Joseph & Anna C Dias Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Anna C Dias Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ludlow, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $333,735 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $65,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$333,735
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $298,675 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $330,500 | 20 | $8.7 million |
| 2023 | $298,675 | 35 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $333,735 | 31 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Joseph & Anna C Dias Family 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 Joseph & Anna C Dias Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $275,485 |
| Maine | 2 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $11,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luso American Cultural Asso Luso American Cultural Assoc | Scholarship | $65,000 |
| Ludlow Community Center Ludlow Community Center | Youth development | $35,400 |
| Pope Francis School Pope Francis School | Education programs | $35,000 |
| Ludlow High School Ludlow High School | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity York Habitat for Humanity York | Cultural assistance | $20,000 |
| Town of Ludlow Cultural Day Town of Ludlow Cultural Day | Community support | $20,000 |
| SPFLD to Boston Education Found Tr SPFLD to Boston Education Found Tr | Community surrport | $20,000 |
| St John the Baptist School St John the Baptist School | School, education | $15,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Research | $11,250 |
| St Jude's Children's Hosp St Jude's Children's Hosp | Non-profit support/research | $11,250 |
| Western United Pioneers Western United Pioneers | Non-profit support/youth | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - Florida Relief American Red Cross - Florida Relief | Relief aid | $10,000 |
| Toys for Tots Toys for Tots | Support for disadvantaged children | $6,250 |
| Nat Alzeihmer's Assoc Nat Alzeihmer's Assoc | Research & education | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House | Community support | $5,000 |
| Wilb Scholarship Foundation Wilb Scholarship Foundation | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross American Red Cross | Relief aid | $5,000 |
| River East Schoolto Carr River East School to Carr | Educational | $4,000 |
| Willie Ross School for the Deaf Willie Ross School | General | $3,250 |
| Lusitano Alumni & Friends Inc Lusitano Alumni & Friends Inc | Cultural programs | $3,000 |
| Ma Alliance of Port Speakers Ma Alliance of Port Speakers | Educational | $3,000 |
| Wilb Friends of Recreation Wil Friends of Recreation | Community support | $3,000 |
| The Gray House Inc the Gray House Inc | Community support | $3,000 |
| Town of Ludlow Vet Serv Town of Ludlow Vet Serv | Community support | $2,000 |
| GFWC Wilbraham Junior Womens Club GFWC Wilbraham Junior Womens Club | Civic | $2,000 |
| SPFLD to Boston Education Found Tr SPFLD to Boston Education Found Tr | Community surrport | $1,800 |
| Marginal Way Preservation Marginal Way Preserv Fund | Preservation & environment | $1,000 |
| Town of Ludlow Ambulance Town of Ludlow Ambulance | Community support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Wounded Warrior Project | Support wounded veterans | $1,000 |
| SPFLD Day Nursery-Square One SPFLD Day Nurseru-Square One | Childcare | $1,000 |
| Ludlow Public Schools - Books Ludlow Public Schools - Books | Books for students | $535 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria F Gomes
- Carol Costa
- Mark Dias
- Janice Dias
- Charles Ahmes
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Anna C Dias Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Anna C Dias Family Foundation give?
$333,735 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Joseph & Anna C Dias Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Maria F Gomes (Trustee), Carol Costa (Trustee), Mark Dias (Trustee) and Janice Dias (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph & Anna C Dias Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.