MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Your Gift Funds
Real Change
Every donation to the Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation goes directly to funding grants for nonprofit organizations serving children and families across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. No overhead. No red tape. Just impact.
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
— WINSTON CHURCHILL
Camp Ellie Mae
$30,500
Grants awarded
in 2026
45+
Nonprofits
Funded
9 YEARS
Serving The
Community
$305,000
Total Grants
Awarded
Veterans Association of Bristol County
How To Donate
Your support helps us make a difference in the communities we serve in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. One thing we have discovered on this journey is that there is no shortage of need.
There are many ways to get involved – support our events or make a donation by clicking the button below.
Join the Founders' Circle
The Founders’ Circle recognizes individuals and companies who have committed $25,000 or more to support our mission of funding nonprofits that enrich the lives of families and children across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Commitments can be made in a single year or distributed over three to five years. Members are community leaders who share a passion for giving back – and their generosity directly enables us to award more grants to more deserving organizations each cycle.
To learn about membership benefits or to join the Founders’ Circle, contact Melanie Cordeiro at (508) 340-8714 or email us.
More Ways To Give
Whether you prefer to give online, by check, at an event, or through a planned gift – every form of support makes a difference.
Attend An Event
Join us at the Annual Gala or Golf Tournament. Every ticket purchased and sponsorship secured goes directly to our grant fund.
Corporate Match
Many employers match charitable contributions. Check with your HR department doubling your gift costs you nothing extra.
Planned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy by including the Foundation in your estate plan, trust, or as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy.
Grant RECIPIENT
"The Cordeiro Foundation's grant gave our veterans program the resources to serve over 500 veterans and their families this year. That support doesn't just fund a program — it gives people their dignity back."
VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF BRISTOL COUNTY
Southeastern Massachusetts · 2026 Grant Recipient
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All of us at The Anthony F. Cordeiro Foundation, are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, online and through traditional mailings.
How is the information we collect used?
When you donate to our foundation, you may provide us with personal data including but not limited to: your name, address, email address, phone numbers and/or debit/credit card information. We do not collect personal information from donors unless it is provided to us by you. All online donations are made through our secure server (web address) and all transactions are encrypted. We safeguard your data and do not rent, trade or sell your list to donors. Firewalls prevent outside parties from accessing our database server through the Internet and access to our database is restricted to authorized individuals.
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization
The Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. A receipt will be provided for your records.
Your Information Is Safe
We will never sell, share, or rent your personal information. Donation data is used solely to process your gift and send you a tax receipt. You can unsubscribe from communications at any time.
100% of Funds Support Local Families
Every dollar donated to the Foundation goes toward our semi-annual grant awards. We are committed to maximum impact and full transparency in how your gift is used.