The Dearborn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dearborn Foundation is a private foundation in Conway, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $209,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$209,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$5.7 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $162,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $154,500 | 34 | $4.8 million |
| 2023 | $162,000 | 31 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $209,000 | 28 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
The Dearborn 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 Dearborn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 11 | $76,000 |
| New Hampshire | 11 | $59,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $14,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $14,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-westmont | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-wpi | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-clarkson | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-wpi | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-unh | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-unh | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-uma-lowell | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-uvm | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-uvm | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-uvm | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-bucknell | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-rpi | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-ume | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-unh | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-westmont | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship-pm | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship-pm | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship-pm | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Edgerton
- Deborah Kelly
- John Berg
- Anne Moura
- Elbridge Russell
- Donald Wescott
- David Richardson
Questions people ask
Does The Dearborn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dearborn Foundation give?
$209,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Dearborn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Edgerton (President), Deborah Kelly (Treasurer), John Berg (Asst. Treasurer) and Anne Moura (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Dearborn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.