The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $989,852 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $494,926 and the largest $785,000. 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$989,852
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$494,926
- Largest grant$785,000
- Assets$533,676
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $826,126 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.6 million | 286 | $563,394 |
| 2023 | $931,685 | 2 | $879,960 |
| 2024 | $826,126 | 2 | $455,454 |
| 2025 | $989,852 | 2 | $533,676 |
How to apply
The Plymouth Rock Assurance 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $989,852 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | Grants | $785,000 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | Employee Matching | $204,852 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula Gold
- Sonja Plesset
- Lee Englert
Questions people ask
Does The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation give?
$989,852 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $494,926.
Who runs The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paula Gold (Trustee), Sonja Plesset (Trustee) and Lee Englert (Trustee).