The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $617,450 in 157 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$617,450
- Number of grants157
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $484,100 the year before.
19% 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 | $458,800 | 164 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $484,100 | 144 | $16.3 million |
| 2025 | $617,450 | 157 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Denise Renaghan The Bay State Feder PO Box 1190, Sagamore Beach, MA 02562 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 225-2822, info@baystatecharitable.com |
| What to submit | Grant Application Package or Written Letter with 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter. |
| Restrictions | To support community organizations that contribute to improving quality of life. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 107 | $454,150 |
| Florida | 12 | $45,800 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $20,500 |
| Virginia | 6 | $17,000 |
| New York | 7 | $16,500 |
| Illinois | 7 | $16,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $9,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Catholic Memorial School | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Brookline Multi Service Senior Center Corp | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace at St Joe's Pastoral Collaborative | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| St Finbarr Catholic Church | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Walpole Community Food Pantry | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Social Services | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
| Little People's School Inc | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Mission of Deeds | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| New England Center for Children | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese for the Military Services | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Brookline Center for Community Mental Health | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Caritas Communities | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Centre Street Food Pantry | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Dedham Food Pantry | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| DOVE Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Father Bill's & Mainspring | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Greater Boston | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Health Equity International | a/k/a St. Boniface Haiti Foundation | $5,000 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Hope for Haiti Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Jingled Elves Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Manet Community Health Center | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| New England Center and Home for Veterans | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Project Place | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Denise M Renaghan
- Michael O Gilles
- Brenda T Harrington
- Anthony F Caruso
Questions people ask
Does The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation give?
$617,450 in tax year 2025, across 157 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Denise M Renaghan (President/Director), Michael O Gilles (Treasurer/Director), Brenda T Harrington (Asst. Treasurer/Director) and Anthony F Caruso (Secretary/Director).
What does The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.