The New England Foundation
Accepts applications
The New England Foundation is a private foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $575,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $81,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$575,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$81,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $600,000 the year before.
39% 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 | $267,626 | 15 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 25 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $575,000 | 28 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The New England Foundation 206 Chestnut Hill Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 342-3200 |
| What to submit | Written form indicating amounts requested and projected use. |
| Restrictions | Charitable purposes under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3) |
What The New England Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17 | $352,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $65,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General welfare | $81,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Education | $50,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Religious | $30,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer | Medical | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Medical | $30,000 |
| Ny Historical Soc | General welfare | $30,000 |
| Tenacity | Education | $30,000 |
| Bidwell House Museum | General welfare | $25,000 |
| Monterey Meeting House | General welfare | $25,000 |
| Roxbury Latin School | Education | $25,000 |
| Tuck Annual Giving | Education | $25,000 |
| Yale Alumni Fund | Education | $25,000 |
| Yale Sch of Mgmt | Education | $25,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Education | $20,000 |
| Dartmouth College Athletic A | Education | $15,000 |
| Winsor School | Education | $15,000 |
| Yale University | Education | $15,000 |
| Boston Ballet | General welfare | $10,000 |
| Boston Univ Law School | Education | $10,000 |
| Friends of Dartmouth Skiing | General welfare | $10,000 |
| Ma Inst of Tech | Education | $10,000 |
| Ma Historical Soc | General welfare | $10,000 |
| Park School | Education | $10,000 |
| CH of Bethesda by the Sea | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Mspca Angell | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Reservation | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Peru Champs Assoc | General welfare | $3,000 |
| Church St Ignatius Loyola | Religious | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph McNay
- Anne McNay
- Colin McNay
Questions people ask
Does The New England Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The New England Foundation give?
$575,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The New England Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph McNay (Trustee), Anne McNay (Trustee) and Colin McNay (Trustee).
What does The New England Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.