Charitable Giving March 2026

Webster Five Foundation – Community Grants Program (March 15 Deadline)

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Local Grants Supporting Education, Social Services & Community Development

Organization: Webster Five Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants (financial)
Geographic Focus: Communities served by Webster Five branches and surrounding areas (Central Massachusetts)

About the Funder

The Webster Five Foundation is dedicated to strengthening local communities by supporting nonprofit organizations that expand opportunity, improve quality of life, and address critical community needs. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed more than $4.1 million to local organizations working across education, social services, culture, and community development. Funding decisions prioritize local impact within Webster Five’s delineated community.

What This Program Supports

The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and programs aligned with the following areas:

Education
Culture & the Arts
Social Services
Charitable Activities
Community Development

Priority organization types include:

Youth Services
Senior Services
Health & Social Services

Types of Support

Grant funding may be used for:

Annual campaigns
Program development
Emergency or urgent funding needs

Requests related to unusual or emergency circumstances are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Eligible Organizations

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Be based in or directly benefit Webster Five’s delineated community
Request funding between $1,000 and $15,000
Demonstrate clear local impact

Repeat requests for the same program are discouraged, but may be considered if well documented.

Ineligible Requests

The Webster Five Foundation does not support:

Individuals
Political organizations or candidates
Churches, synagogues, or mosques
Fraternal organizations
Employment unions
Tax-supported entities

Exception: Library capital campaigns may be considered if supported by a private funding program.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Deadlines:

March 15
June 15
September 15
December 15

📅 Review Process:
The Foundation’s Board of Directors meets quarterly.
📅 Notification:
All applicants receive a written response by the end of the month following the deadline.

Application / Request Process

Applicants must download, complete, and submit a grant application directly to the Foundation.

Applications & Questions:
Monica Thomas-Bonnick, Executive Director
Webster Five Foundation
35 Millbury Street
Auburn, MA 01501
📞 508-438-3555
📧 foundation@web5.com

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.web5.com/about-us/our-foundation/