The Hopedale Foundation
Historical FunderHopedale, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6044779 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | VINCENT J ARONE JR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 123, HOPEDALE MA 01747 |
| Phone | 5084732871 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | STUDENT LOANS ARE RESTRICTED TO RESIDENTS OF HOPEDALE WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM HOPEDALE HIGH SCHOOL OR FROM AN ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL. GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORIGANZIATIONS ARE RESTRICTED TO THOSE HAVING AN IMPACT ON THE LOCAL AREA. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LIMITED TO GRADUATES OF HOPEDALE HIGH SCHOOL |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopedale Community House | Hopedale, MA | General operations | $299,173 |
| Town of Hopedale Bright Beginnings | Hopedale, MA | Building improvement | $200,000 |
| Education Loans Granted | Hopedale, MA | Student loans | $177,148 |
| The Claflin Hill Music Performance Found Inc | Milford, MA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Mayflower Council Boy Scouts of America | Framingham, MA | Capital campaign | $7,500 |
| Milford Salvation Army | Milford, MA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Whitin Community Center | Whitinsville, MA | General operations | $4,382 |
| New England Aquarium | Boston, MA | General operations | $2,625 |
| Hopedale Deca Hopedale Junior High School | Hopedale, MA | Education conference attendance | $2,500 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Hopedale Library | Hopedale, MA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Ralph lowell society | $2,000 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59 | Hopedale, MA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Bancroft Memorial Library | Hopedale, MA | General operations | $1,000 |
| American Heritage Museum | Hudson, MA | General operations | $200 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($88,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $805,528 | 30 |
| 2023 | $438,672 | 30 |
| 2022 | $472,524 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620579349100122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6044779
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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