The Fitzgerald Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Fitzgerald Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $301,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $19,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$301,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$19,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $308,000 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $268,000 | 29 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $308,000 | 27 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $301,500 | 28 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
The Fitzgerald Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Fitzgerald Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 24 | $251,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $19,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $16,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $9,000 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Father Flanagans Boys Home | General & Unrestricted | $19,000 |
| Cristo Rey Boston High School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Heart Disease Research Fund | $16,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Autism Language Program | $16,000 |
| Familyaid Boston Inc | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| La Colaborativa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pal of Massachusetts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Dimock Support Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Monument Square Meetinghouse Foundation | Historic Cemetery Renovations | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Rosies Place Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| WWP Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Balletrox Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribal Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Salesian Boys & Girls Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Bostons Forgotten Felines Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Covenant House | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| K Street Facilities Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Liken Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| More Than Words Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Partakers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Trustees of Eliot School | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy Baisley
- Jonathan Crawford
- Thomas L Crawford
- Robert Josephs
- Linda Olmstead
Questions people ask
Does The Fitzgerald Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fitzgerald Family Foundation give?
$301,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs The Fitzgerald Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathy Baisley (Dir), Jonathan Crawford (Dir), Thomas L Crawford (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) and Robert Josephs (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Fitzgerald Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.