FAQ: Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation 2025 Grant Awards

What is the Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation and what is its mission?

The Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2018 that aims to assist communities across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island by supporting organizations that provide access to vital resources including health and mental health services, food, and shelter.

How much funding was awarded in this round of grants and to how many organizations?

The Foundation awarded grants totaling $19,400 to five local nonprofit organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts as part of their first round of 2025 grants.

What specific programs and services will these grants support?

The grants will support Gabriel House fire relief efforts, address food insecurity among veterans through the Veterans Association of Bristol County’s food pantry, and promote social-emotional wellness for neurodivergent and disabled youth through Gnome Surf’s virtual programming.

How is the Foundation funded and what are its major fundraising events?

The Foundation is funded by individual donations and proceeds from their annual golf tournament and gala, including the 20th Annual Golf Invitational held on August 19th, 2025 at Lake of Isles Country Club in North Stonington, Connecticut.

Who are some of the major sponsors supporting the Foundation’s events?

Major sponsors include Rockland Trust (Title Sponsor), Audi Fall River (Hole in One Sponsor), The Navicon Group (19th Hole Sponsor), and several other local businesses providing various levels of sponsorship support.

How much total funding has the Foundation awarded since its inception?

Since its inception in 2018, the Foundation has awarded more than $275,000 to local organizations serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities.

What specific impact will the $5,000 grant to Veterans Association of Bristol County achieve?

The $5,000 grant will ensure three months of uninterrupted food security for VABC’s Food Pantry program, which distributes 20,000 lbs. of food to over 500 veterans and their families monthly, and provide fresh produce for their Harvest for Heroes program.

How can people learn more about the Foundation or get involved?

People can visit the Foundation’s website at cordeirocharitablefoundation.org for more information about their mission, programs, and ways to support their work through donations or event participation.