Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $714,900 in 143 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$714,900
- Number of grants143
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $619,500 the year before.
34% 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 | $602,000 | 155 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $619,500 | 125 | $15.1 million |
| 2025 | $714,900 | 143 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
Adelard & Valeda Roy 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 Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 97 | $450,000 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | $102,500 |
| Vermont | 18 | $100,400 |
| Maine | 11 | $59,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health & Hospice Care | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Piscataquog Land Conservancy | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests | Morrill dairy farm conservation easement | $10,000 |
| Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance Inc | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Natural Resources Council Inc | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Northern ne chapter conservation programs | $9,000 |
| Audubon Vermont | Youth conservation leadership program | $7,500 |
| Blessed Stephen Bellesini Osa | After school & evening study program | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire Project Learning Tree | Nh project learning tree-fy2025 educational initiatives | $7,500 |
| Vermont Natural Resources Council Inc | Assistance for forestland owners | $7,500 |
| North Bennet Street School | General scholarships | $6,000 |
| Trinity Boston Connects | Education programs | $6,000 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont Inc | Churches & sacred places - preservation retreat & site visits | $5,400 |
| Alexander Twilight Academy | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Anew Place Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Arlington Eats Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Around Hear Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Arts Council of Tamworth | Artist in residency program | $5,000 |
| Arts for Learning Massachusetts Inc | Expanded arts access residencies | $5,000 |
| Arts in Reach | Core programs | $5,000 |
| Barry L Price Rehabilitation Center Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | Office of student wellness food program | $5,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps Community Services | Food assistance program | $5,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | 2025 bloom programs | $5,000 |
| Boothbay Sea and Science Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Boston Area Gleaners Inc | Food access program | $5,000 |
| Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Inc | Case management support | $5,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Inc | Youth center support | $5,000 |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Nourishing our community programs | $5,000 |
| Boston Neighborhood Support Inc | D/b/a howard benevolent society - eviction & utility shutoff prevention progams | $5,000 |
| Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc | Intensive community program | $5,000 |
| Brookview House Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Maine | Green card medical clinic for refugees | $5,000 |
| Catie's Closet Inc | Sos response program | $5,000 |
| Centre Street Food Pantry Inc | Serving seniors | $5,000 |
| Community Action Agency of Somerville Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rev Dr Nancy S Smith
- Elizabeth M Fisher
- Michael J Puzo
Questions people ask
Does Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation give?
$714,900 in tax year 2025, across 143 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rev Dr Nancy S Smith (Trustee), Elizabeth M Fisher (Trustee) and Michael J Puzo (Trustee).
What does Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and education.