Dowdall Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dowdall Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,355 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,055. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,355
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,055
- Assets$814,209
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,500 | 13 | $405,560 |
| 2024 | $25,500 | 14 | $589,737 |
| 2025 | $35,355 | 10 | $814,209 |
How to apply
Dowdall Family Charitable Trust 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.
What Dowdall Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $24,300 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,055 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | General unrestricted | $10,055 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Hospital | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | contribution to fund | $5,000 |
| Boston Healthcare for Homeless | contribution to fund | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Horticultural Society | general cash contribution | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | contribution to fund | $1,000 |
| Pine St Inn | contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Legal Sources | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Bar Foundation | general cash contribution | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Dowdall
- Susanne Dowdall
Questions people ask
Does Dowdall Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dowdall Family Charitable Trust give?
$35,355 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dowdall Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick Dowdall (Trustee) and Susanne Dowdall (Trustee).
What does Dowdall Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.