A Chance for Progress Inc

EIN 33-1644932 · MA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in MA, CA, TX +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, A Chance for Progress Inc based in MA paid 18 grants totaling $225K to 18 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $25K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included MORE PERFECT UNION, NATIONAL SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION, and THE ONETA FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,094,534
Giving (latest yr)
$225,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
18
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • More Perfect Union$25,000
  • National Scleroderma Foundation$25,000
  • The Oneta Foundation$25,000
  • Boys and Girls Club of Metro North$20,000
  • The Cio Scholarship Fund$15,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$105,000 · 9 grants
  • California$40,000 · 2 grants
  • Texas$35,000 · 4 grants
  • Georgia$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Rhode Island$10,000 · 1 grant
  • New Hampshire$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

More Perfect Union
Atlanta, GA
General Support
$25,000
The Oneta Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$25,000
National Scleroderma Foundation
Danvers, MA
General Support
$25,000
Boys and Girls Club of Metro North
Stoneham, MA
General Support
$20,000
The Cio Scholarship Fund
Laguna Beach, CA
General Support
$15,000
Girls Empowerment Network
Austin, TX
General Support
$10,000
Mission of Deeds
Reading, MA
General Support
$10,000
New Englanders Helping Our Veterans
Burrillville, RI
General Support
$10,000
Rise Above Foundation
Northbridge, MA
General Support
$10,000
Self Esteem Boston
Jamaica Plain, MA
General Support
$10,000
Soldiers Angels
San Antonio, TX
General Support
$10,000
Boston Backpack Project
Stoneham, MA
General Support
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. A Chance for Progress Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, A Chance for Progress Inc reported 18 itemized grants totaling $225K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $25K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include MORE PERFECT UNION, NATIONAL SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION, THE ONETA FOUNDATION, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

A Chance for Progress Inc is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

A Chance for Progress Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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