Fehsenfeld Riley Foundation Ua Dtd
Historical FunderWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 87-6972533 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PHILLIPS S DAVIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 FRONT STREET 5TH FLOOR, WORCESTER MA 01608 |
| Phone | 5084598000 |
| Form and materials | THE REQUEST SHOULD BE IN THE FORM OF A LETTER. INCLUDE PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | THE REQUEST SHOULD BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT BENEFIT DISABLED, ESPECIALLY BLIND PERSONS. |
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
30% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | Boston, MA | Charitable | $86,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | Newton, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill | Boylston, MA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech | Northampton, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Neads | Princeton, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cancer1source (Cancer Research Fdn) | Marlborough, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349101564
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6972533
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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