The Chickering Foundation (Formerly Dedham
Accepts applications
The Chickering Foundation (Formerly Dedham is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,653 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $22,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$212,653
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $203,768 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 | $175,000 | 10 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $203,768 | 10 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $212,653 | 10 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Beckwith 2 Wampatuck Road, Dedham, MA 02026 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 482-5270 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $200,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,653 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Respond Inc | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Project Place Crew Program | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Second Step | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Parents Helping Parents | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Justice for Housing | General purposes | $22,500 |
| On the Rise | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Families for Justice As Healing | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Partakers Inc | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General purposes | $12,653 |
Officers and trustees
- See Attached List
Questions people ask
Does The Chickering Foundation (Formerly Dedham accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Chickering Foundation (Formerly Dedham give?
$212,653 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Chickering Foundation (Formerly Dedham?
Its 2025 filing lists See Attached List (See Attached List).