Frances R Dewing Foundation 7600-
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6114839 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FRANCES R DEWING FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 298, ALEXANDRIA VA 22313 |
| Phone | 4017498550 |
| MANAGER@DEWINGFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION DEWINGFOUNDATION.ORG INCLUDE COVER LETTER,IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER, A PROJECT BUDGET, AND AN ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ALL YEAR; SEMI-ANNUAL MEETINGS ARE HELD APRIL 1 AND OCTOBER 1. |
| Restrictions | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AGES 2 - 12. EXCLUDES GRANTS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, OPERATING EXPENSES AND GENERAL FUNDS. |
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
94% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg Leominster and Gardner | Leominster, MA | Stewards of nature steam | $25,000 |
| Music Workshop | Portland, OR | Four K-2 culture series | $20,000 |
| Climate Generation | Minneapolis, MN | Revise minnesotas changing | $16,000 |
| Arkansas Learning Through the Arts | Hot Springs Village, AR | Artist residencies in | $15,000 |
| Giraffe Laugh | Garden City, ID | Materials for outdoor | $15,000 |
| Princeton Area Library Supporters | Princeton, NC | Spanish/Bilingual books & | $15,000 |
| Nooksack Indian Tribe | Deming, WA | Outdoor learning spaces | $15,000 |
| Prism Design Lab | Chapel Hill, NC | Poetry workshop/anthology 5 | $10,000 |
| Raising Hands Literacy Project | Hackettstown, NJ | Laundromat literacy circles | $10,000 |
| Positive Energy Arts | York, PA | 2Nd grade hip hop dance | $8,200 |
| Lenoir City Elementary School | Lenoir City, TN | New history books | $5,938 |
| Huey's Hideaway Children's Museum Inc | Medford, WI | Water play STEM exhibit | $5,000 |
| Genesee Country Villiage & Museum | Mumford, NY | Speaker fees for black | $5,000 |
| Phillips Brooks House | Lexington, KY | Summer urban programs | $5,000 |
| Scioto Darby Elementary | Hilliard, OH | Building our community STEM | $5,000 |
| Ps 282 Parent Teacher Organization | Brooklyn, NY | Prek yoga/mindfulness pilot | $4,250 |
| Valley Center Primary School | Valley Center, CA | Manipulative material kits | $3,600 |
| Yes 2 You | San Antonio, TX | Building our community STEM | $3,250 |
| Food Roots | Tillamook, OR | Pre-K local food project | $3,202 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,440 | 19 |
| 2024 | $224,269 | 16 |
| 2023 | $180,611 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349101916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6114839
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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