Association Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Association Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$145,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $150,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 21 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 23 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $145,000 | 21 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Association 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 Association Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $51,000 |
| New York | 7 | $48,250 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 6 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $7,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Citizens Budget Commission | General support | $20,000 |
| The Avenue Concept | General support | $20,000 |
| Student Sponsor Partners | General support | $10,000 |
| The Economic Club of New York | General support | $10,000 |
| Bay Chamber Concerts | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | General support | $5,000 |
| The Conference Board | General support | $5,000 |
| The Lords Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Points North Institute | General support | $2,500 |
| Coastal Family Hospice | General support | $2,000 |
| Huru International | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Rockport Public Library | General support | $1,500 |
| Bath and Tennis Club Historic Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Finding Our Voices | General support | $1,000 |
| Middlesex School | General support | $1,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| United Midcoast Charities | General support | $1,000 |
| Westhampton Beach Historical Society | General support | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $750 |
| Quogue Wildlife Refuge | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard E Cox Jr
- Mazie Livingston Cox
- Dune Thorne
- Julie Doe
Questions people ask
Does Association Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Association Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Association Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard E Cox Jr (President/Director), Mazie Livingston Cox (Secretary/Director), Dune Thorne (Director) and Julie Doe (Treasurer).
What does Association Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.