Grants paid by The Progin Foundation C/O Darmody Merlino & Co Llp
EIN 20-8919545 · Boston, MA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
The Progin Foundation C/O Darmody Merlino & Co Llp of Boston, MA (EIN 20-8919545) reported 61 grants paid totaling $1,378,114 to 27 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,378,114
61 grants
Recipients
27
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
5 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 | $202,000 | — |
| 2020 | 14 | $290,350 | — |
| 2022 | 10 | $271,400 | — |
| 2023 | 9 | $226,500 | — |
| 2024 | 18 | $387,864 | — |
Top recipients
The 27 recipients receiving the most from The Progin Foundation C/O Darmody Merlino & Co Llp, by grants paid, out of 27 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Academy 04-2105855 | B | Worcester, MA | 5 | $170,000 | 2024 |
| Rfk Community Alliance | U | Lancaster, MA | 2 | $150,000 | 2024 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind 04-2106173 | B | Newton, MA | 4 | $120,000 | 2024 |
| Joy of Music Program Inc 04-3055099 | B | Worcester, MA | 5 | $115,000 | 2024 |
| Provision Ministry 81-5481524 | B | Westborough, MA | 5 | $115,000 | 2024 |
| Nashua River Watershed Association 23-7055674 | B | Groton, MA | 4 | $112,750 | 2024 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries 04-3103694 | B | Worcester, MA | 4 | $95,000 | 2024 |
| Cradles to Crayons 04-3584367 | B | Newtonville, MA | 4 | $90,000 | 2024 |
| Ron Burton Training Village 22-2570218 | B | Hubbardston, MA | 3 | $75,000 | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Wonder Fund | U | Boston, MA | 3 | $60,000 | 2022 |
| Rfk Children's Action Corps | U | Boston, MA | 2 | $50,000 | 2020 |
| Girls Inc of Worcester 04-2123666 | B | Worcester, MA | 2 | $43,864 | 2024 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg | U | Leominster, MA | 1 | $30,000 | 2020 |
| Ma 4h Fdn | U | Framingham, MA | 2 | $30,000 | 2022 |
| Boys and Girls Club of North Central Ma | U | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $25,000 | 2018 |
| Franklin Perkins School | U | Lancaster, MA | 1 | $25,000 | 2020 |
| Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc 04-3443890 | B | Newton, MA | 1 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Mateo Quintero | U | Fitchburg, MA | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Gemely Luzon | U | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $7,500 | 2024 |
| Zachary Scott | U | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Sandra Mcgahan | U | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Jackymora Isa | U | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Chaunchey Michael | U | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Douglas Mata Sanchez | U | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Plugged in Band Program Inc 65-1195693 | B | Needham, MA | 2 | $4,000 | 2020 |
| Obrian Porter | U | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $2,500 | 2024 |
| Joselin Escobar | U | Fitchburg, MA | 1 | $2,500 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 61 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rfk Community Alliance Lancaster, MA | U | $100,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Worcester Academy Worcester, MA | B | $40,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Provision Ministry Westborough, MA | B | $35,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | The Carroll Center for the Blind Newton, MA | B | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Nashua River Watershed Association Groton, MA | B | $29,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Straight Ahead Ministries Worcester, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Joy of Music Program Inc Worcester, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Cradles to Crayons Newtonville, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc Newton, MA | B | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Girls Inc of Worcester Worcester, MA | B | $18,864 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Gemely Luzon Fitchburg, MA | U | $7,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Sandra Mcgahan Fitchburg, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Chaunchey Michael Fitchburg, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Douglas Mata Sanchez Fitchburg, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Jackymora Isa Fitchburg, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Mateo Quintero Fitchburg, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Zachary Scott Fitchburg, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2024 | Obrian Porter Fitchburg, MA | U | $2,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202503189349101035 |
| 2023 | Rfk Community Alliance Lancaster, MA | U | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202423119349101992 |
| 2023 | Worcester Academy Worcester, MA | B | $35,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202423119349101992 |
| 2023 | Provision Ministry Westborough, MA | B | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202423119349101992 |
| 2023 | Nashua River Watershed Association Groton, MA | B | $29,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202423119349101992 |
| 2023 | Ron Burton Training Village Hubbardston, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202423119349101992 |
| 2023 | Girls Inc of Worcester Worcester, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202423119349101992 |
| 2023 | Joy of Music Program Inc Worcester, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202423119349101992 |
| 2023 | Mateo Quintero Fitchburg, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202423119349101992 |
| 2023 | Joselin Escobar Fitchburg, MA | U | $2,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202423119349101992 |
| 2022 | Nashua River Watershed Association Groton, MA | B | $41,400 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2022 | Worcester Academy Worcester, MA | B | $35,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2022 | The Carroll Center for the Blind Newton, MA | B | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2022 | Provision Ministry Westborough, MA | B | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2022 | Cradles to Crayons Brighton, MA | C | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2022 | Straight Ahead Ministries Worcester, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2022 | Joy of Music Program Inc Worcester, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2022 | Ron Burton Training Village Hubbardston, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2022 | Massachusetts Wonder Fund Boston, MA | U | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2022 | Ma 4h Fdn Framingham, MA | U | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202333179349103483 |
| 2020 | Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg Leominster, MA | U | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | The Carroll Center for the Blind Newton, MA | B | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Worcester Academy Worcester, MA | B | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Franklin Perkins School Lancaster, MA | U | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Ron Burton Training Village Hubbardston, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | PROTECT WATER AND LAND RESOURCES PURPOSE | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Rfk Children's Action Corps Boston, MA | U | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Straight Ahead Ministries Worcester, MA | B | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Massachusetts Wonder Fund Boston, MA | U | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Cradles to Crayons Brighton, MA | C | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Joy of Music Program Inc Worcester, MA | B | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Provision Ministry Westborough, MA | B | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Ma 4h Fdn Framingham, MA | U | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Nashua River Watershed Groton, MA | C | $13,350 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2020 | Plugged in Band Program Inc Needham, MA | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202112159349100901 |
| 2018 | Worcester Academy Worcester, MA | B | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
| 2018 | The Carroll Center for the Blind Newton, MA | B | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
| 2018 | Straight Ahead Ministries Worcester, MA | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
| 2018 | Boys and Girls Club of North Central Ma Fitchburg, MA | U | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
| 2018 | Rfk Children's Action Corps Boston, MA | U | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
| 2018 | Cradles to Crayons Brighton, MA | C | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
| 2018 | Joy of Music Program Inc Worcester, MA | B | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
| 2018 | Massachusetts Wonder Fund Boston, MA | U | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
| 2018 | Provision Ministry Westborough, MA | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
| 2018 | Plugged in Band Program Inc Needham, MA | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201901229349101240 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202503189349101035 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202423119349101992 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202333179349103483 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202112159349100901 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201901229349101240 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/208919545.json.
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