Chester & Muriel Dawes Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 81-3984747 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Erin J Cooper VP Relationship Ma |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 HIGH ST OLIVER ST TWR STE 901, Boston MA 02110 |
| Phone | 6175035285 |
| Erin.Cooper@cambridgetrust.com | |
| Form and materials | Email Include the following as an attachment with your proposal: Final 501(C)(3) IRS determination letter |
| Deadlines | May 1st |
| Restrictions | To support organizations, trusts, community chests, & foundations that are organized & operated exclusively for Education, the Environment, and Health Care |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Hearty Roots | Bremen, ME | General support | $50,000 |
| Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club Foundation | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Boothbay Region Food Pantry | Boothbay Harbor, ME | General charitable purpose | $4,484 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,484 | 5 |
| 2024 | $205,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $115,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349103538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3984747
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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