Frances R Dewing Foundation
Accepts applications
Frances R Dewing Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $189,440 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $8,200 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$189,440
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$8,200
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $224,269 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $180,611 | 18 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $224,269 | 16 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $189,440 | 19 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frances R Dewing Foundation PO Box 298, Alexandria, VA 22313 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 749-8550, manager@dewingfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Online application dewingfoundation.org include cover letter,IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, a project budget, and an organizational budget |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted all year; semi-annual meetings are held april 1 and october 1. |
| Restrictions | Early childhood education, ages 2 - 12. Excludes grants for capital campaigns, operating expenses and general funds. |
What Frances R Dewing Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $23,202 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $16,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $9,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $8,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg Leominster and Gardner | Stewards of nature steam | $25,000 |
| Music Workshop | Four k-2 culture series | $20,000 |
| Climate Generation | Revise minnesotas changing | $16,000 |
| Arkansas Learning Through the Arts | Artist residencies in | $15,000 |
| Giraffe Laugh | Materials for outdoor | $15,000 |
| Princeton Area Library Supporters | Spanish/bilingual books & | $15,000 |
| Nooksack Indian Tribe | Outdoor learning spaces | $15,000 |
| Prism Design Lab | Poetry workshop/anthology 5 | $10,000 |
| Raising Hands Literacy Project | Laundromat literacy circles | $10,000 |
| Positive Energy Arts | 2nd grade hip hop dance | $8,200 |
| Lenoir City Elementary School | New history books | $5,938 |
| Huey's Hideaway Children's Museum Inc | Water play STEM exhibit | $5,000 |
| Genesee Country Villiage & Museum | Speaker fees for black | $5,000 |
| Phillips Brooks House | Summer urban programs | $5,000 |
| Scioto Darby Elementary | Building our community STEM | $5,000 |
| PS 282 Parent Teacher Organization | Prek yoga/mindfulness pilot | $4,250 |
| Valley Center Primary School | Manipulative material kits | $3,600 |
| Yes 2 You | Building our community STEM | $3,250 |
| Food Roots | Pre-k local food project | $3,202 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger C Avery
- Marilyn London-Ewing
- Ann Z Avery
- Nicole Rousmaniere
- Margaret Corley
- Heather Swift
Questions people ask
Does Frances R Dewing Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted all year; semi-annual meetings are held april 1 and october 1..
How much does Frances R Dewing Foundation give?
$189,440 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $8,200.
Who runs Frances R Dewing Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger C Avery (Trustee, Treasurer), Marilyn London-Ewing (Trustee), Ann Z Avery (Trustee) and Nicole Rousmaniere (Foundation Manager) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Frances R Dewing Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.