Fall River Women's Union
Historical FunderFall River, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2104051 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$87K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,415.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 ROCK STREET, FALL RIVER MA 02720 |
| Phone | 5086748861 |
| FRWU02720@AOL.COM | |
| Form and materials | FORMAL WRITTEN GRANT REQUEST PRESENTING THE NEED AND USE OF FUNDS REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GREATER FALL RIVER GEOGRAPHICAL AREA |
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
10% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chew Memorial Bg Club | Fall River, MA | Program support | $8,750 |
| Family Service Association | Fall River, MA | Program support | $6,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast Inc | New Bedford, MA | Program support | $5,500 |
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | Middletown, RI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Coaching4change | Taunton, MA | Program support | $4,500 |
| Gnome Inc | Fall River, MA | Program support | $4,500 |
| Fall River Deaconess Home | Fall River, MA | Program support | $4,000 |
| Steppingstone Inc | Fall River, MA | Program support | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeastern Ne | Warwick, RI | Program support | $3,850 |
| First Baptist Church of Fr | Fall River, MA | Program support | $3,500 |
| Friends of the Fr Library | Fall River, MA | Program support | $3,415 |
| Ninth Street Day Nursery | Fall River, MA | Program support | $2,705 |
| Saint Vincent's Services Inc | Fall River, MA | Program services | $2,500 |
| Southcoast Visiting Nurse Assoc | Fall River, MA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Argosy Collegiate Charter School | Fall River, MA | Program support | $2,040 |
| Children's Museum of Greater Fr | Fall River, MA | Program support | $2,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford, MA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Watuppa Rowing Center | Fall River, MA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Veterans Assoc of Bristol County | Fall River, MA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Greater Fall River Re-Creation | Fall River, MA | Program support | $1,800 |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | Program support | $1,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Fall River, MA | Program support | $1,500 |
| YMCA Southeastern Ma | New Bedford, MA | Program services | $1,500 |
| Grace Episcopal Church of New Bedfo | New Bedford, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Fall River | Fall River, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Frhs Alumni Scholarship | Fall River, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Bristol Elder Services | Fall River, MA | Program support | $500 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Fal River, MA | Program support | $500 |
| Citizens for Citizens Inc | Fall River, MA | Program support | $500 |
| East Bay Community Action Program | Tiverton, RI | Program support | $500 |
| Little Compton Food Bank | Little Compton, RI | Program support | $500 |
| My Brother's Keeper | Dartmouth, MA | Program support | $500 |
| Pope Francis Outreach Center | Fall River, MA | Program support | $500 |
| Saint Anne's Food Pantry | Fall River, MA | Program support | $500 |
| Sstar Health Care Center | Fall River, MA | Program support | $500 |
| University of Ma Dartmouth | Dartmouth, MA | Program support | $500 |
| Westport Food Pantry | Westport, MA | Program support | $500 |
| Church of Our Saviour | Somerset, MA | Program support | $500 |
| Greater Fall River Food Pantry | Fall River, MA | Program support | $500 |
| United Neighbors of Fall River | Fall River, MA | Program support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,060 | 40 |
| 2024 | $91,760 | 45 |
| 2023 | $89,760 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620439349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2104051
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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