William R Fenoglio Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programs of Donee" (10 grants).
Who are William R Fenoglio Foundation's largest grantees?
William R Fenoglio Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Father Bills Mainspring ($10,000), The Oaks Academy ($10,000) and Acres Land Trust ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William R Fenoglio Foundation?
William R Fenoglio Foundation reported $730K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does William R Fenoglio Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes education, homelessness services, youth programs, family support, and wetland conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William R Fenoglio Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 ↑
What is William R Fenoglio Foundation's EIN?
William R Fenoglio Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1469574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William R Fenoglio Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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