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Association for the Relief of Aged Women

New Bedford, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046056367  ·  Private foundation

Based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Association for the Relief of Aged Women has awarded $3.0M across 64 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Private Assistance - Available Upon Request. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$508K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$21.4M
Total assets
64
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Association for the Relief of Aged Women funds

Association for the Relief of Aged Women's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, food & agriculture, legal aid, lgbtq rights.

Adult EducationArts & CultureFood & AgricultureLegal AidLgbtq Rights

Populations it has supported include lgbtq people, older adults, women girls.

lgbtq peopleolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Association for the Relief of Aged Women, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Private Assistance - Available Upon Request
ELDER SERVICES
New Bedford, MA$463K2025
Private Assistance - Available Upon Request
ELDER SERVICES
New Bedford, MA$447K2023
Private Assistance - Available Upon Request
ELDER SERVICES
New Bedford, MA$430K2022
Private Assistance - Available Upon Request
ELDER SERVICES
New Bedford, MA$425K2024
Private Assistance - Available Upon Request
ELDER SERVICES
New Bedford, MA$358K2021
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
EDLER SERVICESELDER SERVICES
Fall River, MA$45K2024
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
EDLER SERVICESELDER SERVICES
Fall River, MA$42K2023
Town of Westport
ELDER SERVICES
Westport, MA$39K2023
Town of Westport
ELDER SERVICES
Westport, MA$39K2024
Westport Council on Aging
ELDER SERVICES
Westport, MA$34K2021
Town of Westport
ELDER SERVICES
Westport, MA$30K2025
Pace
ELDER SERVICES
New Bedford, MA$25K2025
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
EDLER SERVICESELDER SERVICES
Fall River, MA$25K2025
Fairhaven Council on Aging
ELDER SERVICES
Fairhaven, MA$23K2022
Coastal Neighbors Network
ELDER SERVICES
South Dartmouth, MA$23K2024

Association for the Relief of Aged Women giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$516K
2022$539K
2023$641K
2024$632K
2025$715K

How to apply for funding from Association for the Relief of Aged Women

Association for the Relief of Aged Women's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at arawofnb.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Association for the Relief of Aged Women

Does Association for the Relief of Aged Women accept grant applications?
Association for the Relief of Aged Women's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Association for the Relief of Aged Women fund?
Association for the Relief of Aged Women's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Private Assistance - Available Upon Request, Private Assistance - Available Upon Request, Private Assistance - Available Upon Request. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Association for the Relief of Aged Women give in grants?
Association for the Relief of Aged Women reported $508K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 64 grants.
Where is Association for the Relief of Aged Women located?
Association for the Relief of Aged Women is based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046056367.
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About this profile. This page is built from Association for the Relief of Aged Women's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Association for the Relief of Aged Women. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.