Dorchester Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNewton Upper Falls, Massachusetts · EIN 47-4386252 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Margaret's Window Rehabilitation | Dorchester, MA | Stain glass window rehabilitation | $213,587 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | Newton, MA | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | General assistance | $12,500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | General assistance | $12,000 |
| Dana Farber | West Brookline, MA | General assistance | $12,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | General assistance | $12,000 |
| Sumaira Foundation | Brookline, MA | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Saint Julia Parish | Weston, MA | General assistance | $6,000 |
| Catholic Appeal | Braintree, MA | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Project Care & Concern | Dorchester, MA | General assistance | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Unborn | Quincy, MA | General assistance | $3,500 |
| Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | General assistance | $3,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General assistance | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General assistance | $2,050 |
| Boston Rescue Mission | Boston, MA | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Saint Francis House | Boston, MA | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Jacksonville, FL | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry | Boston, MA | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Laboure College | Milton, MA | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Project Bread | East Boston, MA | General assistance | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Canton, MA | General assistance | $1,000 |
| We Can | Harwich Port, MA | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Boston, MA | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | General assistance | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $366,637 | 26 |
| 2023 | $93,045 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532109349100553
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4386252
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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