Emilio A & Mary A Difelice Scholarship Trus
Accepts applications
Emilio A & Mary A Difelice Scholarship Trus is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $11,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,500 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $64,250 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $74,500 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bridget Spencer 605 Broadway LF 41, Saugus, MA 01906 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 581-4277 |
| What to submit | Application forms are available upon request |
| Restrictions | Limited to students with a b average, or better, in the year prior at high school, prep school, or prior year of college. Students must reside in beverly, salem, danvers, peabody, hamilton or manchester, ma |
What Emilio A & Mary A Difelice Scholarship Trus funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $23,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $15,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $11,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $7,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | Scholarship | $11,500 |
| University of New Hampshire | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| University of Notre Dame | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy-MCPHS | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Massachusetts - Amherst | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Colby-Sawyer College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salem State University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Fairfield University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Duke University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eastern Bank
Questions people ask
Does Emilio A & Mary A Difelice Scholarship Trus accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Emilio A & Mary A Difelice Scholarship Trus give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Emilio A & Mary A Difelice Scholarship Trus?
Its 2025 filing lists Eastern Bank (Trustee).
What does Emilio A & Mary A Difelice Scholarship Trus fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.