Bay State Savings Charitable
https://www.baystatesavingsbank.comTotal Given 2020–2023
$62K
37 grants · $16K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$2K
grant size
16%
balanced · 5/32 multi-year
repeat
$97K
Assets · 2021
32
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Diane Giampa
Phone
5088909078
Deadlines
March 15 and September 15
How to Apply
Applications and guidelines are available on the website: https://www.baystatesavingsbank.com/about-us/community-involvement/bss-char itable-foundation/ Applications should include the purpose of the grant, the organization's mission statement, the organization's total annual budget, the total project budget, and a narrative statement that includes: the need(s) to be addressed; the target population; the goals, objectives and timetable of the project; a list of any collaborating organizations; and future plans for sustaining the project.
Restrictions
Funding requests ranging in size from $1,000 to $2,000 will be considered. The Foundation discourages repeat requests for funding of the same programs/projects as well as requests submitted in consecutive years by the same organization.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $16K | $82K | $31K | 11 |
| 2021 | $15K | $97K | $31K | 8 |
| 2022 | $18K | $109K | $31K | 10 |
| 2023 | $13K | $127K | $32K | 8 |
| 2024 | N/A | $129K | $3K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 37 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$2K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Diane Giampa | President | — |
| George F Sullivan Jr | Director | — |
| John E Graham | Director | — |
| Jay Z Aframe | Director | — |
| Cheri E Carty | Treasurer and Clerk | — |
| Seth A Pitts | President (start 9/2023) | — |
| Peter B Alden | President (end 8/2023) | — |
Grants Awarded (37 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Just Because Inc | Hopkinton, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Worcester | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Community Harvest Project Inc | North Grafton, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| DetecTogether Inc | Westborough, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Jeremiah's Inn Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Overlook Food Awareness Resource of Massachusetts Inc | Rutland, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Quinsigamond Rowing Association | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Rise Above Foundation Inc | Northbridge, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Simon Says Give Inc | Eagan, MN | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Rise Above Foundation Inc | Northbridge, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| African Community Education Program Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Genesis Club House Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Render Creative Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| The CASA Project Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Pakachoag Acres Daycare | Auburn, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Kiwanis Foundation of Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mustard Seed Catholic Worker Community Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Dress for Success Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Edward Street Child Services Inc | Worcester, MA | $2,000 | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| McAuley-Nazareth Home for Boys Inc | Leicester, MA | $1,980 | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| African Community Education Program Inc | Worcester, MA | $1,969 | General Operating Support | 2023 |