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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 05-0613355

Arbella Insurance Foundation

A private foundation in Boston, MA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 201 grants and $2.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
See Attached
101 Arch Street
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 951-4600
Form and materials
See attached
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
See attached

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,233,101

    Grants listed
    201
    Assets, end of year
    $22,151,071

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,838,883

    Grants listed
    574
    Assets, end of year
    $15,246,058

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,245,959

    Grants listed
    737
    Assets, end of year
    $16,540,731

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,315,671

    Grants listed
    648
    Assets, end of year
    $24,058,916

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,226,355

    Grants listed
    675
    Assets, end of year
    $19,673,988

Grants paid in 2024

201 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $152,319
  2. Greater Lawrence Family Heath CenterMethuen, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $150,000
  3. Live Nation Marketing IncCambridge, MA

    Safe driver program

    $133,222
  4. Dana FarberBrookline, MA

    Health charity

    $126,857
  5. Audacy OperationsCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $114,000
  6. Franklin Cummings Tech (benjamin Franklin Institute)Boston, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $100,000
  7. Mabel Center for Immigrant JusticeBoston, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $100,000
  8. Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $89,750
  9. Cybergrants LLCAndover, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $79,160
  10. Hopewell IncDedham, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $75,000
  11. Interfaith Social Services IncWollaston, MA

    Human services

    $59,340
  12. Father Bills & MainspringBrockton, MA

    Human services

    $51,000
  13. House of Possibilities IncNorth Easton, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $50,000
  14. Southwest Boston Senior Services DBA EthosJamaica Plain, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $50,000
  15. The Ellie FundNeedham, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $50,000
  16. The Village for Families and ChildrenHartford, CT

    Social justice initiative

    $50,000
  17. Innovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NH

    Social justice initiative

    $30,000
  18. The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital CorporationCharlestown, MA

    Health charity

    $26,120
  19. Special Olympics Connecticut IncHamden, CT

    Children / families / youth

    $25,500
  20. Boys & Girls Club of LowellLowell, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $25,000
  21. Massachusetts Affordable Housing AllianceDorchester, MA

    Human services

    $25,000
  22. New Britain Museum of American ArtNew Britain, CT

    Social justice initiative

    $25,000
  23. Rachels Table of Western Massachusetts IncSpringfield, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $25,000
  24. The Massachusetts Institute for A New Commonwealth IncBoston, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $25,000
  25. New England Center and Home for VeteransBoston, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $23,650
  26. Friends of the Commonwealth MuseumBoston, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $15,000
  27. Heritage Museums & GardensSandwich, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $15,000
  28. Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $15,000
  29. New England Wildlife CenterS Weymouth, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $14,000
  30. University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation IncAmherst, MA

    Educational / scholarship

    $11,000
  31. 617 Rocks FoundationAndover, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $10,000
  32. Alzheimer's Association - Massachusetts ChapterWaltham, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $10,000
  33. Boston Athletic Academy IncHyde Park, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $10,000
  34. Cardinal Cushing CenterHanover, MA

    Human services

    $10,000
  35. Friends of the Children-Boston IncRoxbury, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $10,000
  36. Friendship HomeNorwell, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $10,000
  37. Haiti 180Gallatin, TN

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $10,000
  38. J Arthur Trudeau Memorial CenterWarwick, RI

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $10,000
  39. Journey Forward IncCanton, MA

    Health charity

    $10,000
  40. Massachusetts Taxpayers FoundationBoston, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $10,000
  41. Northampton Survival Center IncNorthampton, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $10,000
  42. Partnership for Financial EquityReadville, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $10,000
  43. Project Hope Boston IncRoxbury, MA

    Human services

    $10,000
  44. Second Chances IncSomerville, MA

    Human services

    $10,000
  45. Soccer Unity ProjectBoston, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $10,000
  46. Sojourner HouseProvidence, RI

    Human services

    $10,000
  47. South Shore Young Mens Christian AssociationQuincy, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $10,000
  48. Terance Mann Complete Player FoundationCarnegie, PA

    Children / families / youth

    $10,000
  49. The Insurance Library AssocbostonBoston, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $10,000
  50. Valley United WayShelton, CT

    Human services

    $10,000
  51. Waltham Boys & Girls ClubWaltham, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $10,000
  52. Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Boston IncBoston, MA

    Educational / scholarship

    $10,000
  53. Health Law AdvocatesBoston, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $9,956
  54. Saheli BostonBurlington, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $9,900
  55. New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice FundRoxbury, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $9,850
  56. New England Life Flight Incboston Med FlightBedford, MA

