Metrowest Health Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Metrowest Health Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Framingham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 208 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $353,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.0 million
- Number of grants208
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$353,000
- Assets$135 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.0 million the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 173 | $108 million |
| 2023 | $6.0 million | 188 | $126 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 208 | $135 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Phillip O Gonzalez President Metrow 161 Worcester Road Suite 202, Framingham, MA 01701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 879-7625 |
| What to submit | Applications must follow a standard request for proposals that includes a description of the unmet health need to be addressed, program goals and objectives, budget, and budget narrative. |
| Deadlines | The foundation has two submission deadlines per year (spring/fall). |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to proposals that address an unmet health need in the 25-TOWN area served by the foundation. Eligible applicants are either tax- exempt organizations 501(c)(3) or governmental entities. See the foundation's web site at www.mwhealth.org for further information. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Metrowest Health Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 207 | $4.1 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Development Center Inc | 2025 metrowest adolescent health survey | $353,000 |
| Advocates Inc | Metrowest care connection | $247,430 |
| Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center Inc | Basic health needs - primary medical care | $175,000 |
| Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center Inc | Basic health needs - prescription assistance | $150,000 |
| A Place to Turn | Expanding access to healthy food in the region | $82,269 |
| Advocates Inc | Basic health needs - behavioral health | $75,000 |
| Amazing Things Arts Center Inc | Voices of the community | $75,000 |
| Metrowest Legal Services | Basic health needs - medical-legal partnership | $75,000 |
| South Middlesex Opportunity Council Inc | Basic health needs - homelessness | $75,000 |
| South Middlesex Opportunity Council Inc | Basic health needs - behavioral health | $75,000 |
| Spoonfuls Inc | Basic health needs - food insecurity | $75,000 |
| Wayside Youth & Family Support Network Inc | Basic health needs - behavioral health | $75,000 |
| Education Development Center Inc | Community-led digital wellness solutions | $74,784 |
| Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center Inc | Basic health needs - oral health | $50,000 |
| Hudson Health Department | Closing the metrowest snap gap | $50,000 |
| Riverside Community Care | Basic health needs - behavioral health | $50,000 |
| Natick Health Department | A community approach to mental health care | $49,000 |
| Family Promise Metrowest | Responsive solutions to ending family homelessness | $48,512 |
| Family Promise Metrowest | Responsive solutions to ending family homelessness | $48,512 |
| Framingham Public Schools | Fhs health care innovation pathways | $41,500 |
| Framingham Public Schools | Mental health access for adult esl | $40,000 |
| Metrowest Worker Center | Health connections: striving for equity | $37,688 |
| Natick Fire Department | Funding for fire engineering training subscription | $36,000 |
| Amazing Things Arts Center Inc | Voices of the community | $33,542 |
| Natick Service Council Inc | Food pantry | $30,000 |
| A Place to Turn | Food pantry | $30,000 |
| Greater Framingham Community Church | Grocery bag program | $25,000 |
| Health Care for All | Basic health needs - insurance enrollment | $25,000 |
| Spark Kindness Inc | Community solutions to identity based bullying | $24,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | Increased access to home healthcare through migrant workforce development | $22,700 |
| Spark Kindness Inc | Targeted programming solutions to address and prevent identity based bullying & acts of hate | $22,475 |
| Advocates Inc | Meeting the moment | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest | Strengthening youth mental health support | $20,000 |
| Brandon Residential Treatment Center Inc | Meeting the moment | $20,000 |
| Brazilian American Center - Brace | Meeting the moment | $20,000 |
| Brazilian American Center - Brace | Assisting vulnerable immigrants with housing navigation | $20,000 |
| Brazilian American Center - Brace | Assisting vulnerable immigrants with housing navigation | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester Inc | Meeting the moment | $20,000 |
| Community Servings | Nutrition program for metrowest residents | $20,000 |
| Daniel's Table | Meeting the moment | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillip O Gonzalez
- Claire Levesque
- Anna Carollo Cross
- Gillian Carcia
- John Corron
- Carol Gloff
- Lino Covarrubias
- Kathleen Herrman
- James Hicks
- Mari Barrera
- Cheryl Aglio Girelli
- Paula Kaminow
- Robert Sousa
- William Iberg
Questions people ask
Does Metrowest Health Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The foundation has two submission deadlines per year (spring/fall)..
How much does Metrowest Health Foundation Inc give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 208 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Metrowest Health Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Phillip O Gonzalez (President/Ceo), Claire Levesque (Chair (As of 12/24)), Anna Carollo Cross (Chair (Until 12/24)) and Gillian Carcia (Vice Chair) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Metrowest Health Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.