Dorchester Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dorchester Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $366,637 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,275 and the largest $213,587. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$366,637
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,275
- Largest grant$213,587
- Assets$87,155
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $93,045 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $93,045 | 28 | $16,690 |
| 2024 | $366,637 | 26 | $87,155 |
How to apply
Dorchester Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dorchester Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21 | $358,587 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,050 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Margaret's Window Rehabilitation | Stain glass window rehabilitation | $213,587 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | General assistance | $12,500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | General assistance | $12,000 |
| Dana Farber | General assistance | $12,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | General assistance | $12,000 |
| Sumaira Foundation | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Saint Julia Parish | General assistance | $6,000 |
| Catholic Appeal | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Project Care & Concern | General assistance | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Unborn | General assistance | $3,500 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General assistance | $3,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | General assistance | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | General assistance | $2,050 |
| Boston Rescue Mission | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Saint Francis House | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Laboure College | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Project Bread | General assistance | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | General assistance | $1,000 |
| We Can | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General assistance | $1,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General assistance | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa M Clark
- Gregory T Clark
Questions people ask
Does Dorchester Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorchester Foundation Inc give?
$366,637 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,275.
Who runs Dorchester Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Teresa M Clark (President, Treasurer, Dire) and Gregory T Clark (Director).
What does Dorchester Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and human services.