    Health charity

    $7,500
  57. ALS Association Connecticut ChapterMilford, CT

    Human services

    $6,000
  58. Birthday WishesSudbury, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $6,000
  59. Warren-Prescott Foundation IncCharlestown, MA

    Educational / scholarship

    $6,000
  60. Bourque Family Foundation IncWoburn, MA

    Human services

    $5,500
  61. Community Servings IncJamaica Plain, MA

    Human services

    $5,400
  62. Behavioral Health NetworkSpringfield, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $5,000
  63. Cape Abilities IncHyannis, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $5,000
  64. Children's Room - Center for Greiving Children and Teenagers IncArlington, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $5,000
  65. Eagle Hill SchoolGreenwich, CT

    Educational / scholarship

    $5,000
  66. Greater Boston Veterans CollaborativeDorchester, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $5,000
  67. Home Base A Red Sox Foundation and MGH ProgramBoston, MA

    Health charity

    $5,000
  68. Louis D Brown Peace InstituteDorchester, MA

    Human services

    $5,000
  69. Make A Wish Massachusetts and Rhode IslandBoston, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $5,000
  70. Manet Community Health CenterNorth Quincy, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $5,000
  71. Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus LeadBoston, MA

    Educational / scholarship

    $5,000
  72. Rian Immigrant CenterBoston, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $5,000
  73. School on Wheels of MaEast Bridgewater, MA

    Educational / scholarship

    $5,000
  74. St Rock Haiti Foundation LTDMilton, MA

    Health charity

    $5,000
  75. Watertown Boys & Girls ClubWatertown, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $5,000
  76. Youth Enrichment Services (yes)Boston, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $5,000
  77. New ReachNew Haven, CT

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $4,950
  78. Marisas Mission IncBoston, MA

    Human services

    $3,500
  79. Beth-El Center IncMilford, CT

    Human services

    $3,000
  80. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY

    Health charity

    $3,000
  81. American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    Health charity

    $2,500
  82. Boston Chinatown Neighborhood CenterBoston, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $2,500
  83. Boston College High SchoolBoston, MA

    Educational / scholarship

    $2,500
  84. Cancer House of HopeWest Springfield, MA

    Human services

    $2,500
  85. College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA

    Educational / scholarship

    $2,500
  86. Currier Museum of ArtManchester, NH

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $2,500
  87. Good Sports IncBraintree, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $2,500
  88. Joe Andruzzi FoundationNorth Attleboro, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $2,500
  89. Little Sparks Project IncWestwood, MA

    Human services

    $2,500
  90. Make A Wish NHManchester, NH

    Children / families / youth

    $2,500
  91. Northeast ARC IncDanvers, MA

    Human services

    $2,500
  92. Playworks New EnglandBoston, MA

    Educational / scholarship

    $2,500
  93. Quincy Asian Resources IncQuincy, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $2,500
  94. Rockland Education FoundationRockland, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $2,500
  95. Safe CoalitionFranklin, MA

    Human services

    $2,500
  96. Salem Mission IncSalem, MA

    Human services

    $2,500
  97. Stran & Company IncQuincy, MA

    Safe driver program

    $2,205
  98. Fish Friends in Service to Humanity of NW CTTorrington, CT

    Human services

    $2,000
  99. Honor Connor IncWest Simsbury, CT

    Community / civic / cultural

    $2,000
  100. Old Colony YMCABrockton, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $2,000
  101. South Park InnHartford, CT

    Human services

    $2,000
  102. St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchNew Hartford, CT

    Human services

    $2,000
  103. Bethal Area District Exchange and Food PantryBethel, ME

    Food pantry

    $1,500
  104. Cradles to CrayonsNewton, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $1,500
  105. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD

    Health charity

    $1,500
  106. Food Bank of Western MaHatfield, MA

    Food pantry

    $1,500
  107. Foundation for Hospital Art IncWoodstock, GA

    Health charity

    $1,500
  108. Lovin Spoonfuls IncNewton, MA

    Food pantry

    $1,500
  109. Marblehead Food PantryMarblehead, MA

    Food pantry

    $1,500
  110. Medway Food PantryMedway, MA

    Food pantry

    $1,500
  111. Merrimack Valley Food Bank IncLowell, MA

    Food pantry

    $1,500
  112. Old Colony YMCA - Taunton BranchBrockton, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $1,500
  113. United Parish Food PantrySaugus, MA

