The Harborone Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Harborone Foundation is a private foundation in Brockton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.5 million in 111 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $3.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.5 million
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$3.6 million
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $872,000 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 | $465,000 | 60 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $872,000 | 108 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $4.5 million | 111 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
The Harborone Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Harborone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 71 | $4.1 million |
| Rhode Island | 38 | $386,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Transfer of all net assets on termination pursuant | $3.6 million |
| Roger Williams Park Zoo | Exempt purpose | $96,000 |
| Providence Performing Arts Center | Exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| United Way of Greater Plymouth County Inc | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Child & Family | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Olneyville Housing Corp | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Old Colony Y | Exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Health Imperatives Inc | Exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Attleboro YMCA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Brockton Inc | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Communities for People | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| East Boston YMCA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Father Bill's & Mainspring | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Hope and Comfort Inc | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Just A Start | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Affordable Homeownership Alliance | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Mentor Rhode Island the Ri Mentoring Partnership Inc | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood of Affordable Housing Inc | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Neighborworks Blackstone River Valley | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Onegoal Massachusetts | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Pawtucket Central Falls Development | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Action for Boston Community Development | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| AS220 | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Capital Good Fund | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Community Servings Inc | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Hebron Food Pantry Inc | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Hope in Jesus Ministries | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Ri Inc | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Meeting Street | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Metro Housingboston | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer White
- Maureen Wilkinson
- Joseph F Casey
- Jefferey Russell
- Brenda Diepold
- Kathy Henry
Questions people ask
Does The Harborone Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Harborone Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2025, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs The Harborone Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer White (President/Director), Maureen Wilkinson (Director/Treasurer/Secretary), Joseph F Casey (Director) and Jefferey Russell (Director/Communiity Repr.) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Harborone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.