Michele E Dufault Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michele E Dufault Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$115,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,358 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 | $92,700 | 14 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $104,358 | 15 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $115,000 | 15 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Michele E Dufault Foundation 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 Michele E Dufault Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Laboratory Safety Institute | Sponsorship of the 2025 K-12 steam safety summit | $25,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Summer internship plus travel | $13,500 |
| Noble and Greenough School | Michele dufault '07 excel scholarship fund (not a pledge) | $10,000 |
| North and South Rivers Watershed Association | Estuary explorers program | $10,000 |
| Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts Inc | Summer stars program | $10,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Dr. Carolyn bernstein's in-school science program | $7,500 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | Gills club | $6,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Stem programming | $6,000 |
| Back on My Feet Boston | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Lowell | Operation smart | $5,000 |
| Penikese Island School | Scholarships for the steam summer camp for girls | $5,000 |
| Science Club for Girls | Middle school classes | $5,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers | Mable swenext club | $5,000 |
| Friends of Holly Hill Farm Inc | Farm to food pantry program | $1,000 |
| Scituate Public Schools | Team 8626 - cyber sailors | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Dufault
- Robert Dufault
- Caroline Dufault McCormick
- Ryan McManus
- Gioia C Perugini
Questions people ask
Does Michele E Dufault Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michele E Dufault Foundation give?
$115,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Michele E Dufault Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Dufault (Trustee), Robert Dufault (Trustee), Caroline Dufault McCormick (Trustee) and Ryan McManus (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Michele E Dufault Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and youth programs.