Aaf Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aaf Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Westborough, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,790 in 120 grants; the typical grant was $225 and the largest $5,000. 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$45,790
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$225
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$282,931
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,214 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,402 | 92 | $272,344 |
| 2024 | $44,214 | 93 | $316,411 |
| 2025 | $45,790 | 120 | $282,931 |
How to apply
Aaf Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Aaf Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 94 | $38,976 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 5 | $904 |
| New York | 3 | $770 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $550 |
| Colorado | 2 | $500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $325 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Partnership Network | Program support | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston Inc | Program support | $3,440 |
| Aicpa Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Worcester State Foundation Inc | Program support | $1,800 |
| Nurtury | Program support | $1,500 |
| Pine Street Inn | Program support | $1,100 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | Program support | $1,000 |
| Assumption University | Program support | $1,000 |
| Bridges Homeward Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Charles River Community Health | Program support | $1,000 |
| East Boston Social Center Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Roca | Program support | $1,000 |
| Brookview House | Program support | $800 |
| Worcester State University | Program support | $750 |
| Mspca Angell | Program support | $570 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass Metrowest Inc | Program support | $500 |
| Boston Medflight | Program support | $500 |
| Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee | Program support | $500 |
| Catholic Community Fund | Program support | $500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County | Program support | $500 |
| Esperanza Academy | Program support | $500 |
| Grafton Food Bank | Program support | $500 |
| Incompass Human Services | Program support | $500 |
| Mayflower Council Bsa | Program support | $500 |
| Mspca | Program support | $500 |
| Nichols College | Program support | $500 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Program support | $500 |
| Sweet Paws Rescue | Program support | $500 |
| Work Inc | Program support | $500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Program support | $470 |
| Boston Health Care for Homeless | Program support | $470 |
| Fenway Community Health Center | Program support | $470 |
| Immigrant Family Service Institute Inc | Program support | $470 |
| Justice Resource Institute | Program support | $470 |
| The Second Step Inc | Program support | $470 |
| Catie's Closet | Program support | $450 |
| Feeding Colorado | Program support | $400 |
| Community Servings Inc | Program support | $375 |
| American Cancer Society | Program support | $300 |
| American Diabetes Association | Program support | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Dave McManus
- Carla McCall
- Dana Marks
- Thomas Muldoon
Questions people ask
Does Aaf Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aaf Charitable Foundation give?
$45,790 in tax year 2025, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $225.
Who runs Aaf Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dave McManus (Trustee), Carla McCall (Trustee), Dana Marks (Trustee) and Thomas Muldoon (Trustee).
What does Aaf Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and animals.