Dowdall Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyWellesley, Massachusetts · EIN 84-3739720 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$35K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$814K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
26% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General unrestricted | $10,055 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Hospital | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Boston, MA | contribution to fund | $5,000 |
| Boston Healthcare for Homeless | Boston, MA | contribution to fund | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Horticultural Society | Wellesley, MA | general cash contribution | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | contribution to fund | $1,000 |
| Pine St Inn | Boston, MA | contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Boston, MA | Legal Sources | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Bar Foundation | Boston, MA | general cash contribution | $300 |
| Salvation Army | Natick, MA | contribution to general funds | $0 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | contribution to fund | $0 |
| St Francis House | Boston, MA | contribution to general fund | $0 |
| Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | contribution to general fund | $0 |
| Oxfam | Boston, MA | contribution to general fund | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,355 | 15 |
| 2024 | $25,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $13,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3739720
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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