The Albert J Gifford Charitable Trust
Historical FunderWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6023790 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$140K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WARNER S FLETCHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 FRONT STREET 5TH FLOOR, WORCESTER MA 01608 |
| Phone | 5084598000 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN THE FORM OF A LETTER. PLEASE INCLUDE PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS, AS WELL AS BUDGET FIGURE S FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR PRIOR YR |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION SHOULD BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL DECEMBER MEETING. |
| Restrictions | THE FOCUS OF THE GRANTS IS PRIMARILY IN THE SHREWSBURY, MA AREA OR IN ORGANIZAITONS IN WHICH THE GRANTOR OF THE CHARITABLE TRUST EVINCED INTEREST DURING HIS LIFETIME. |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Support | $30,000 |
| First Congregational Church | Worcester, MA | Support | $26,000 |
| United Way of Centeral Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | Support | $25,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council Steven Fischer | Worcester, MA | Support | $15,000 |
| Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts | Worcester, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro Westgreater Worcester | Worcester, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Mcauley Nazareth Home for Boys Sonya Abdien | Leicester, MA | Support | $8,000 |
| Shrewsbury Public Library Mary Casey | Shrewsbury, MA | Support | $7,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester Pingsheng Chen | Worcester, MA | Support | $5,000 |
| India Society of Worcester (Isw) Puneet Kohli | Shrewsbury, MA | Support | $2,000 |
| Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | Support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $131,027 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349104691
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6023790
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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