August Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
August Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Somerville, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $16,000. 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$109,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,100 the year before.
17% 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 | $49,500 | 28 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $69,100 | 28 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $109,500 | 29 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
August 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.
What August Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21 | $71,500 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $31,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UW Foundation FJW Scholarship | Academic scholarship for engineering undergraduates | $16,000 |
| Elizabeth Peabody House | Educational services and food pantry | $15,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Emergency food aid | $10,000 |
| Madison Rotary Foundation | Humanitarian, educational and cultural exchange programs | $10,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | Emergency food aid | $10,000 |
| Access Community Health Centers | Provision of community based, low income health care | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Foundation | Health services | $5,000 |
| Project Soup | Food pantry | $4,000 |
| St Patrick's Shelter | Homeless assistance for women | $4,000 |
| Somerville Homeless Coalition | Homeslessness support services and food bank | $3,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum | Library support | $2,500 |
| East Somerville Main Streets | Community building | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts | Health services | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | Health services | $2,500 |
| Rotary Foundation | Humanitarian, educational and cultural exchange programs | $2,500 |
| University of Ma Foundation | Student emergency needs fund | $2,500 |
| Bunker Hill Community College Foundation Inc | General fund and hunger assistance fund | $2,000 |
| Sommerville High School Scholarship Foundation | Student assistance | $2,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | Summer camp for at-risk children | $1,000 |
| Friends of Eldredge Public Library | Reading and education access | $1,000 |
| Friends of Medford Public Library | Reading and education access | $1,000 |
| Friends of Somerville Public Library | Library services | $1,000 |
| The Harbour Inc | Education and homelessness support | $1,000 |
| Youth Development Organization Inc | Youth development | $1,000 |
| Connexion | Food insecurity | $500 |
| Harwich Cranberry Festival Inc | Scholarships | $500 |
| Mystic River Watershed Association Inc | Environmental restoration and education | $500 |
| RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center | Health education and service | $500 |
| Volo Kids Foundation | Childhood enrichment programs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Gruber Worzala
- David Worzala
- Peter Worzala
- Matthew Worzala
Questions people ask
Does August Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does August Foundation Inc give?
$109,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs August Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Gruber Worzala (President), David Worzala (Treasurer), Peter Worzala (Secretary) and Matthew Worzala (Vice President).
What does August Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.