The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Hull, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,425 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,425
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$848,634
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,650 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,750 | 31 | $557,979 |
| 2024 | $43,650 | 34 | $781,116 |
| 2025 | $61,425 | 29 | $848,634 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert E Dicenso 1 Longbeach Ave Apt 401, Hull, MA 02045 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 710-4060 |
| What to submit | Unrestricted |
What The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $52,225 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $250 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Institute of New England | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Northeastern University | General charitable purpose | $8,400 |
| Glastonbury Abbey | General charitable purpose | $8,275 |
| Saint Francis House | General charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| Providence College | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| The Women's Lunch Place | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Boston College High School | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club of Boston | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Focus Ian McCarron | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Marshfield Food Pantry | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| New England Center for Veterans | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Scituate Animal Shelter | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Jeb Foundation | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Wellspring Multi-Service Center | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society of la | General charitable purpose | $750 |
| Great Dog Rescue of NE | General charitable purpose | $750 |
| 15-10 Foundation | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Alpha Project | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Asu Foundation | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| National Alliance of Mental Illness-Plymouth | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Steppingstone | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Sudbury Food Pantry | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| The MGH Fund | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Buddy Dog Humane Society Sudbury | General charitable purpose | $300 |
| Covenant House | General charitable purpose | $250 |
| Saint Anselm College | General charitable purpose | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Dicenso
- Denise A Dicenso
Questions people ask
Does The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust give?
$61,425 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert E Dicenso (Trustee) and Denise A Dicenso (Trustee).
What does The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and food and hunger.