Edith W and John A Dockray Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Edith W and John A Dockray Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,135 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $21,185. 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$132,135
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$21,185
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,509 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 | $78,900 | 8 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $113,509 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $132,135 | 11 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Edith W and John A Dockray Charitable 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.
What Edith W and John A Dockray Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $20,400 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $56,185 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $27,050 |
| California | 1 | $13,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | For the benefit of massachusetts audubon | $21,185 |
| Center for Language and Culture | For the benefit of the center for language and culture | $20,400 |
| Partners in Health | For the benefit of partners in health | $18,000 |
| Scholar Match | For the benefit of scholar match | $13,500 |
| Radnor Abc | For the benefit of the radnor abc | $11,750 |
| Cambridge Camping | For the benefit of cambridge camping | $10,000 |
| Shore Rivers Nature Conservancy | For the benefit of shore rivers nature conservancy | $10,000 |
| St Matthews School | For the benefit of st matthews school | $8,300 |
| West Catholic High School | For the benefit of west catholic high school | $7,000 |
| Friends of Fletcher Maynard Academy | For the benefit of friends of fletcher maynard academy | $7,000 |
| Bowdoin College | For the benefit of bowdoin college | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary F Dockray-Miller
- Michael A Miller
- Cordelia D Miller
- Peter McTeague
- Carol Kamn
- Bryn Miller
Questions people ask
Does Edith W and John A Dockray Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edith W and John A Dockray Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$132,135 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Edith W and John A Dockray Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary F Dockray-Miller (President/Director), Michael A Miller (Treasurer/Director), Cordelia D Miller (Director) and Peter McTeague (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Edith W and John A Dockray Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.