Hometown Bank Community Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOxford, Massachusetts · EIN 81-2018493 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$293K
Organizations funded128
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | REED WHITMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 SUTTON AVENUE, OXFORD MA 01540 |
| Phone | 6179472901 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT ABOVE ADDRESS |
| Deadlines | SEE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NOT APPLICABLE |
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
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group | North Grosvendale, CT | Exempt purpose | $13,800 |
| Friends of the Gladys E Kelly Public Library Inc | Webster, MA | Exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Worcester Regional Strategic Opportunities Foundation | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Day Kimball Health Care | Putnam, CT | Exempt purpose | $10,500 |
| Auburn Youth and Family Services Food Pantry | Auburn, MA | Exempt purpose | $8,800 |
| Community Kitchens of Northeastern Ct | Danielson, CT | Exempt purpose | $8,800 |
| Food Share Southbridge Charlton & Sturbridge | Southbridge, MA | Exempt purpose | $8,800 |
| Friendly House Pantry | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $8,800 |
| Friends of Assisi Food Pantry | Danielson, CT | Exempt purpose | $8,800 |
| Ginnys Helping Hand Inc | Leominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $8,800 |
| Millbury Historical Society | Millbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| The Hanover Theatre | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Millbury Little League | Millbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,600 |
| Ascentria Care Alliance | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor | Whitinsville, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg & Leominster | Leominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Millbury Fourth of July Committee | Millbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Newvue Communities | Fitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| North Star Family Services Inc | Leominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Roseland Park | Woodstock, CT | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Waters Farm Preservation Inc | Sutton, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $4,739 |
| Interfaith Human Services Daily Bread | Putnam, CT | Exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| Brooklyn Cares Community Center | Brooklyn, CT | Exempt purpose | $4,300 |
| Daily Bread | Putnam, CT | Exempt purpose | $4,300 |
| Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf | Oxford, MA | Exempt purpose | $4,300 |
| Webster-Dudley Food Share | Webster, MA | Exempt purpose | $4,300 |
| United Way of South Central Ma | Southbridge, MA | Exempt purpose | $3,471 |
| Friends of the Millbury Seniors | Millbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Ma & Ri | West Springfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation | Putnam, CT | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Entrepreneurship for All | Lowell, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Luk Inc | Fitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Trinity Foundation Dba Marianapolis Prep School | Thompson, CT | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Unity Street Soccer | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Veteran's Inc | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Wendell Good Neighbors Inc | Athol, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Worcester Community Housing Resources | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Abby Kelley Foster House Inc | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $2,138 |
| Woodstock Academy | Thompson, CT | Exempt purpose | $1,650 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Exempt purpose | $1,600 |
| American Youth Football Inc | Fiskdale, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Danielson Veterans Coffehouse Inc | Danielson, CT | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro West | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| The Arc Eastern Connecticut | Norwich, CT | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Town of Millbury | Millbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Woodstock Agricultural Society | Woodstock, CT | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Woodstock Education Foundation Inc | Woodstock, CT | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Day Kimball Healthcare Foundation | Putnam, CT | Exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Putnam Rotary Club | Putnam, CT | Exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Sutton Lions Club Foundation | Sutton, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| United Way of North Central Ma | Fitchburg, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,107 |
| 508 Forever Young Inc | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Apple Tree Arts Inc | Grafton, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Audio Journal Inc | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Harvest Project Inc | North Grafton, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Sholan Farms | Leominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Giving Trees for Life Inc | Sturbridge, MA | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 128 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Regional Strategic Opportunities Foundation Inc | Worcester, MA | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Waters Farm Preservation Inc | Sutton, MA | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Trustees of Roseland Park2024 Legacy Campaign | Woodstock, CT | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Webster Public Library | Webster, NY | Exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Millbury Historical Society | Millbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| North Star Family Servicesjourney Home | Leominster, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $292,505 | 134 |
| 2024 | $161,300 | 2 |
| 2023 | $108,760 | 82 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631049349100813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2018493
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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