Helen A Nigro Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helen A Nigro Foundation is a private foundation in Newburyport, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,205 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $21,000. 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$64,205
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $48,000 | 9 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 12 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $64,205 | 12 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Helen A Nigro 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 Helen A Nigro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $61,705 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Public Schools | Unrestricted contribution | $21,000 |
| Reading Scholarship Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Hadwen Park Congregational Church | Unrestricted contribution | $9,500 |
| Mission of Deeds | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Reading Rotary | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Reading Food Pantry | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Wakefield Food Pantry | Unrestricted contribution | $2,205 |
| Middlesex Concert Band | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Homework House | Unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
| Reading Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janice C Nigro
- Eugene A Nigro
- Carol Lucyniak
- Jean Marie Nigro
- Eleanor N Merrill
Questions people ask
Does Helen A Nigro Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen A Nigro Foundation give?
$64,205 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Helen A Nigro Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janice C Nigro (Trustee/Director), Eugene A Nigro (Director), Carol Lucyniak (Director) and Jean Marie Nigro (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Helen A Nigro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.