Avidia Charitable Foundation

What they fund

foodchildrenfamiliesschoolcommunityyouthservicesadults

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest4 grants · $97,500
• North Star Family Services4 grants · $40,000
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ma & Metrowest4 grants · $37,500
• Foundation for Metrowest3 grants · $30,000
• Community Foundation for Metrowest1 grant · $25,000
• Symphony Pro Musica2 grants · $20,000
• Daniel'S Table4 grants · $17,500
• Special Olympics of Massachusetts4 grants · $16,000
• Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services4 grants · $15,000
• Pastoral Counseling Centers of Ma4 grants · $13,000

Giving over time

Grant history

The 100 largest of 231 grants.

• $30,000

  Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest · Marlborough, MA · 2022

  Annual support of programs

• $25,000

  Community Foundation for Metrowest · Natick, MA · 2025

  To support foundation provide financial and educational resources to local nonprofit organizations, share essential data about region to inform decision making and part with donors to help guide and align giving with ar… read allTo support foundation provide financial and educational resources to local nonprofit organizations, share essential data about region to inform decision making and part with donors to help guide and align giving with areas of greatest need in communities less
• $25,000

  Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest · Marlborough, MA · 2023

  To support after-school and summer programs offered to youth of our communities.

• $22,500

  Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest · Marlborough, MA · 2025

  To support after-school and summer programs offered to youth of our communities

• $20,000

  Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest · Marlborough, MA · 2024

  To support after-school and summer programs offered to youth of our communities

• $17,500

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ma & Metrowest · Worcester, MA · 2025

  To support efforts in creating one-to-one mentorships of youth facing adversity with caring adult mentors

• $10,000

  North Star Family Services · Leominster, MA · 2025

  To support shelter operation costs such as client personal needs, food, supplies, office needs, insurance, staffing, utilities, maintenance, children specific needs, clothing, IT needs and more.

• $10,000

  Symphony Pro Musica · Hudson, MA · 2025

  To help provide affordable orchestral, choral and operatic music.

• $10,000

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ma & Metrowest · Worcester, MA · 2024

  To support efforts in creating one-to-one mentorships of youth facing adversity with caring adult mentors

• $10,000

  Foundation for Metrowest · Natick, MA · 2024

  To support workforce development program

• $10,000

  North Star Family Services · Leominster, MA · 2024

  To support shelter operation costs such as client personal needs, food, supplies, office needs, insurance, staffing, utilities, maintenance, children specific needs, clothing, IT needs and more.

• $10,000

  Foundation for Metrowest · Natick, MA · 2023

  To support workforce development program.

• $10,000

  North Star Family Services · Leominster, MA · 2023

  To support shelter operation costs such as client personal needs, food, supplies, office needs, insurance, staffing, utilities, maintenance, children specific needs, clothing, IT needs and more.

• $10,000

  Symphony Pro Musica · Hudson, MA · 2023

  To enable the orchestra to continue delivering high caliber affordable live classical music to youths, adults, and seniors in the Metrowest/Central Mass region.

• $10,000

  Bbbs of Central Mametrowest Big Celebration · Worcester, MA · 2022

  Big Celebration - Annual Fundraising Gala

• $10,000

  Foundation for Metrowest · Natick, MA · 2022

  Workforce development program

• $10,000

  Metrowest Ymca · Framingham, MA · 2022

  Ongoing support of programs

• $10,000

  North Star Family Services · Leominster, MA · 2022

  To support shelter operation costs such as client personal needs, food, supplies, office needs, insurance, staffing, utilities, maintenance, children specific needs, clothing, IT needs and more.

• $7,500

  United Way of Tri-County · Framingham, MA · 2024

  To help feed families during the holiday season.

• $5,000

  Daniel'S Table · Framingham, MA · 2025

  To help fund the expansion of the Full Belly Bag program outreach through increased mobile distribution

• $5,000

  Gateways Academy · Shrewsbury, MA · 2025

  To support a blended and comprehensive education where children learn the importance of nurturing the whole body, mind and spirit.

• $5,000

  Hoops & Homework · Framingham, MA · 2025

  To support after-school programs for youth living in the lowest income sections of Framingham MA

• $5,000

  Marlborough Regional Community Foundation · Marlborough, MA · 2025

  To support providing annual scholarships to local high school students

• $5,000

  Minuteman Arc · Concord, MA · 2025

  To support children and adults with disabilities by increasing lifelong independence, personal choice and self advocacy.

