Ancore Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ancore Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Auburndale, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $187,625 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $53,000. 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$187,625
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$53,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
85% 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 | $161,000 | 13 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 4 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $187,625 | 13 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Ancore Foundation Inc 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 Ancore Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $130,125 |
| Georgia | 4 | $47,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | General contribution | $53,000 |
| MV Youth | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | General contribution | $22,000 |
| Holding Space Foundation | General contribution | $17,000 |
| Margie's House Inc | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Uloma Immigration House | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Elephant in the Room | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Neighbors in Need | General contribution | $10,000 |
| The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | General contribution | $5,125 |
| Boston College | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laquanya D Phillips
- Corey Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Ancore Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ancore Foundation Inc give?
$187,625 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ancore Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laquanya D Phillips (President/Director) and Corey Thomas (Treasurer/Clerk/Director).
What does Ancore Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.