Michele E Dufault Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 47-6323640 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$115K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laboratory Safety Institute | Natick, MA | Sponsorship of the 2025 K-12 steam safety summit | $25,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Woods Hole, MA | Summer internship plus travel | $13,500 |
| Noble and Greenough School | Dedham, MA | Michele dufault '07 excel scholarship fund (not a pledge) | $10,000 |
| North and South Rivers Watershed Association | Norwell, MA | Estuary explorers program | $10,000 |
| Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts Inc | Norwell, MA | Summer stars program | $10,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Dr. carolyn bernstein's in-school science program | $7,500 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | Chatham, MA | Gills club | $6,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Boston, MA | STEM programming | $6,000 |
| Back on My Feet Boston | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Lowell | Lowell, MA | Operation smart | $5,000 |
| Penikese Island School | Woods Hole, MA | Scholarships for the steam summer camp for girls | $5,000 |
| Science Club for Girls | Cambridge, MA | Middle school classes | $5,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers | Chicago, IL | Mable swenext club | $5,000 |
| Friends of Holly Hill Farm Inc | Cohasset, MA | Farm to food pantry program | $1,000 |
| Scituate Public Schools | North Scituate, MA | Team 8626 - cyber sailors | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $104,358 | 15 |
| 2023 | $92,700 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101390
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6323640
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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