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Anthony And Susan Consigli Foundation Inc

Annual Giving
$0.2M

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $203,571 (2023)
  • Total Assets: $24.8 million (2024)
  • Decision Time: Not applicable (no public application process)
  • Grant Range: Varies by project (average grant $20,357)
  • Geographic Focus: Primarily Central Massachusetts, with additional support in Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Virginia; international work in Sierra Leone
  • Number of Grants: 10 awards (2023)

Contact Details

Address: c/o Foundation Source, 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377

Phone: 800-839-1754

Note: This is the address and phone number of Foundation Source, the administrative services provider for the foundation. The foundation does not maintain a public website or direct contact information.

Overview

The Anthony and Susan Consigli Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 2020 (IRS ruling year) with assets of approximately $24.8 million as of 2024. Led by Anthony M. Consigli (CEO of Consigli Construction Co.) and his wife Susan Consigli as President, along with their children serving as directors, the foundation represents the personal philanthropic vehicle of the Consigli family. While administratively domiciled in Delaware, the foundation's giving is concentrated in Central Massachusetts, reflecting the family's roots and the headquarters of their construction business in Milford, MA. The foundation has distributed grants totaling over $203,571 to nonprofits in 2023, focusing on children's health and education, human services, and community development. The foundation operates alongside the separate Consigli Construction Foundation, which is the corporate philanthropic arm of the family business.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation does not operate formal grant programs but makes discretionary grants based on trustee decisions. Recent giving has included:

  • Children's Education and Services: Nativity School of Worcester, Girls Inc., City View Discovery School
  • Housing and Community Development: Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester
  • Human Services: American Red Cross, Juniper Outreach Foundation
  • International Development: Seven Hills Global Outreach (Sierra Leone projects)

Priority Areas

Based on publicly available information about grants made:

  • Children's health, education, and well-being: The foundation has stated this as a core focus area
  • Community support in Central Massachusetts: Particularly Worcester and surrounding communities
  • Food security: Support for student food pantries and food distribution programs
  • International humanitarian work: Infrastructure projects in Sierra Leone including medical facilities, schools, clean water, and sanitation

What They Don't Fund

Specific exclusions are not publicly documented. As a private family foundation without a public application process, funding decisions appear to be based on personal connections and the trustees' philanthropic interests.

Governance and Leadership

The foundation is governed by a family board of directors who serve without compensation:

  • Susan Consigli - Director, President
  • Anthony M. Consigli - Director, Treasurer (also CEO of Consigli Construction Co.)
  • Christina Consigli - Director
  • Christopher Consigli - Director
  • Emily Elshoff - Director, Secretary
  • Chris Le Roy - Treasurer

Board members report volunteering approximately one hour per week to foundation activities.

Anthony Consigli's Philanthropic Philosophy

Anthony Consigli's approach to philanthropy centers on the Consigli Construction company values: creating positive partnerships, fostering accountability, and building to contribute to a better world. His international development work exemplifies a hands-on approach - he first traveled to Bo, Sierra Leone in 2010 to personally witness conditions before committing to support projects there. This resulted in the construction of medical facilities, schools, clean water wells, sanitation facilities, and other infrastructure serving over 13,000 individuals. Anthony also serves on the boards of the Milford Regional Medical Center Foundation and the Norman Rockwell Museum, demonstrating a commitment to healthcare and cultural institutions in addition to social services.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This foundation does not have a public application process. As a private family foundation, grants appear to be awarded through trustee discretion based on the personal philanthropic interests and relationships of the Consigli family.

The foundation uses Foundation Source, a Wilmington, Delaware-based provider of administrative services for private foundations, to handle compliance and operational matters. This is a common arrangement for family foundations and does not indicate that applications are accepted through Foundation Source.

Getting on Their Radar

The foundation's giving patterns suggest grants are made to organizations with which the Consigli family has direct connection, particularly:

  • Geographic connection to Central Massachusetts: The majority of documented grants support Worcester-area nonprofits, reflecting the location of the family's business headquarters in nearby Milford, MA
  • Consigli Construction partnerships: Several grant recipients (such as Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester) have direct working relationships with Consigli Construction, where Julie Davenport of Consigli serves as President of the Habitat board
  • Seven Hills Global Outreach: The foundation's international work in Sierra Leone is channeled through this organization, with which Anthony Consigli has maintained a personal partnership since 2010
  • Board service and community leadership: Anthony Consigli serves on multiple nonprofit boards (Milford Regional Medical Center Foundation, Norman Rockwell Museum), suggesting that personal board service may be a pathway to foundation support

Application Success Factors

Since this foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, traditional "success factors" for grant applications do not apply. However, examining their documented giving reveals insights into what attracts the foundation's support:

Alignment with children's well-being: The foundation has explicitly stated its focus on "promoting the well-being of children's health and education," as demonstrated by grants to Nativity School of Worcester, Girls Inc., and the City View Discovery School food pantry project.

Collaborative, high-impact projects: The City View Discovery School food pantry demonstrates the foundation's interest in collaborative efforts - Consigli Foundation and Consigli Construction volunteers provided construction services, while Stop & Shop provided $12,500 for supplies and Juniper Outreach handles ongoing operations. This multi-partner approach created sustainable impact for over 400 students, 100% of whom are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Connection to Central Massachusetts communities: While the foundation has supported projects across multiple states, the documented grant recipients are heavily concentrated in the Worcester area and Central Massachusetts, reflecting the family's deep roots in the region.

Infrastructure and capacity-building: Both domestically and internationally, the foundation has supported projects that build physical infrastructure and organizational capacity - from school food pantries to medical facilities in Sierra Leone - rather than just providing operating support.

Personal connection and verification: Anthony Consigli's first trip to Sierra Leone in 2010 exemplifies a hands-on approach to philanthropy. He traveled to personally witness conditions before committing to support, suggesting the foundation values direct knowledge and verification of needs.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • No public application process exists - this foundation makes grants through trustee discretion, not competitive applications
  • Geographic focus on Central Massachusetts - particularly Worcester and surrounding communities where the Consigli Construction business is headquartered
  • Relationship-driven grantmaking - documented grants show connections through business partnerships, board service, or personal engagement by family members
  • Children's well-being is the stated priority - particularly health, education, and basic needs like food security
  • Collaborative, infrastructure-focused projects appear to attract support - both physical infrastructure (school food pantries, buildings in Sierra Leone) and multi-partner initiatives
  • The foundation operates separately from Consigli Construction Foundation (EIN 26-4214235), which is the corporate philanthropic arm; they are distinct entities
  • International giving is channeled through established partner Seven Hills Global Outreach for Sierra Leone projects
  • Foundation uses Foundation Source for administration - the Delaware address is an administrative service provider, not an invitation to send proposals

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