The Chickering Foundation (Formerly Dedham
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6012767 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $22,500 and $22,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | AMY BECKWITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 WAMPATUCK ROAD, DEDHAM MA 02026 |
| Phone | 6174825270 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF INQUIRY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
10% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respond Inc | Somerville, MA | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts | Boston, MA | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Project Place Crew Program | Boston, MA | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Second Step | Newtonville, MA | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Parents Helping Parents | Watertown, MA | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Justice for Housing | Boston, MA | General purposes | $22,500 |
| On the Rise | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Families for Justice As Healing | Roxbury, MA | General purposes | $22,500 |
| Partakers Inc | Auburndale, MA | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | General purposes | $12,653 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $212,653 | 10 |
| 2024 | $203,768 | 10 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101588
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6012767
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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