Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation
Accepts applications
Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $149,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $36,250 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$149,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$36,250
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $111,500 | 5 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 7 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $149,000 | 4 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul M Opalinski Trustee C/O Aa Shoe Co Incpo Box 777, Ware, MA 01082 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (413) 967-3511 |
| What to submit | Written explanation with a brief statement of charitable intent |
What Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $149,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop 13 Inc | General fund - non-profit cultural arts and learning center offering various classes | $75,000 |
| East Quabbin Land Trust | General fund | $65,000 |
| The Literacy Project | General fund | $7,500 |
| Trinity Church - Jubilee Cupboard | General donation to fund purchase of food to provide low income families | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul M Opalinski
- Tracy Opalinski
Questions people ask
Does Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation give?
$149,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $36,250.
Who runs Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul M Opalinski (Trustee) and Tracy Opalinski (Trustee).
What does Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.