The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $160,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $978,250 the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $923,250 | 56 | $17.2 million |
| 2023 | $978,250 | 56 | $19.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 65 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
The Fred Harris Daniels 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 63 | $965,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc | General support | $160,000 |
| Worcester State University | General support | $67,500 |
| YWCA Central Massachusetts Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Worcester Rise for Health | General support | $51,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Worcester | General support | $50,000 |
| Community Harvest Project | Volunteer farming operations | $50,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Worcester | General support | $40,000 |
| Girls on the Run Worc County | General support | $40,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Albany Inst of History and Art | General support | $25,000 |
| Rio Grande School | General support | $25,000 |
| Worcester Natural History Society DBA Ecotarium | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for Health Impact | General support | $20,000 |
| Jeremiahs Hospice Inc (Aka Jeremiah's Inn) | Social model substance abuse recovery housing | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Grant- unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Inc | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council Inc | Food justics program | $15,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Services | General support | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | General support | $12,500 |
| Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc | Unrestricted general support | $12,000 |
| Thinkgive | General support | $11,500 |
| Abby Kelley Foster House Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| African Community Education Program | General support | $10,000 |
| Casa Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Servings Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Living in Freedom Together | General support | $10,000 |
| Project Just Because Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Provision Ministry Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Willard House & Clock Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Science From Scientists | General support | $8,000 |
| Juniper Outreach Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Lovin' Spoonfuls Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Worcester Youth Center Inc | Strategic grant - unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Bernard Family Community Kitchen | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Massmetrowest Inc | Worcester area college mentor program | $5,000 |
| Clark University | General support | $5,000 |
| Genesis Clubhouse Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Legendary Legacies | General support | $5,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester | General support | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Nicholson
- Fred H Daniels II
- Sarah D Morse
- James T Morse
- William O Pettit III
- Wendy Andrews
- Carlos la Hoz Daniels
- Laura Rutkiewicz
- Barre Hardy
- Emily Daignault-Salvaggio
- Dwight Cblake Jr
- Ashley Gabrenas
- Timothy Morse
- Robert Pettit
Questions people ask
Does The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Nicholson (Vice-President), Fred H Daniels II (President), Sarah D Morse (Director) and James T Morse (Clerk/Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.