Fall River Women's Union
Accepts applications
Fall River Women's Union is a private foundation in Fall River, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,060 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,650 and the largest $8,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$87,060
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,650
- Largest grant$8,750
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $91,760 the year before.
20% 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 | $89,760 | 39 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $91,760 | 45 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $87,060 | 40 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The President 101 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 674-8861, frwu02720@aol.com |
| What to submit | Formal written grant request presenting the need and use of funds requested. |
| Restrictions | Greater fall river geographical area |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fall River Women's Union funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 36 | $77,210 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $9,850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chew Memorial BG Club | Program support | $8,750 |
| Family Service Association | Program support | $6,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast Inc | Program support | $5,500 |
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | Program support | $5,000 |
| COACHING4CHANGE | Program support | $4,500 |
| Gnome Inc | Program support | $4,500 |
| Fall River Deaconess Home | Program support | $4,000 |
| Steppingstone Inc | Program support | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeastern NE | Program support | $3,850 |
| First Baptist Church of FR | Program support | $3,500 |
| Friends of the FR Library | Program support | $3,415 |
| Ninth Street Day Nursery | Program support | $2,705 |
| Saint Vincent's Services Inc | Program services | $2,500 |
| Southcoast Visiting Nurse Assoc | Program support | $2,500 |
| Argosy Collegiate Charter School | Program support | $2,040 |
| Children's Museum of Greater FR | Program support | $2,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Program support | $2,000 |
| Watuppa Rowing Center | Program support | $2,000 |
| Veterans Assoc of Bristol County | Program support | $2,000 |
| Greater Fall River Re-Creation | Program support | $1,800 |
| Bristol Community College | Program support | $1,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Program support | $1,500 |
| YMCA Southeastern Ma | Program services | $1,500 |
| Grace Episcopal Church of New Bedfo | Program support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Fall River | Program support | $1,000 |
| Trustees of FRHS Alumni Scholarship | Program support | $1,000 |
| Bristol Elder Services | Program support | $500 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Program support | $500 |
| Citizens for Citizens Inc | Program support | $500 |
| East Bay Community Action Program | Program support | $500 |
| Little Compton Food Bank | Program support | $500 |
| My Brother's Keeper | Program support | $500 |
| Pope Francis Outreach Center | Program support | $500 |
| Saint Anne's Food Pantry | Program support | $500 |
| Sstar Health Care Center | Program support | $500 |
| University of Ma Dartmouth | Program support | $500 |
| Westport Food Pantry | Program support | $500 |
| Church of Our Saviour | Program support | $500 |
| Greater Fall River Food Pantry | Program support | $500 |
| United Neighbors of Fall River | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Bogan
- Karen Holmes
- Betty Prescott
- Louise Keane
- Karen Smigel
- Susan Canfield
- Sarah Jansen
- Katherine Librera
- Joan Medeiros
- Suzanne Mills Shaw
- Jean Peelor
- Christine Plante
- Mary Lee Prescott-Griffin
- Martha Sanford
- Katherine Schelder-Clark
Questions people ask
Does Fall River Women's Union accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fall River Women's Union give?
$87,060 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,650.
Who runs Fall River Women's Union?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Bogan (President), Karen Holmes (Vice Preside), Betty Prescott (Vice Preside) and Louise Keane (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Fall River Women's Union fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.