Dedham Institution for Savings Foundationa
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3423462 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $11,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GERARD R LAVOIE |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 ELM STREET, DEDHAM MA 02026 |
| Phone | 7814610163 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST |
| Deadlines | 10/31/2023 FOR DECEMBER 2023 GRANTS; 04/30/2024 FOR JUNE 2024 GRANTS |
| Restrictions | MUST BE 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION |
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Education Inc | Westwood, MA | Gift to the general fund | $50,000 |
| Mother Brooks Arts & Community Center | Dedham, MA | Gift to the general fund | $25,000 |
| Neighborworks Housing Solutions | Quincy, MA | To assist with housing | $25,000 |
| Dedham - Westwood Water District | Dedham, MA | Gift to the general fund | $17,675 |
| Dedham Food Pantry | Dedham, MA | To fund food donations | $12,500 |
| Dedham Exchange | Dedham, MA | Gift to the general fund | $11,000 |
| Children's Services of Roxbury | Roxbury, MA | Gift to the general fund | $10,000 |
| Charles River YMCA | Needham, MA | Gift to the general fund | $10,000 |
| Dedham Village Preservation Association | Dedham, MA | Gift to the general fund | $10,000 |
| Fairbanks Family in America Inc | Dedham, MA | Gift to the general fund | $10,000 |
| Pva New England Chapter | Walpole, MA | Gift to the general fund | $10,000 |
| Neponset River Watershed Association | Canton, MA | Gift to the general fund | $9,186 |
| Communities for People | Boston, MA | Gift to the general fund | $7,000 |
| Up Education Network | Dorchester, MA | Gift to the general fund | $5,000 |
| Holbrook Ecumenical Food Pantry | Holbrook, MA | To fund food donations | $1,500 |
| Abcd Parker Hill Fenway Food Pantry | Boston, MA | To fund food donations | $1,500 |
| Uscc Hyde Park Food Pantry | Hyde Park, MA | To fund food donations | $1,500 |
| Hessco Elder Services | Walpole, MA | To fund food donations | $1,500 |
| Ashland Food Pantry | Ashland, MA | To fund food donations | $1,500 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church Food Pantry | Boston, MA | To fund food donations | $1,500 |
| Randolph Food Pantry | Randolph, MA | To fund food donations | $1,500 |
| Walpole Community Food Pantry | Walpole, MA | To fund food donations | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224,361 | 22 |
| 2023 | $541,604 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533029349100808
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3423462
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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