    Food pantry

    $1,500
  114. For JakeUxbridge, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $1,400
  115. Special Olympics Massachusetts IncMarlborough, MA

    Human services

    $1,334
  116. American Parkinson Disease Association - CTShelton, CT

    Health charity

    $1,250
  117. East Quabbin Land TrustHardwick, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $1,250
  118. Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England (sbagne)Natick, MA

    Human services

    $1,110
  119. Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

    Health charity

    $1,050
  120. Blackstone Valley Boys & Girls ClubBlackstone, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $1,000
  121. Enfield Food ShelfEnfield, CT

    Food pantry

    $1,000
  122. Fraternal Order of the UmbrellaStamford, CT

    Children / families / youth

    $1,000
  123. Hands and Hearts for the HomelessPlympton, MA

    Human services

    $1,000
  124. Hartford Behavioral Health Project SaveHartford, CT

    Human services

    $1,000
  125. Hartford Fire Fighters Association L760Hartford, CT

    Public safety charity

    $1,000
  126. Jane Doe No MoreNaugatuck, CT

    Human services

    $1,000
  127. Lazarus HouseLawrence, MA

    Human services

    $1,000
  128. Livfree IncTrumbull, CT

    Children / families / youth

    $1,000
  129. Marissa Paige Ramos Memorial Foundation IncStoughton, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $1,000
  130. McGivney Community CenterBridgeport, CT

    Children / families / youth

    $1,000
  131. Methuen Athletic Improvement CommitteeMethuen, MA

    Human services

    $1,000
  132. Natick Service CouncilNatick, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $1,000
  133. Old Colony YMCA - Middleboro BranchBrockton, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $1,000
  134. Our Companions Domestic Animal SanctuaryManchester, CT

    Community / civic / cultural

    $1,000
  135. Pack Leaders Rescue of CTManchester, CT

    Community / civic / cultural

    $1,000
  136. Pajama Program IncNew York, NY

    Human services

    $1,000
  137. Pan Massachusetts ChallengeNeedham, MA

    Health charity

    $1,000
  138. Plymouth Community Food PantryTerryville, CT

    Food pantry

    $1,000
  139. Salem Pantry IncSalem, MA

    Food pantry

    $1,000
  140. Save A SuitBethel, CT

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $1,000
  141. The Canton Food Bank IncCollinsville, CT

    Food pantry

    $1,000
  142. The Community Food BankPleasant Valley, CT

    Food pantry

    $1,000
  143. The Friends of Wompatuck State ParkHingham, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $1,000
  144. The Outreach ProgramUnion, IA

    Human services

    $1,000
  145. Trinity CollegeHartford, CT

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $1,000
  146. Vintage Pet RescueFoster, RI

    Community / civic / cultural

    $1,000
  147. Westwood Food PantryWestwood, MA

    Food pantry

    $1,000
  148. Work IncDorchester, MA

    Human services

    $1,000
  149. Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book ArtAmherst, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $750
  150. Northampton Academy of Music IncNorthampton, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $750
  151. Mercy Meals and More IncNew Bedford, MA

    Food pantry

    $700
  152. Domincan NunsWest Springfield, MA

    Human services

    $650
  153. Boston Raiders Youth Football & CheerDorchester, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $500
  154. Community Kitchen of TorringtonTorrington, CT

    Food pantry

    $500
  155. East Bridgewater Food PantryBridgewater, MA

    Food pantry

    $500
  156. Enfield Community Cat ProgramEnfield, CT

    Human services

    $500
  157. Fall River YMCAFall River, MA

    Human services

    $500
  158. Friends of MHS HockeyMarshfield, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $500
  159. Greater Fall River Re-Creation CommitteeFall River, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $500
  160. Hanson Food Pantry IncHanson, MA

    Food pantry

    $500
  161. Healing Hearts Adaptive RecreationalStamford, CT

    Health charity

    $500
  162. McCall Behavioral Health NetworkTorrington, CT

    Health charity

    $500
  163. National Ataxia FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Human services

    $500
  164. New England Learning Center for Women in TransitionGreenfield, MA

    Human services

    $500
  165. Northwestern CT YMCATorrington, CT

    Community / civic / cultural

    $500
  166. Nvna and HospiceNorwell, MA

    Health charity

    $500
  167. Open Door Soup Kitchen IncWinsted, CT

    Food pantry

    $500
  168. People Helping People IncBurlington, MA

    Human services

    $500
  169. Peoples PantryNorth Andover, MA

    Food pantry

    $500
  170. Project AdventureBeverly, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $500
  171. Psychological CenterLawrence, MA

