Usta Western Massachusetts Inc
Historical FunderEast Longmeadow, Massachusetts · EIN 26-3510222 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $282 and $1,179.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KAREN FAWTHROP-MYERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 AUTUMN RIDGE, EAST LONGMEADOW MA 01028 |
| Phone | 4132195151 |
| KARENFAWTHROP@HOTMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | CONTACT KAREN FAWTHROP-MYERS FOR APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANT PURPOSE IS RESTRICTED TO ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS IN INITIATING OR EXPANDING TENNIS PROGRAMMING. GRANTS MAY BE USED TO DEVELOP INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND/OR ORGANIZED LEAGUE PLAY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND POPULATIONS. OUR LONG-TERM GOAL IN PROVIDING GRANTS IS TO HELP PROGRAMS BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Public Schools | Lee, MA | High school grant | $2,000 |
| Southern Berkshire Regional School District | Sheffield, MA | High school grant | $1,179 |
| Northampton Public Schools | Northampton, MA | High school grant | $1,000 |
| Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools | Amherst, MA | High school grant | $1,000 |
| Frontier Regional School | South Deerfield, MA | High school grant | $400 |
| Pittsfield Public Schools | Pittsfield, MA | High school grant | $282 |
| Lenox Public School | Lenox, MA | High school grant | $274 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,135 | 7 |
| 2023 | $4,500 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104673
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3510222
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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