Bliss Family Foundation to Aid Elderly Women Inc
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$1.3M
467 grants · $140K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $620–$4K
grant size
20%
balanced · 74/364 multi-year
repeat
$3.7M
Assets · 2021
364
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Peter Latham
Phone
5089654687
Deadlines
None Applications ongoing
How to Apply
Recipients Name, Address, Age, monthly Income and Service Requested.
Restrictions
Restriction do apply. Receipient must be from a particular geographic region, must be an elderly woman in financial need for medical services, equipment, prescriptions or housing expenses.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $274K | $4.0M | $165K | 118 |
| 2017 | $143K | $4.0M | $181K | 77 |
| 2018 | $158K | $2.5M | $83K | 62 |
| 2019 | N/A | $3.8M | $189K | N/A |
| 2021 | $155K | $3.7M | $173K | 55 |
| 2022 | $231K | $3.1M | $136K | 69 |
| 2023 | $149K | $2.0M | $140K | 48 |
| 2024 | $154K | $1.9M | $166K | 38 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 467 grants on record
Minimum
$31
25th Pctl
$620
Median
$1K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Macneil | President | — |
| Judy Galovotti | Director | — |
| Jean Smith | Vice President | — |
| Mary Beth E Cormier | Clerk | — |
| Fran Murphy | Trustee | — |
| Joann Finn | Trustee | — |
| Mary Bessey | Trustee | — |
| Linda Rinta | Trustee | — |
| Maurice Pakonen | Trustee | — |
| Maureen Nicholson | Trustee | — |
| Peter Latham | Treasurer | — |
| Mary Beth Cormier | ClerkSecretary | — |
| Judith Galavotti | Trustee | — |
| Hazel Tabor | Trustee | — |
| Maurice Parkonen | Trustee | — |
| TOM GLEASON | TRUSTEE | — |
| FRANCES MURPHY | TRUSTEE | — |
| EUGINA BOLIVER | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (467 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hathaway | Wareham, MA | $19,800 | Roof replacement | 2022 |
| Millie Lampietro | Wareham, MA | $15,529 | Home repairs | 2021 |
| KIMBERLY PORIER | WAREHAM, MA | $13,790 | VARIOUS AID | 2018 |
| Peggy Dayton | Wareham, MA | $13,444 | TV Antenna Bathroom & floor repairs Elect repair | 2023 |
| DOROTHY VINSON | WAREHAM, MA | $12,969 | VARIOUS AID | 2016 |
| Valerie Streeton | Wareham, MA | $12,942 | Bathroom repairs & personal care items | 2024 |
| FRANCES MCMURTY | MIDDLEBORO, MA | $12,550 | VARIOUS AID | 2016 |
| Kathleen Clements | Wareham, MA | $12,500 | Roof & gutter replacement | 2022 |
| Darlene Savary | Wareham, MA | $11,980 | Roof replacement | 2021 |
| RUTH FERNANDES | WAREHAM, MA | $11,791 | VARIOUS AID | 2016 |
| CHARLENE KIRBY | WAREHAM, MA | $11,333 | VARIOUS AID | 2018 |
| Marie Ferreira | Wareham, MA | $10,950 | Roof replacement | 2022 |
| GIANNA TUCKER | MIDDLEBORO, MA | $10,879 | VARIOUS AID | 2016 |
| Patricia Jones | Wareham, MA | $10,705 | Roof replacement | 2022 |
| Barbara Leland | Wareham, MA | $10,493 | Exterior doors & railings rubber roof & repair | 2023 |
| SHERI RAE | WAREHAM, MA | $10,356 | VARIOUS AID | 2018 |
| DOROTHY VINCENT | WAREHAM, MA | $9,979 | VARIOUS AID | 2016 |
| Barbara Oliveira | Wareham, MA | $9,900 | Roof replacement | 2024 |
| Cheryl ODonnell | Wareham, MA | $9,875 | AC & furnace and Furnace AC System | 2024 |
| FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | WAREHAM, MA | $9,605 | GIFT CARDS-STOP & SHOP | 2016 |
| Barbara Briggs | Wareham, MA | $9,604 | Misc home repairs blanket lifter etc | 2024 |
| KIMBERLY POIRIER | E WAREHAM, MA | $9,500 | VARIOUS AID | 2016 |
| Kathleen Macomber | Wareham, MA | $9,450 | Accessible shower and livingroom floor repairs | 2024 |
| Linda McDermott | Wareham, MA | $9,418 | Overdue rent and electric bill | 2023 |
| JOYCE MCWILLIAMS | WAREHAM, MA | $9,400 | VARIOUS AID | 2018 |