• $5,000

  Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center · Gardner, MA · 2025

  To support completion of 44-1 bedroom units of affordable housing for homeless and high risk veterans in our region.

• $5,000

  Open Table · Maynard, MA · 2025

  To support supplemental purchases of food for pantry and prepared meals programs.

• $5,000

  Special Olympics of Massachusetts · Marlboro, MA · 2025

  To continue providing the opportunity for athletes of all ages and abilities continue participating in the sports they have a passion for, ensurig that as long as they want to participate, they can.

• $5,000

  Springwell · Waltham, MA · 2025

  To support a volunteer-based Money Management Program for low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities

• $5,000

  The Addiction Referral Center · Hudson, MA · 2025

  To support Project B.R.A.V.E. (Building Recovery Accessibility through Validation and Health Equity) which integrates individualized referral services by providing free transportation to rehab and detox facilities and C… read allTo support Project B.R.A.V.E. (Building Recovery Accessibility through Validation and Health Equity) which integrates individualized referral services by providing free transportation to rehab and detox facilities and Care Bags with essential needs to begin recovery journey less
• $5,000

  United Way of Tri-County · Framingham, MA · 2025

  To support programs for health, financial stability and education

• $5,000

  Boy Scouts of America · Milford, MA · 2024

  To sponsor Good Scout Dinner honoring one of Avidia's directors

• $5,000

  Clear Path for Veterans New England · Dedham, MA · 2024

  To organizational capacity to provide peer support services from Outreach Social Activity to Wellness

• $5,000

  Crossroads Continuum · Hudson, MA · 2024

  To help build a high-quality community-based day program for adults with autism in our area

• $5,000

  Dollars for Scholars · Marlboro, MA · 2024

  To provide financial assistance to students in pursuit of higher education

• $5,000

  Hoops & Homework · Framingham, MA · 2024

  To support after-school programs for youth living in the lowest income sections of Framingham MA

• $5,000

  Special Olympics of Massachusetts · Marlboro, MA · 2024

  To continue providing the opportunity for athletes of all ages and abilities continue participating in the sports they have a passion for, ensuring that as long as they want to participate, they can.

• $5,000

  Advanced Math & Science Academy · Marlborough, MA · 2023

  To support 21st century science and technology in earlier grades. Phase I will feature increased science research space, modernize classroom technology, expand science labs, acquire new robotics & engineering equipment,… read allTo support 21st century science and technology in earlier grades. Phase I will feature increased science research space, modernize classroom technology, expand science labs, acquire new robotics & engineering equipment, upgrade computer science technology, add new benches & tables to labs, and improve safety features throughout campus. less
• $5,000

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ma & Metrowest · Worcester, MA · 2023

  To support efforts in creating one-to-one mentorships of youth facing adversity with caring adult mentors.

• $5,000

  Clear Path for Veterans New England · Dedham, MA · 2023

  To organizational capacity to provide peer support services from Outreach Social Activity to Wellness.

• $5,000

  Crossroads Continuum · Hudson, MA · 2023

  To help build a high-quality community-based day program for adults with autism in our area.

• $5,000

  Daniel'S Table · Framingham, MA · 2023

  To provide funding for the Community Freezer Program and Daniel's Farmer's Market, both provide free food services to vulnerable neighbors in need.

• $5,000

  Fresh Start Furniture · Hudson, MA · 2023

  Sweet Dreams Mattress Program - to provide clients who are coming out of shelters, refugee camps, addiction treatment centers, homeless or couch surfing with essential items and a mattress to help rebuild their lives.

• $5,000

  Massachusetts Bay Community College Foundation · Wellesley Hills, MA · 2023

  To support the MassBay Meal Scholarship Program which was created to provide students with funds to be used in the College's cafeteria.

• $5,000

  Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services · Shrewsbury, MA · 2023

  To mitigate the current wait times people with mental health needs are experiencing. SYFS has created a new program to offer more immediate support. SYFS is requesting support for the Skills and Support Groups program.

• $5,000

  Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center · Boston, MA · 2023

  To build stronger, more equitable school communities by delivering free experiential learning programs that boost academic success and foster personal growth.

