The Oliari Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Oliari Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $337,340 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,615 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$337,340
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,615
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $256,580 the year before.
38% 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 | $203,569 | 27 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $256,580 | 31 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $337,340 | 24 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Danielle Oliari 350 Bedford Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 697-9600 |
| What to submit | No formal application procedure utilized. |
What The Oliari Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $309,550 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $20,540 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,000 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Bridgewater Police Fire & Library | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Bsu Fund | Charitable | $70,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper | Charitable | $64,923 |
| Easterseals Ma | Charitable | $38,347 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $10,540 |
| A Wish Come True | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Operation Santa | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mighty Mia Falvey Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Bridgewater | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $4,230 |
| Simonds Golf Academy | Charitable | $3,000 |
| European Missions Society | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bridgewater Public Library | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Bridgewater Lyons Club Foundation Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Feteira Family Found | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Carver Youth Soccer Association | Charitable | $700 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Charitable | $500 |
| Old Colony Hospice | Charitable | $500 |
| St Anthony Shrine | Charitable | $500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable | $250 |
| Wounded Warrior | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Oliari
- Patricia Oliari
- Paul Oliari
- Danielle Oliari
- Stephanie Oliari
Questions people ask
Does The Oliari Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Oliari Charitable Foundation give?
$337,340 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,615.
Who runs The Oliari Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Oliari (Director), Patricia Oliari (Director), Paul Oliari (Director) and Danielle Oliari (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Oliari Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and veterans.