Private foundation · Fitchburg, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Rollstone Charitable Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $250 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $250 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $250
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $250 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 45 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $209,045
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $209K | $250 | 1 |
| 2024 | $171K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $182K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Mary Beth Jokela · Fitchburg · (978) 345-1061
- What to send
- Forms available at above address
- Deadlines
- See application
- Limits
- 501(c)(3) public charities located in the greater fitchburg area or that contribute to the communities located in the greater fitchburg area and to the welfare of the people an institutions of these communities
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Martin F Connors JrDirector
- Sheri L JordanTreasurer/clerk
- Anthony J MercadanteDirector
- David M Christianson JrDirector
- Brian T AndersonDirector
- Mary Beth JokelaPresident/director (as of 07/2025)
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Exempt purpose | $250 |