Saint Francis Community Health Care Inc
Accepts applications
Saint Francis Community Health Care Inc is a private foundation in Westborough, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $32,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$200,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$32,500
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $208,173 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 | $183,100 | 17 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $208,173 | 17 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $200,500 | 15 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Saint Francis Community Health Care 95A Turnpike Road, Westborough, MA 01581 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 755-8605 |
| What to submit | Forward a 1-2 page letter of intent to submit an application for funding including a brief description of the organization, the proposed program and need for the program, the priorities addressed in the program, the proposed program operation, the program service area(s) and program funding including amount sought and amount required. |
| Deadlines | The foundation accepts applications from january 1 through september 15 of each calendar year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation's purpose is to identify the health care needs of all of the residents of worcester county with focus on the elderly and long-term care issues; to support the efforts of non-profit and other health care organizations, social service providers, medical facilities and others which deliver medical and health care services to residents of worcester county; to encourage, promote and support the development of medical and health care programs serving the residents of worcester county; to encourage cooperation between the foundation, nursing homes, hospitals, social service providers and health care providers serving the residents of worcester county; to provide financial and other assistance to non-profit and other health care organizations, social service providers and medical facilities; to promote the scientific, literary, educational, public health, public safety or civic purposes of such entities for the direct benefit of the residents of worcester county. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Saint Francis Community Health Care Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $200,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Franciscans of Mary | Provide funds for nuns in the community and for school in madagascar. | $32,500 |
| Rachel's Table | Provide support for the food pantry. | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Central Mass | Provide funds to support "what's for dinner?" program. | $25,000 |
| Pernet Family Health | Funding infant supplies. | $20,000 |
| Mustard Seed Catholic Worker | Provide support for food pantry. | $15,000 |
| Dismas House | Assist ex-prisioners adapt to community. | $12,000 |
| Friendly House | Support for youth hoops instructional program. | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah's Inn | Providing food for low-income people. | $10,000 |
| St John Parish | Provide funds for a mobile shower used by homeless population in worcester. | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Abbey | Medical equipment and supplies for the abbey infirmary. | $10,000 |
| St Peter Parish | Providing free basic medical care to underinsured and underserved adults and children. | $10,000 |
| Worcester County Reserve Sheriff Department | Providing funding for a coat drive for the homeless and children. | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Provide funds for thanksgiving and christmas meals. | $5,000 |
| Worcester East Middle School | Support for in school food pantry. | $5,000 |
| St John's High School-Charles Bibaud Fund | In memory of the mother of a board member. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Stowe
- Ralph Marois
- Jill Cosgrove Danksewicz
- Lawrence Brodeur
- Henry Braverman
- Roger Dauphinais
- E Paul Tinsley
- Gerri Lorusso
- Timothy Bibaud
Questions people ask
Does Saint Francis Community Health Care Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The foundation accepts applications from january 1 through september 15 of each calendar year.
How much does Saint Francis Community Health Care Inc give?
$200,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Saint Francis Community Health Care Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Stowe (President/Director), Ralph Marois (Vice President/Director), Jill Cosgrove Danksewicz (Treasurer/Director) and Lawrence Brodeur (Clerk/Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Saint Francis Community Health Care Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and health.