    Health charity

    $500
  172. Reading Food Pantry IncReading, MA

    Food pantry

    $500
  173. Rehoboth Food Pantry IncRehoboth, MA

    Food pantry

    $500
  174. Soroptimist International of WillimanticMansfield Ctr, CT

    Children / families / youth

    $500
  175. Southcoast Community FoundationNew Bedford, MA

    Human services

    $500
  176. Southeastern Mass Veterans Housing ProgramNew Bedford, MA

    Human services

    $500
  177. St Vincent de Paulst Johns Food PantryEast Bridgewater, MA

    Food pantry

    $500
  178. Webster Waterski CollectiveWebster, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $500
  179. Weston Youth BaseballWeston, CT

    Children / families / youth

    $500
  180. Young Mens Christian Association Southcoast IncorporatedNew Bedford, MA

    Health charity

    $500
  181. Salvation Army- Rhode IslandNewport, RI

    Human services

    $400
  182. Focus on the FamilyColorado SPGS, CO

    Children / families / youth

    $300
  183. North Kingstown Food PantryN Kingstown, RI

    Food pantry

    $300
  184. Adam's HouseShelton, CT

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $250
  185. Balanced Learning CenterFall River, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $250
  186. Cape Cod Symphony and Conservatory of Music & ArtHyannis, MA

    Community / civic / cultural

    $250
  187. Dighton Rehoboth Jr FootballNorth Dighton, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $250
  188. Hockanum Valley Community Council IncVernon, CT

    Human services

    $250
  189. Honor Flight New EnglandHooksett, NH

    Human services

    $250
  190. Massachusetts Bird of Prey Rehab FacilityConway, MA

    Human services

    $250
  191. Playhouse 44 IncAvon, CT

    Community / civic / cultural

    $250
  192. Strong Paws Rescue IncCroton on Hudson, NY

    Community / civic / cultural

    $250
  193. Thomas Chew Boys & Girls Club IncFall River, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $250
  194. Unique Steps Dance AcademyNorth Attelboro, MA

    Unrestricted operating funds

    $250
  195. Friends of the Franklin Co Regional Dog ShelterTurner Falls, MA

    Children / families / youth

    $200
  196. Trinity Episcopal Church- Jubilee Food CupboardWare, MA

    Food pantry

    $200
  197. Christ the King Food PantryMashpee, MA

    Food pantry

    $150
  198. Tri Parish Ecumenical Food PantryNew Braintree, MA

    Food pantry

    $150
  199. Christ Church - Plymouth Food PantryPlymouth, MA

    Food pantry

    $100
  200. Jewish Family Services of Metrowest IncFramingham, MA

    Human services

    $100
  201. Every Mother CountsNew York, NY

    Human services

    $28

Approved for future payment

6 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Audacy 2024Boston, MA

    Health charity

    $241,800
  2. Dana FarberBoston, MA

    Jimmy fund

    $200,000
  3. Mabel Center for Immigrant JusticeBoston, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $100,000
  4. Innovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NH

    Social justice initiative

    $25,000
  5. New Britain Museum of American ArtNew Britain, CT

    Educational / scholarship

    $25,000
  6. Behavioral Health NetworkSpringfield, MA

    Social justice initiative

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services30 grants $363,69632% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $175,31915% of the total
  3. Arts and culture10 grants $171,75015% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid4 grants $127,00011% of the total
  5. Education6 grants $71,0006% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter5 grants $61,9505% of the total
  7. 13 other causes49 grants $180,96216% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts141 grants $1,722,304
  2. Connecticut38 grants $157,450
  3. Virginia1 grant $152,319
  4. Ohio1 grant $114,000
  5. New Hampshire4 grants $35,250
  6. Rhode Island5 grants $21,700
  7. Pennsylvania1 grant $10,000
  8. Tennessee1 grant $10,000
  9. New York4 grants $4,278
  10. Georgia1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

13 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Andrea GargiuloDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Anne M DefrancescoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian J O'DwyerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christopher E HallTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elizabeth KimDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gail EaganGENERAL COUNSEL SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jeannette M OrsinoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • John F DonohueCEO, CHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Joseph G MurphyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robin JonesEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $0
  • Thomas R KileyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Thomas S CarpenterDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • William H DumouchelDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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