The Progin Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 20-8919545 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$388K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$18,864
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $29,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rfk Community Alliance | Lancaster, MA | Educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Worcester Academy | Worcester, MA | Educational purposes | $40,000 |
| Provision Ministry | Westborough, MA | Educational purposes | $35,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | Newton, MA | Educational purposes | $30,000 |
| Nashua River Watershed Association | Groton, MA | Educational purposes | $29,000 |
| Joy of Music Program Inc | Worcester, MA | Educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Newtonville, MA | Educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries | Worcester, MA | Educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc | Newton, MA | Educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Girls Inc of Worcester | Worcester, MA | Educational purposes | $18,864 |
| Gemely Luzon | Fitchburg, MA | Educational purposes | $7,500 |
| Mateo Quintero | Fitchburg, MA | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Zachary Scott | Fitchburg, MA | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Chaunchey Michael | Fitchburg, MA | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Douglas Mata Sanchez | Fitchburg, MA | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Sandra Mcgahan | Fitchburg, MA | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Jackymora Isa | Fitchburg, MA | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Obrian Porter | Fitchburg, MA | Educational purposes | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $387,864 | 18 |
| 2023 | $226,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349101035
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8919545
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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