The Bulens Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNeedham, Massachusetts · EIN 26-3548021 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $14,678.
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
26% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | General | $370,000 |
| Bellesini Academy | Lawrence, MA | General | $294,150 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Somerville, MA | General | $100,000 |
| Lewis & Clark | Portland, OR | General | $57,017 |
| The Sports Museum | Boston, MA | General | $35,600 |
| Family Services of the Merrimack Valley | Lawrence, MA | General | $27,700 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence | Lawrence, MA | General | $25,580 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts | Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Drupal Association | Portland, OR | General | $25,000 |
| Hopewell Inc | Dedham, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Womens Fund of Essex County | Danvers, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame Cistro Rey High School | Lawrence, MA | General | $20,200 |
| The Ellie Fund | Needham, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Bagly | Boston, MA | General | $15,000 |
| West Parish Garden Cemetery | Andover, MA | General | $14,678 |
| Lazarus House Ministries | Lawrence, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Umass Amherst Annual Fund | Amherst, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Neighbors in Need | Andover, MA | General | $8,698 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | General | $8,212 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | Beverly, MA | General | $7,580 |
| Proctor Academy | Andover, MA | General | $5,150 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General | $5,125 |
| 617 Rocks Foundation Inc | Andover, MA | General | $5,000 |
| St Mary of Assumption Parish | Dedham, MA | General | $4,250 |
| Schwarber Family Foundation | Middletown, OH | General | $3,605 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | General | $3,025 |
| A Chance in Life | Staten Island, NY | General | $2,564 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | General | $2,551 |
| First Parish Newbury Food Pantry | Newbury, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Service Club on Andover | Andover, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General | $2,303 |
| Sidney Mae Olson Rainbow Fund Inc | Andover, MA | General | $1,030 |
| Market Basket | Haverhill, MA | General | $1,009 |
| Express Yourself | Beverly, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Fireaid LA - Annenberg Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Scott W Hamilton Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Austin, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General | $1,000 |
| YWCA of Lawrence | Lawrence, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Lucy's Love Bus | Boston, MA | General | $800 |
| Avis | Andover, MA | General | $750 |
| Catie's Closet | Dracut, MA | General | $500 |
| Groundwork Lawrence | Lawrence, MA | General | $500 |
| The Lighthouse Preservation Society | Dover, NH | General | $500 |
| The Uncommon Thread | Stirling, NJ | General | $428 |
| Volunteer Housing | Andover, MA | General | $400 |
| West Parish Church of Andover | Andover, MA | General | $309 |
| Melmark New England | Andover, MA | General | $300 |
| Globe Santa | Taunton, MA | General | $250 |
| Make a Wish | Boston, MA | General | $250 |
| Mother's Milk Bank Northeast | Newton Upper Falls, MA | General | $250 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | General | $250 |
| Salem Animal Rescue | Salem, NH | General | $250 |
| The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness | Portland, ME | General | $250 |
| Do It for the Love | Oakland, CA | General | $212 |
| Metrowest Women's Fund | Weston, MA | General | $200 |
| Stop & Shop of Andover | Andover, MA | General | $40 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,176,466 | 56 |
| 2024 | $956,393 | 68 |
| 2023 | $1,390,842 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611389349100316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3548021
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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