Association for the Relief of Aged Women
Preselected recipients only
Association for the Relief of Aged Women is a private foundation in New Bedford, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $715,368 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $463,368. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$715,368
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$463,368
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $632,445 the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $519,082 | 10 | $21.7 million |
| 2022 | $640,978 | 11 | $19.4 million |
| 2023 | $632,445 | 10 | $21.4 million |
| 2024 | $715,368 | 20 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
Association for the Relief of Aged Women 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 Association for the Relief of Aged Women funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $715,368 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Elder services | $463,368 |
| Town of Westport | Elder services | $30,000 |
| South Coastal Counties Legal Services | Edler serviceselder services | $25,000 |
| Pace | Elder services | $25,000 |
| New Bedford Art Museum | Elder services | $15,000 |
| New Bedford Fishing Heritage | Elder services | $15,000 |
| South Coast LGBTQ Network | Elder services | $15,000 |
| Zeiterion | Elder services | $15,000 |
| Fairhaven Council on Aging | Elder services | $15,000 |
| Cape Verdean Association | Elder serviceselder services | $10,000 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network | Elder services | $10,000 |
| Buzzard Bay Coalition | Elder services | $10,000 |
| Buzzard Bay Habitat for Humanity | Elder services | $10,000 |
| Coastal Foodshed Inc | Elder services | $10,000 |
| Dartmouth Council on Aging | Elder services | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra | Elder services | $10,000 |
| Women's Fund Southcoast | Elder services | $10,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast | Elder services | $7,000 |
| Deaf Inc | Elder services | $5,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care Inc | Elder services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clare Healy Foley
- Gail Beaton
- Jane Stankiewicz
- Diane Laflamme
- Deborah Brooke
- Angela Natho
- Catherine Mayall
- Pauline Fuenzalida
- Gloria Desa
- Leah Macomber
- Rosemary Saber
- Linda Garibaldi
- Jenessa Gerard
Questions people ask
Does Association for the Relief of Aged Women accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Association for the Relief of Aged Women give?
$715,368 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Association for the Relief of Aged Women?
Its 2024 filing lists Clare Healy Foley (Executive Director), Gail Beaton (Vice President), Jane Stankiewicz (Director) and Diane Laflamme (President) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Association for the Relief of Aged Women fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and seniors.