The Albert & Amelia Ferst Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWilbraham, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3490346 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$62K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$4,350
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,350 and $57,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PATRICIA KANZINGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 MILLBROOK DRIVE, WILBRAHAM MA 01095 |
| Phone | 4135964659 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN |
| Deadlines | PRIOR TO TRUSTEE MEETINGS |
| Restrictions | IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS CHARITIES LOCATED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THE FOUNDATION IS LOCATED. NO SCHOLARSHIP OR STUDENT AID WILL BE GRANTED DIRECTLY TO ANY INDIVIDUALS. HOWEVER SPECIAL ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO SUPPORT AMELIA PARK IN SAID WESTFIELD AND PROGRAMMING THEREFORE AND ALSO CERTAIN CHARITIES LOCATED IN SAID WESTFIELD WHICH AID OR SUPPORT CHILDREN, THE DISABLED OR HANDICAPPED, AND THE DISADVANTAGED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert & Amelia Ferst Operating Foundation | Westfield, MA | General | $57,500 |
| Friends of Wilbraham Seniors Inc | Wilbraham, MA | General | $4,350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,850 | 2 |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $58,150 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3490346
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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