The Robert F Stoicofirstfed Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderSwansea, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3343529 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded83
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$34.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL RAYMOND |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 438, SWANSEA MA 02777 |
| Phone | 5082351368 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR CHARITY'S OWN GRANT PROPOSAL. COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS OR GRANT PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED THROUGH-OUT THE YEAR |
| Restrictions | QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING HOME OWNERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION. |
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
31% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South | Taunton, MA | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Nativity Prep School | Rochester, NY | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| People Incorporated | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Attleboro Enterprises Incorporated | North Attleboro, MA | Exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Veterans' Association of Bristol County | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $107,000 |
| Youth in Action | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford Inc | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fall River Thomas Chew Memorial | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Bristol County Chamber Foundation Inc | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc | Brockton, MA | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Share | New York, NY | Exempt purpose | $42,300 |
| Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Inc | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Immigrants Assistance Center Inc | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper | North Easton, MA | Exempt purpose | $27,500 |
| Saint Vincents Services Inc | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Always Learning Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Argosy Collegiate Charter School Foundation | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen | Taunton, MA | Exempt purpose | $17,500 |
| Father Bills & Mainspring Inc | Brockton, MA | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Joyce Braddock Mail Museum Inc | Brockton, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Mcauley Ministries | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| New Hope | Taunton, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Our Sisters School Inc | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Rotch Jones Duff House & Garden Museum | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Sojourner House | Pittsburgh, PA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | Middletown, RI | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Steppingstone Inc | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Shrewsbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Yeah Corps | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Attleboro | Attleboro, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Connections Inc | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,920 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Blackstone Valley Community Action Program Inc | Pawtucket, RI | Exempt purpose | $7,428 |
| The Catholic Foundation | Columbus, OH | Exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army of New Bedford | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Beautiful Day | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket | Pawtucket, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| College Visions | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Action for Better Housing | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Musicworks | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc | Framingham, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mount Hope Community Center | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Old Colony Habitat for Humanity | Raynham, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Providence Performing Arts Center | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of Rhode Island | Smithfield, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Arc of Bristol County Inc | Attleboro, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Learning Community Charter School Inc | Central Falls, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Marion Institute Inc | Marion, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Fall River | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| We Love Children | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Westbay Community Action Inc | Warwick, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Providence | Providence, RI | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 83 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South | Taunton, MA | Exempt purpose | $400,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast | New Bedford, MA | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Nativity Prep School | Rochester, NY | Exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| People Incorporated | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Veterans' Association of Bristol County | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Attleboro Enterprises Incorporated | North Attleboro, MA | Exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Fall River Thomas Chew Memorial | Fall River, MA | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Lynch Leadership Academy Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,812,148 | 91 |
| 2024 | $852,700 | 63 |
| 2023 | $910,762 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612249349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3343529
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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