• $5,000

  Advocates · Framingham, MA · 2022

  Provide 90-100 hours of free mental healthcare to older adults struggling with anxiety, depression and loneliness

• $5,000

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ma & Metrowest · Worcester, MA · 2022

  To support the MYSTEAM program, mentoring youth in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math

• $5,000

  Daniel'S Table · Framingham, MA · 2022

  Community freezer program

• $5,000

  Horizons for Homeless Children · Roxbury, MA · 2022

  Children's play space

• $5,000

  Marlborough Library Foundation · Marlboro, MA · 2022

  Support construction of new building

• $5,000

  Massachusetts Bay Community College Foundation · Wellesley Hills, MA · 2022

  To support the MassBay Meal Scholarship Program which was created to provide students with funds to be used in the College's cafeteria.

• $5,000

  Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services · Shrewsbury, MA · 2022

  Support school based services (counseling, social and economic development programs)

• $5,000

  South Middlesex Opportunity Council · Framingham, MA · 2022

  Willis Family Shelter fence replacement

• $4,000

  Apple Tree Arts · Grafton, MA · 2023

  To continue funding Early Childhood Outreach classes at Head Start locations in Webster and Southbridge, specifically free music programs for low income families.

• $4,000

  Pastoral Counseling Centers of Ma · Westborough, MA · 2023

  To support greater need for counseling for those challenged financially.

• $4,000

  Out Metrowest · Framingham, MA · 2022

  Funding for drop-in youth program

• $4,000

  Pastoral Counseling Centers of Ma · Westborough, MA · 2022

  Assist with counseling services for those who cannot afford it

• $3,500

  Polus Center for Social & Economic Development · Petersham, MA · 2022

  Career exploration for young adults who are blind or visually impaired

• $3,250

  A Place To Turn · Natick, MA · 2022

  Purchase fresh produce for food pantry clients; "Eat Fresh" initiative

• $3,000

  One Can Help · Waban, MA · 2023

  To support filling the gap in resources to assist at-risk youth, foster children and underserved families involved in juvenile court and child welfare systems.

• $3,000

  Smile Mass · Sudbury, MA · 2023

  To support the summer pilot program that will provide skill building, social activities and job training for individuals with disabilities.

• $3,000

  Special Olympics of Massachusetts · Marlboro, MA · 2023

  To continue providing the opportunity for athletes of all ages and abilities continue participating in the sports they have a passion for, ensuring that as long as they want to participate, they can.

• $3,000

  Jeff'S Place Children'S Bereavement Center · Framingham, MA · 2022

  To help send children to free support groups

• $3,000

  North Star Family Services · Leominster, MA · 2022

  Funding for shelter operations

• $3,000

  Special Olympics of Massachusetts · Marlboro, MA · 2022

  2022 Special Olympics

• $3,000

  Westboro Connects · Westborough, MA · 2022

  Support for organization's work of essential human connection

• $2,750

  Discovery Museum · Acton, MA · 2025

  To support the Traveling Science Workshop provide interactive science experiences to PreK through eighth grade children in their classrooms.

• $2,500

  Adaptx · Lancaster, MA · 2025

  To improve educational platform, provide meaningful employment and partnership with professionals with disabilities and provide opportunities for people with disabilities to live more active lives

• $2,500

  Apple Tree Arts · Grafton, MA · 2025

  To support the Financial Aid Assistance (FAA) for the Music and Theatre Arts Programs

• $2,500

  Breakthrough T1d · Wellesley Hills, MA · 2025

  To support research for breakthroughs and access to therapy

• $2,500

  Cradles To Crayons · Newtonville, MA · 2025

  To provide seasonal clothing, backpacks, school supplies and other essential items to low-income and homeless children

• $2,500

  Cultivate Care Farms · Bolton, MA · 2025

  To help support 20 weekly sessions of therapeutic farm activities for middle and high school students with special education needs.

• $2,500

  Dignity Matters · Westboro, MA · 2025

  To support Pack-A-Thon where feminine hygeine kits are assembled, packed and distributed to 650 homeless or poverty-striken women.

• $2,500

  Family Promise Metrowest · Natick, MA · 2025

  To support families facing eviction or imminent shelter entry.

