Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation
Accepts applications
Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation is a private foundation in Nantucket, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $663,399 in 76 grants; the typical grant was $7,488 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$663,399
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$7,488
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $673,687 the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $579,714 | 77 | $9.4 million |
| 2023 | $673,687 | 77 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $663,399 | 76 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Denis Gazaille P O Box 3366, Nantucket, MA 02584 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 228-9868 |
| What to submit | Written request. (a) Basic contact information (b)High school or college transcript (c) Standardized test scores (d) Description of health care studies to be pursued (e) Letter of recommemdation from instructor |
| Deadlines | Late winter, early spring |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to qualified candidates studying health and health care related subjects in college, medical school, or other schools offering courses of study in these fields. |
What Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 61 | $553,588 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $17,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $16,375 |
| Illinois | 2 | $14,421 |
| New York | 2 | $10,036 |
| Vermont | 1 | $9,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,975 |
| Maine | 2 | $5,998 |
| Utah | 1 | $4,006 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Solutions | General support | $55,000 |
| Food Pantry | General support | $30,000 |
| Marla Lamb Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Palliative Care | General support | $25,000 |
| MGH Institute of Health | Scholarship for Amy Beaton | $21,000 |
| Frontier Nursing University | Scholarship for Teresa Erin Schrader | $16,375 |
| Fitchburg State University | Scholarship for Kimla Francis | $16,000 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarship for Audrey Manning | $15,000 |
| Frontier Nursing University | Scholarship for Natasha Feeney | $12,325 |
| Simmons University | Scholarship for McKenzie Condon | $11,000 |
| Chamberlain University | Scholarship for Sarah Trottier | $10,000 |
| Creighton University | Scholarship for Sophie Gerardi | $10,000 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarship for Henry Dupont | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Scholarship for Ioana Kalpazanova | $10,000 |
| Quinniapac University | Scholarship for Jennifer Lamb | $10,000 |
| Suffolk University | Scholarships for Waverly Brannigan | $10,000 |
| MGH Institute of Health | Scholarship for Allyson Bold | $9,001 |
| Brandeis University | Scholarship for Sara Gazaille | $9,000 |
| Elms College | Scholarship for Mariel Jelleme | $9,000 |
| Holy Cross | Scholarship for Evelyn Fey | $9,000 |
| Merrimack College | Scholarship for Emily Dussault | $9,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Scholarship for Emma Davis | $9,000 |
| Salve Regina University | Scholarship for Melanie Bamber | $9,000 |
| Stonehill College | Scholarship for Hannah Dalton | $9,000 |
| University of MA | Scholarship for Anna Hudzik | $9,000 |
| University of MA | Scholarship for Margaret Culkins | $9,000 |
| University of Vermont | Scholarship for Emerson Milne | $9,000 |
| University of Vermont | Scholarship for Reagan Lee | $9,000 |
| Quinniapac University | Scholarship for Adriana Lopez | $8,000 |
| Salve Regina University | Scholarship for Lilla Sharman | $8,000 |
| Simmons University | Scholarship for Olivia Scott | $8,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Scholarship for Kalina Natcheve | $8,000 |
| University of California | Scholarship for Margaret Culkins | $8,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Scholarship for Ciara Barnett | $8,000 |
| University of MA | Scholarship for Quinn Keating | $8,000 |
| University of Michigan | Scholarship for Scott Whelden | $8,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic | Scholarship for Madeleine Ruley | $8,000 |
| Maryville University | Scholarship for Jennifer Schaeffer | $7,975 |
| George Washington University | Scholarship for Lauren Cutone | $7,000 |
| Gordon College | Scholarship for Eleanor Hofford | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Denis H Gazaille
- Georgia A Snell
- Myles Reis
- Jennifer Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Late winter, early spring.
How much does Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation give?
$663,399 in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $7,488.
Who runs Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Denis H Gazaille (Trustee), Georgia A Snell (Trustee), Myles Reis (Trustee) and Jennifer Cohen (Trustee).
What does Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.