The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust
Historical FunderHull, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6869215 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT E DICENSO |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 LONGBEACH AVE APT 401, HULL MA 02045 |
| Phone | 7817104060 |
| Form and materials | UNRESTRICTED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
34% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Institute of New England | Boston, MA | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | General charitable purpose | $8,400 |
| Glastonbury Abbey | Hingham, MA | General charitable purpose | $8,275 |
| Saint Francis House | Boston, MA | General charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| The Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Newtonville, MA | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Boston College High School | Boston, MA | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club of Boston | Boston, MA | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth | Convent Station, NJ | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Focus Ian Mccarron | Golden, CO | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Marshfield Food Pantry | Mansfield, MA | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| New England Center for Veterans | Boston, MA | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Scituate Animal Shelter | Scituate, MA | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Jeb Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund | Brookline, MA | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Wellspring Multi-Service Center | Hull, MA | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society of LA | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable purpose | $750 |
| Great Dog Rescue of Ne | Andover, MA | General charitable purpose | $750 |
| 15-10 Foundation | Charleston, WV | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Alpha Project | San Diego, CA | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Asu Foundation | Tempe, AZ | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| National Alliance of Mental Illness-Plymouth | Marshfield, MA | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Steppingstone | Boston, MA | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Sudbury Food Pantry | Wayland, MA | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| The Mgh Fund | Boston, MA | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Buddy Dog Humane Society Sudbury | Sudbury, MA | General charitable purpose | $300 |
| Covenant House | Topeka, KS | General charitable purpose | $250 |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | General charitable purpose | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,425 | 29 |
| 2024 | $43,650 | 34 |
| 2023 | $41,750 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101862
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6869215
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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