Franklin Square House Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBelmont, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2103780 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$49,545
Total assets$26.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT E GOLDSTEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 78037, BELMONT MA 02478 |
| Phone | 6173123400 |
| Form and materials | POTENTIAL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND GO THROUGH AN INITIAL SCREENING PROCESS VIA TELEPHONE TO DETERMINE IF THE ORGANIZATION IS WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND APPROPRIATE FOR FUNDING. THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. GRANT SUBMISSIONS ARE SUBMITTED VIA MAIL TO THE FOUNDATION'S PO BOX AND ELECTRONICALLY, IN ADVANCE OF THE DEADLINE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THEN REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS FOR COMPLETENESS, WRITES A SUMMARY AND DISTRIBUTES A LIST OF ALL SUBMISSIONS AND THE AMOUNT OF ALL GRANT REQUESTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SITE VISITS ARE CONDUCTED BY BOARD MEMBERS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS: A COMPLETED STANDARD APPLICATION FORM, IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, 1ST PAGE OF FORM 990, MOST RECENTLY AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROJECT BUDGET, LIST OF OTHER FUNDING SOURCES, ORGANIZATION BUDGET AND PROJECT TIMELINE. |
| Deadlines | YES, SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE SET FOR EACH ANNUAL GRANT CYCLE. |
| Restrictions | MUST BE HOUSING RELATED AND IN SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE FRANKLIN SQUARE HOUSE FOUNDATION, INC. IS COMMITTED TO THE BELIEF THAT ALL WOMEN AND FAMILIES DESERVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HOUSING, SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES REQUIRED TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL LIVES. TO THIS END, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CREATION AND UPKEEP OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE WITH ESSENTIAL SERVICES, THEREBY PRESERVING THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF THE FRANKLIN SQUARE HOUSE APARTMENTS. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transition House | Cambridge, MA | Housing and shelter grants | $116,441 |
| People Incorporated | Fall River, MA | Childcare grant | $86,588 |
| Northstar Learning Centers Inc | New Bedford, MA | Childcare grant | $77,388 |
| Empath | Boston, MA | Housing and shelter grants | $64,330 |
| Citizens Inn | Peabody, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $59,504 |
| Casparbaycove | Somerville, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $54,995 |
| Abcd | Boston, MA | Childcare grant | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester | Boston, MA | Childcare grant | $50,000 |
| Crispus Attucks Childcare Center | Dorchester, MA | Childcare grant | $50,000 |
| Pathways for Children | Gloucester, MA | Childcare grant | $50,000 |
| Woburn Council for Social Concern | Woburn, MA | Childcare grant | $50,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Newburyport | Newburyport, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $50,000 |
| Harborcov | Chelsea, MA | Housing and shelter grants | $49,545 |
| Project Hope | Roxbury, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $48,992 |
| Lazarus House | Lawrence, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $48,922 |
| Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Association | Boston, MA | Childcare grant | $47,250 |
| Women in Transition Inc Dba Alternative House | Lowell, MA | Housing and shelter grants | $42,722 |
| Family Aid Boston | Boston, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $35,593 |
| Project Kompass | North Chelmsford, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $33,000 |
| Casa Myrna Vazquez | Boston, MA | Housing and shelter grants | $32,887 |
| House of Hope | Lowell, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $28,600 |
| Community Daycare of Lawrence | Lawrence, MA | Childcare grant | $19,873 |
| Victory Programs | Boston, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $13,856 |
| Brockton Day Nursery | Brockton, MA | Childcare grant | $11,775 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Boston, MA | Housing and shelter grant | $10,312 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,182,573 | 25 |
| 2024 | $1,109,138 | 27 |
| 2023 | $1,147,682 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349100531
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2103780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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