Raymond E & Marie V Fontaine Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHarwich, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3368470 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$55K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
70% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outreach for Earth Stewardship | Shelburne, VT | Environmental | $8,000 |
| Vermont Asylum Assistance Project | Shelburne, VT | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Library Montgomery County | Baltimore, MD | Social | $4,000 |
| University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH | Medical | $4,000 |
| The Family Pantry of Cape Cod | Harwich, MA | Environmental | $4,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council | Orleans, MA | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Food Lifeline | Seattle, WA | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Cape Abilities | Barnstable, MA | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | Environmental | $2,000 |
| Helpline House | Bainbridge Island, WA | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| We Can | Harwich Port, MA | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| National Network of Abortion - Lilith Fund | Beaverton, OR | Environmental | $2,000 |
| Children's Place | Hyannis, MA | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | Environmental | $1,500 |
| American Bird Conservancy | The Plains, VA | Environmental | $1,500 |
| Xerces Society | Portland, OR | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Trans Lifeline | San Francisco, CA | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network | Olema, CA | Environmental | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611189349100131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3368470
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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