The Fletcher Foundation
Accepts applications
The Fletcher Foundation is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$72.7 million
How to apply
| Contact | Warner S Fletcher 100 Front Street 5th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 459-8000 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See footnotes for details |
What The Fletcher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 60 | $3.3 million |
| California | 5 | $22,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ecotarium | Grants | $500,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council Inc 2024 September Grant | Grants | $410,000 |
| Quinsigamond Community College 2024 June Grant | Grants | $253,000 |
| Creative Hub Worcester | Grants | $250,000 |
| New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill | Grants | $150,000 |
| Anna Maria College | Grants | $150,000 |
| Worcester Regional Strategic Opportunities Foundation | Grants | $150,000 |
| Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts | Grants | $150,000 |
| Greater Worcester Land Trust 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Grants | $105,000 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | Grants | $103,000 |
| Worcester Center for Crafts | Grants | $100,000 |
| Worcester Public Market 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Grants | $100,000 |
| Worcester Rise for Health 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Grants | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Biomedical Initatives 2023 June Grant | Grants | $75,000 |
| Joy of Music Program Inc 2023 June Grant | Grants | $68,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Grants | $55,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metrowestworcester 2024 September Grant | Grants | $53,000 |
| Barton Center for Diabetes Education Inc 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Grants | $40,000 |
| Main South Community Development Corp | Grants | $30,000 |
| Casa Project Inc (The) | Grants | $25,000 |
| Bernard Family Community Kitchen Inc | Grants | $25,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts-Wor | Grants | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Mass 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Grants | $20,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester | Grants | $20,000 |
| Vna Care Network and Hospice Inc 2023 June Grant | Grants | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross-Central Massachusetts 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Grants | $20,000 |
| Worcester Homecoming Inc Fa Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce | Grants | $20,000 |
| Wicn Public Radio Inc | Grants | $17,000 |
| Worcester Youth Center Inc 2024 June Grant | Grants | $15,000 |
| Community Harvest Project Inc 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Grants | $15,000 |
| McAuley Nazareth Inc 2023 June Grant | Grants | $12,000 |
| One Worcester 2024 June Grant | Grants | $12,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health-Community Healthli | Grants | $11,000 |
| Tufts University 2024 Unsolicited Grant FBO Trustees | Grants | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Grants | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 2023 June Grant | Grants | $10,000 |
| You Inc Fa Seven Hills Fnd | Grants | $10,000 |
| Apple Tree Arts Inc 2023 June Grant | Grants | $10,000 |
| Worcester Chamber Music Society 2023 June Grant | Grants | $10,000 |
| Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc | Grants | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen W Fletcher
- Warner S Fletcher
- Mary F Fletcher
- Andrew Fletcher
- Ethan Fletcher
- Justin Fletcher
- Matthew Fletcher
- Megan Fletcher
Questions people ask
Does The Fletcher Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnotes for details.
How much does The Fletcher Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs The Fletcher Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Allen W Fletcher (Trustee/Chairman), Warner S Fletcher (Ttee/Treas/Sec), Mary F Fletcher (Trustee) and Andrew Fletcher (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Fletcher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.