Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation
Historical FunderMelrose, Massachusetts · EIN 46-5490603 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $8,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Melrose Coop Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 761145, Melrose MA 02176 |
| Phone | 7815872108 |
| Form and materials | See attached application checklist |
| Deadlines | See attached application deadlines |
| Restrictions | See attached Eligibility requirements |
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
3% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Drive | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $27,000 |
| Mission of Deeds | Reading, MA | General OperatingSupport | $17,000 |
| Greater Boston Stage Company | Stoneham, MA | General OperatingSupport | $15,500 |
| Melrose Orchestral Association | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $10,000 |
| Melrose Affordable Housing Corporation | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $10,000 |
| Community Coalition of Melrose Inc | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $9,500 |
| Housing Families Inc | Malden, MA | General OperatingSupport | $8,500 |
| Follow Your Art Community Studios Inc | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $5,000 |
| Mystic Valley Elder Services | Malden, MA | Money ManagementProgram | $5,000 |
| MA Federation of Farmers and Gardeners Market Inc | Westborough, MA | General OperatingSupport | $5,000 |
| The Bridge A School and Community Partnership | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $3,500 |
| Polymnia Choral Society | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $2,500 |
| Melrose Alliance Against Violence | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $2,500 |
| The Immigrant Learning Center Inc | Malden, MA | General OperatingSupport | $2,500 |
| Friends of Memorial Hall Inc | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $2,000 |
| Melrose Education Foundation Inc | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Metro North Inc | Peabody, MA | General OperatingSupport | $2,000 |
| Kaplan Family Hospice House Care Dimensions | Danvers, MA | General OperatingSupport | $1,000 |
| The May Institute | Revere, MA | General OperatingSupport | $1,000 |
| Central Lincoln County YMCA | Damariscotta, ME | General OperatingSupport | $1,000 |
| Baby Cafe USA Inc | Wakefield, MA | General OperatingSupport | $1,000 |
| Filmmakers Collaberative | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $1,000 |
| Melrose Bandaiders Inc | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Melrose Public Library | Melrose, MA | General OperatingSupport | $1,000 |
| Triangle Inc | Malden, MA | General OperatingSupport | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $112,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $126,300 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640849349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5490603
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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