• $2,500

  Girl Scouts of Eastern Ma · Waltham, MA · 2025

  To help build programs supporting girls of courage, confidence and character

• $2,500

  Groton Hill Music · Concord, MA · 2025

  To support partnership with Clinton Public School District in continuing instrument and ensemble education for the 2024-2025 school year

• $2,500

  Habitat for Humanity - North Central Ma · Acton, MA · 2025

  To assist families with modifications to improve mobility within and for access to their homes

• $2,500

  Jeremiah'S Inn · Worcester, MA · 2025

  To support a safe environment in which individuals begin their recovery journey in a community setting

• $2,500

  Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area · Fitchburg, MA · 2025

  To support students' journeys toward improved literacy, employment, citizenship and full participation in communities

• $2,500

  Metrowest Free Medical · Sudbury, MA · 2025

  To help support operations of a free medical facility including general medicine, women's health and vision clinics

• $2,500

  Metrowest Nonprofit Network · Framingham, MA · 2025

  To strengthen and diversify the next-generation of non-profit leadership pipeline in Metrowest. Funding will support the program and participation of a student who lacks resources to attend the program without assistanc… read allTo strengthen and diversify the next-generation of non-profit leadership pipeline in Metrowest. Funding will support the program and participation of a student who lacks resources to attend the program without assistance. less
• $2,500

  Newvue Communities · Fitchburg, MA · 2025

  To help people in our communities maintain housing stability whether as renters or homeowners

• $2,500

  Oars · Concord, MA · 2025

  To support OARS watershed education program in Hudson and Marlborough

• $2,500

  One Can Help · Waban, MA · 2025

  To support filling the gap in resources to assist at-risk youth, foster children and underserved families involved in juvenile court and child welfare systems

• $2,500

  Operation Service · Fitchburg, MA · 2025

  Support for the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Museum and the 15th Annual Trees for Soldiers program

• $2,500

  Pastoral Counseling Centers of Ma · Westborough, MA · 2025

  To support greater need for counseling for those challenged financially

• $2,500

  Performing Arts Center of Metrowest · Framingham, MA · 2025

  To offer free music lessons to students from families experiencing financial barriers.

• $2,500

  Project Just Because · Hopkinton, MA · 2025

  To help struggling families by supplying basic necessities including clothing, food and school supplies.

• $2,500

  Provision Ministry · Westborough, MA · 2025

  To provide food and new essential items to organizations serving those in need in Massachusetts

• $2,500

  Ready Inspire Act (Ria) · Framingham, MA · 2025

  To support the SheFund helping fill monetary gaps so that women can exit sex trade and lead improvements in the quality of their life, safety, stability and economic empowerment.

• $2,500

  Red Sox Foundation · Boston, MA · 2025

  To provide funding for the Little League initiatives around Massachusetts providing baseball and softball leagues for youth.

• $2,500

  Rise Above Foundation · Hopkinton, MA · 2025

  To give youth in foster care the chance to participate in sports, music, prom, camp and more. Provide youth experiences and tools to help overcome unfathomable hardships that come with foster care.

• $2,500

  Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services · Shrewsbury, MA · 2025

  To support mental health counseling to youth who face multiple barriers to accessing care, as well as to parents & caregivers. To support outpatient clinic and school-based counseling, mental health first aid training a… read allTo support mental health counseling to youth who face multiple barriers to accessing care, as well as to parents & caregivers. To support outpatient clinic and school-based counseling, mental health first aid training and case management. less
• $2,500

  Smile Mass · Sudbury, MA · 2025

  To support programs empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives

• $2,500

  The Carroll Center for the Blind · Newton, MA · 2025

  To help those who are blind and visually impaired to achieve independence and lead a fulfilling life.

• $2,500

  The Parmenter Foundation · Wayland, MA · 2025

  To support Ugrieve Higher Education Bereavement Program which improves mental health support for grieving college students and creates compassionate college campuses through student and faculty training.

• $2,500

  Virginia Thurston Healing Garden · Harvard, MA · 2025

  Provide a healing community of support where integrative therapies, educational programs, and therapeutic services complement medical care to improve the quality of life and wellbeing for all those affected by cancer.

• $2,500

  Waypoint Adventure · Lexington, MA · 2025

  To provide general support to 2026 programming serving people of all ages with all types of disabilities

• $2,500

  A Place To Turn · Natick, MA · 2024

  To support the Eat Fresh program within the food pantry

• $2,500

  Addiction Referral Center · Hudson, MA · 2024

  To support Project Serene which offers a weekly Meditation & Mindfulness class for current and new clients. The program is open to an individual seeking recovery from substance use disorder(s).

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