MutualOne Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
MutualOne Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Framingham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $438,905 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $16,105. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$438,905
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$16,105
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $398,385 the year before.
52% 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 | $460,519 | 76 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $398,385 | 56 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $438,905 | 54 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Yves Munyankindi 160 Cochituate Road 828 Concord Str, eet, Framingham, MA 01701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 820-4000, charitablefoundation@mutualone.com |
| What to submit | Applications for grants from the Organization are available at the following website: https://www.mutualone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ Foundation-Grant-Application.pdf To apply for funding, applicants must submit a cover letter signed by the Organization's Executive Director or Board President plus a copy of a brief proposal and a summary sheet. Proposals must include the following information, keeping in mind the funding criteria: description and purpose of applicant-organization, including appendices for the Organization's Board, tax filings, and governance policies; details on the proposed project; a process for evaluating the proposal's progress and impact; and a budget for the project being proposed and means to measure its impact and success. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications are reviewed quarterly. Application deadlines are Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1 & Nov 1. |
| Restrictions | The MutualOne Charitable Foundation will consider grants of up to $10,000 to increase the quality of life of MetroWest residents. Special emphasis will be placed on those projects which focus on disadvantaged and/or undeserved citizens of Framingham or Natick. The areas of interest are workforce development, health and human service, housing, education, community development, the environment, and the arts. Grant requests will be considered for program support, seed money, challenge grants and capital improvements. To apply for a grant, applicants must be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization or a public institution (school, fire, police, etc.) located in or serving Framingham, Natick, and the surrounding areas. The Foundation will not fund political or sectarian activities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What MutualOne Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 53 | $433,905 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metro West YMCA | Community Development | $16,105 |
| Framingham Public Library Inc | Community Development | $15,000 |
| Saint Bridget School | Education | $13,600 |
| Framingham Housing Authority | Housing | $12,500 |
| A Place to Turn | Community Development | $12,500 |
| Natick Service Council Inc | Community Development | $12,500 |
| St Bridget's Food Pantry | Community Development | $12,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Hoops and Homework Inc | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Metrowest Legal Services | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Spark Kindness Inc | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Harvard University | Education | $10,000 |
| Northeastern University | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Education | $10,000 |
| Metrowest ESL Fund | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Metrowest Free Medical Program | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Natick Service Council Inc | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Read to A Child | Education | $10,000 |
| Springwell | Community Development | $10,000 |
| United Way of Tri-County | Community Development | $10,000 |
| A Place to Turn | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Bethany Hill Place | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Cocotree Kids Inc | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Greater Framingham Community Church | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Bethany Health Care Center Inc | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Charles River Center | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Edgell Grove Cemetery | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Metrowest | Community Development | $10,000 |
| City of Framingham - Police | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Daniel's Table | Community Development | $10,000 |
| Community First Project | Community development | $10,000 |
| Edwards Church Ucc | Community Development | $8,250 |
| Friends of 2LIFE Communities | Community Development | $7,350 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Education | $7,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | Community Development | $7,000 |
| City of Framingham | Community Development | $5,000 |
| Dignity Matters Inc | Community Development | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Education | $5,000 |
| Rotary Education Fund of Framingham | Community Development | $5,000 |
| Metrowest Jewish Day School Inc | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Carvalho
- Paul V Galvani
- Mark R Haranas
- Brian Ledwith
- Robert Raider
Questions people ask
Does MutualOne Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications are reviewed quarterly. Application deadlines are Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1 & Nov 1.
How much does MutualOne Charitable Foundation give?
$438,905 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs MutualOne Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristin Carvalho (President and CEO), Paul V Galvani (Trustee), Mark R Haranas (Trustee - Term ended) and Brian Ledwith (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does MutualOne Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and youth programs.