Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderNewtonville, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6186980 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,250.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PHILIP CRONIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 FESSENDEN STREET, NEWTONVILLE MA 02460 |
| Phone | 6174482030 |
| PHIL.CRONIN@CAPAWOCK.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTERS FOR THAT INCLUDES ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ABOUT THE REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE NONE |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS |
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
8% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College-Paul Leonelli | Chesnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Boston College-Paul Leonelli | Chesnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| College of William Mary | Williamsburg, VA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| College of William Mary | Williamsburg, VA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Umass Amherst-Julia Mcintyre | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Waltham Boys and Girls Club | Waltham, MA | Charity | $1,250 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Umass Amherst-Julia Mcintyre | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| St Anselms College | Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| The Waltham Museum | Waltham, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Umass Amherst-Hannah Glover | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Waltham Historical Society | Waltham, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army of Waltham | Waltham, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Carrol Center for the Blind | Newton, MA | Charity | $750 |
| Perkions School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | Charity | $750 |
| Catholic Charities | Braintree, MA | Charities | $750 |
| Middlesex Human Services | Waltham, MA | Charity | $500 |
| The Julie Fund Inc | Newton, MA | Charity | $300 |
| Patrick O'connell | Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $250 |
| Makaylah Shaw Williams | Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $250 |
| Samantha Carvelli | Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $250 |
| Waltham Police Relief Association | Waltham, MA | Charity | $100 |
| Waltham Grp Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Charities | $100 |
| Waltham Firefighters | Waltham, MA | Charities | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,350 | 25 |
| 2023 | $13,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6186980
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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