Arbella Insurance Foundation
Arbella Insurance Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 201 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $152,319. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants201
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$152,319
- Assets$22.2 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
57% of its 2024 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 | $2.4 million | 574 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 201 | $22.2 million |
How to apply
The filing gives no application details. Check the foundation's website before you apply.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arbella Insurance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 141 | $1.7 million |
| Connecticut | 38 | $157,450 |
| Virginia | 1 | $152,319 |
| Ohio | 1 | $114,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $35,250 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $21,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 4 | $4,278 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Unrestricted operating funds | $152,319 |
| Greater Lawrence Family Heath Center | Social justice initiative | $150,000 |
| Live Nation Marketing Inc | Safe driver program | $133,222 |
| Dana Farber | Health charity | $126,857 |
| Audacy Operations | Unrestricted operating funds | $114,000 |
| Franklin Cummings Tech (Benjamin Franklin Institute) | Social justice initiative | $100,000 |
| Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice | Social justice initiative | $100,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted operating funds | $89,750 |
| Cybergrants LLC | Unrestricted operating funds | $79,160 |
| Hopewell Inc | Social justice initiative | $75,000 |
| Interfaith Social Services Inc | Human services | $59,340 |
| Father Bills & Mainspring | Human services | $51,000 |
| House of Possibilities Inc | Social justice initiative | $50,000 |
| Southwest Boston Senior Services DBA Ethos | Social justice initiative | $50,000 |
| The Ellie Fund | Social justice initiative | $50,000 |
| The Village for Families and Children | Social justice initiative | $50,000 |
| Innovation Network for Communities | Social justice initiative | $30,000 |
| The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation | Health charity | $26,120 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc | Children / families / youth | $25,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lowell | Social justice initiative | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance | Human services | $25,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art | Social justice initiative | $25,000 |
| Rachels Table of Western Massachusetts Inc | Social justice initiative | $25,000 |
| The Massachusetts Institute for A New Commonwealth Inc | Community / civic / cultural | $25,000 |
| New England Center and Home for Veterans | Unrestricted operating funds | $23,650 |
| Friends of the Commonwealth Museum | Unrestricted operating funds | $15,000 |
| Heritage Museums & Gardens | Community / civic / cultural | $15,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Children / families / youth | $15,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | Unrestricted operating funds | $14,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation Inc | Educational / scholarship | $11,000 |
| 617 Rocks Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - Massachusetts Chapter | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Boston Athletic Academy Inc | Children / families / youth | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Cushing Center | Human services | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children-Boston Inc | Children / families / youth | $10,000 |
| Friendship Home | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Haiti 180 | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
| Journey Forward Inc | Health charity | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Gargiulo
- Anne M Defrancesco
- Brian J O'Dwyer
- Christopher E Hall
- Elizabeth Kim
- Gail Eagan
- Jeannette M Orsino
- John F Donohue
- Joseph G Murphy
- Robin Jones
- Thomas R Kiley
- Thomas S Carpenter
- William H Dumouchel
Questions people ask
Does Arbella Insurance Foundation accept grant applications?
Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.
How much does Arbella Insurance Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 201 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Arbella Insurance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrea Gargiulo (Director), Anne M Defrancesco (Director), Brian J O'Dwyer (Director) and Christopher E Hall (Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Arbella Insurance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and arts and culture.