Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3424944 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $65,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL M OPALINSKI TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O AA SHOE CO INCPO BOX 777, WARE MA 01082 |
| Phone | 4139673511 |
| NA | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN EXPLANATION WITH A BRIEF STATEMENT OF CHARITABLE INTENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop 13 Inc | Ware, MA | General fund - non-profit cultural arts and learning center offering various classes | $75,000 |
| East Quabbin Land Trust | Hardwick, MA | General fund | $65,000 |
| The Literacy Project | Greenfield, MA | General fund | $7,500 |
| Trinity Church - Jubilee Cupboard | Ware, MA | General donation to fund purchase of food to provide low income families | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $111,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622119349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3424944
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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