Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc
Accepts applications
Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $388,029 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $120,000 and the largest $148,029. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$388,029
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$120,000
- Largest grant$148,029
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $287,858 the year before.
0% 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 | $291,973 | 4 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $287,858 | 3 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $388,029 | 3 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Memorial Foundation for the Blind I 799 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA 01606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 854-9980 |
| What to submit | Description of program & itemized detail of expenses |
| Restrictions | Awards and grants to serve the needs and promote the general welfare of visually impaired residents of worcester county, Massachusetts. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $388,029 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Scholarships and equipment assistance | $148,029 |
| Mab Community Services | General support | $120,000 |
| Audio Journal | General support | $120,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Gettens
- Alison Bell
- Kristen Peterson
- Ashley K Kriner
- Elizabeth Myska
- Demetra Edwards
- Gary Peterson
- Joseph Reidy
- Jane Weisman
- Kathryn Woods Deliso
- Noreen Shea
- Keith Willete
- David Dunham
- Larry Raymond
- Janelle Tanenbaum
Questions people ask
Does Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc give?
$388,029 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $120,000.
Who runs Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James Gettens (Director), Alison Bell (Director), Kristen Peterson (Director) and Ashley K Kriner (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.