Joseph & Anna C Dias Jr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLudlow, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3357087 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$334K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luso American Cultural Asso Luso American Cultural Assoc | Ludlow, MA | Scholarship | $65,000 |
| Ludlow Community Center Ludlow Community Center | Ludlow, MA | Youth development | $35,400 |
| Pope Francis School Pope Francis School | Springfield, MA | Education programs | $35,000 |
| Ludlow High School Ludlow High School | Ludlow, MA | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity York Habitat for Humanity York | Kennebunk, ME | Cultural assistance | $20,000 |
| Town of Ludlow Cultural Day Town of Ludlow Cultural Day | Ludlow, MA | Community support | $20,000 |
| Spfld to Boston Education Found Tr Spfld to Boston Education Found Tr | Hampden, MA | Community surrport | $20,000 |
| St John the Baptist School St John the Baptist School | Ludlow, MA | School, education | $15,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Research | $11,250 |
| St Jude's Children's Hosp St Jude's Children's Hosp | Memphis, TN | Non-Profit support/research | $11,250 |
| Western United Pioneers Western United Pioneers | Ludlow, MA | Non-Profit support/youth | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - Florida Relief American Red Cross - Florida Relief | Washington, DC | Relief aid | $10,000 |
| Toys for Tots Toys for Tots | Springfield, MA | Support for disadvantaged children | $6,250 |
| Nat Alzeihmer's Assoc Nat Alzeihmer's Assoc | Caterville, IL | Research & education | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Ronald Mcdonald House | New Haven, CT | Community support | $5,000 |
| Wilb Scholarship Foundation Wilb Scholarship Foundation | Wilbraham, MA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Relief aid | $5,000 |
| River East Schoolto Carr River East School to Carr | Palmer, MA | Educational | $4,000 |
| Willie Ross School for the Deaf Willie Ross School | Longmeadow, MA | General | $3,250 |
| Lusitano Alumni & Friends Inc Lusitano Alumni & Friends Inc | Ludlow, MA | Cultural programs | $3,000 |
| Ma Alliance of Port Speakers Ma Alliance of Port Speakers | Newton, MA | Educational | $3,000 |
| Wilb Friends of Recreation Wil Friends of Recreation | Wilbraham, MA | Community support | $3,000 |
| The Gray House Inc the Gray House Inc | Springfield, MA | Community support | $3,000 |
| Town of Ludlow Vet Serv Town of Ludlow Vet Serv | Ludlow, MA | Community support | $2,000 |
| Gfwc Wilbraham Junior Womens Club Gfwc Wilbraham Junior Womens Club | Wilbraham, MA | Civic | $2,000 |
| Spfld to Boston Education Found Tr Spfld to Boston Education Found Tr | Hampden, MA | Community surrport | $1,800 |
| Marginal Way Preservation Marginal Way Preserv Fund | Ogunquit, ME | Preservation & environment | $1,000 |
| Town of Ludlow Ambulance Town of Ludlow Ambulance | Ludlow, MA | Community support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Support wounded veterans | $1,000 |
| Spfld Day Nursery-Square One Spfld Day Nurseru-Square One | Springfield, MA | Childcare | $1,000 |
| Ludlow Public Schools - Books Ludlow Public Schools - Books | Ludlow, MA | Books for students | $535 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $333,735 | 31 |
| 2023 | $298,675 | 35 |
| 2021 | $330,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106177
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3357087
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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