Riggs Cove Foundation
Invitation OnlyWeston, Massachusetts · EIN 31-6651454 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$39K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
52% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin International Music Festival | Brunswick, ME | Provide gifted young musicians with an opportunityto study & perform | $7,000 |
| South Shore YMCA | Quincy, MA | Committed to strengthening communities by nuturingthe potenital of kids | $5,000 |
| Williston Northampton School | Easthampton, MA | To make educationtransformative for our students | $5,000 |
| Hingham Historical Society | Hingham, MA | Dedicated to preserving,collecting & exhibiting, the town of hingham | $3,000 |
| Acton Wakefield Watershed Alliance | Union, NH | Dedicated to protecting and restoring water qualitiy in acton/wakefield nh | $2,500 |
| Trustee of Tufts College | Medford, MA | Premier university dedicatedto educating new leadersfor a changing world | $2,500 |
| Marshfield Food Pantry | Marshfield, MA | To reduce the riskof hunger in ourtown | $2,000 |
| Friends of Accotink Creak | Springfield, VA | Foster environmental awarenesseducation & enhance recreational userestore habitats & preserve land | $1,500 |
| Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | Hollywood, SC | Sancturay for abandoned,abused or neglected animals | $1,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | Boothbay, ME | Inspire meaningful connectionsamong people, plants & naturethrough horticulture & education & reserach | $1,000 |
| The Leo Project | Chilmark, MA | Designs, delivers, & sustainseducation & healthcare programsthat drive social change across kenya | $1,000 |
| Womanade | Concord, NH | Providing short-termfinancial assistance toindividuals & families in need | $1,000 |
| Brazelton Touchpoints | Boston, MA | Dedicated to strengtheningthe families of youngchildren & the systems of care | $1,000 |
| Fessenden School | West Newton, MA | To create an academic experiencethat nutures & encourages boys to strive with confidnece & humility | $1,000 |
| Salisbury School | Salisbury, CT | All boys school that offersdiverse curriculum designed to prepare for college.participate in sports & offerings in the arts. | $1,000 |
| Britepaths | Fairfax, VA | Provide food, financial assistancefinancial educaiton & workforce development for northern va | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield | Marshfield, MA | Youth development providingprograms & services to the children & families | $500 |
| Scituate Animal Shelter | Scituate, MA | Animal shelter and resource forpet welfare | $500 |
| Annandale Volunteer Fire Department | Annadale, VA | Save lives, protectproperty & serve thecommunity | $500 |
| Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | Contribute to the evolution of ballet | $500 |
| American Youth Phil Orchestras | Annandale, VA | Educate young musiciansgive them opportunities tolearn through classical | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $44,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349101296
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6651454
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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