The Charles Irwin Travelli Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Charles Irwin Travelli Fund is a private foundation in Woburn, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $132,000 and the largest $184,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$132,000
- Largest grant$184,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 13 | $3.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 13 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 13 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Charles Irwin Travelli Fund 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 The Charles Irwin Travelli Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $897,900 |
| Maine | 4 | $466,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $135,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $94,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Scholarships | $184,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Scholarships | $143,000 |
| Keene State College | Scholarships | $135,000 |
| Simmons College | Scholarships | $132,500 |
| University of Maine | Scholarships | $132,500 |
| Clark University | Scholarships | $132,000 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Scholarships | $132,000 |
| Bates College | Scholarships | $123,500 |
| Colby College | Scholarships | $110,500 |
| Tufts University | Scholarships | $104,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Middlebury College | Scholarships | $94,000 |
| Cambridge College | Scholarships | $70,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael C Andrews
- Sumner R Andrews Jr
- Gerald B O'Grady III
- Robert L Wolff Jr
- Peter J Franks
- Sumner R Andrews III
- Geoffrey C Andrews
- Norm Tonina
Questions people ask
Does The Charles Irwin Travelli Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charles Irwin Travelli Fund give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $132,000.
Who runs The Charles Irwin Travelli Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael C Andrews (Executive Director), Sumner R Andrews Jr (Treasurer), Gerald B O'Grady III (Member) and Robert L Wolff Jr (Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Charles Irwin Travelli Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.