Marguerite Jossel Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderHaydenville, Massachusetts · EIN 83-2770811 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARGUERITE JOSSEL CHARITABLE FOUNDA |
|---|---|
| Address | 67 ADAMS ROAD, HAYDENVILLE MA 01039 |
| Phone | 4133876300 |
| JOSSELFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | VARIOUS |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATION MUST BE A 501C3 ORGANIZATION |
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
20% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaching Out Community Services Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Program services | $25,000 |
| Xavier Mission Inc | New York, NY | Program services | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Grown Inc | Great Barrington, MA | Program services | $15,000 |
| Open Pantry Community Services Inc | Springfield, MA | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Grow Food Northampton Inc | Florence, MA | Program services | $10,000 |
| Hilltown Village | Huntington, MA | Program services | $10,000 |
| Momma's Inc | Levittown, NY | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Better Together Dog Rescue | Leverett, MA | Program services | $10,000 |
| Pittsfield Community Food Pantry | Pittsfield, MA | Programs and services | $5,000 |
| The People's Pantry Inc | Great Barrington, MA | Programs and services | $5,000 |
| Lorraine's Soup Kitchen and Pantry | Chicopee, MA | Programs and services | $2,500 |
| Berkshire Food Project | North Adams, MA | Programs and services | $2,500 |
| Community Survival Center | Indian Orchard, MA | Programs and services | $2,500 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors Inc | South Hadley, MA | Programs and services | $2,500 |
| Wales Community Pantry | Brimfield, MA | Programs and services | $1,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($49,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $235,000 | 18 |
| 2022 | $99,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600719349101210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2770811
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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