The Fletcher Foundation
Historical FunderWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6470890 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.3M
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$72.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $53,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WARNER S FLETCHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 FRONT STREET 5TH FLOOR, WORCESTER MA 01608 |
| Phone | 5084598000 |
| Form and materials | SEE FOOTNOTES FOR DETAILS |
| Deadlines | SEE FOOTNOTES FOR DETAILS |
| Restrictions | SEE FOOTNOTES FOR DETAILS |
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
9% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecotarium | Worcester, MA | Grants | $500,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council Inc 2024 September Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $410,000 |
| Quinsigamond Community College 2024 June Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $253,000 |
| Creative Hub Worcester | Worcester, MA | Grants | $250,000 |
| New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill | Boylston, MA | Grants | $150,000 |
| Anna Maria College | Paxton, MA | Grants | $150,000 |
| Worcester Regional Strategic Opportunities Foundation | Worcester, MA | Grants | $150,000 |
| Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts | Worcester, MA | Grants | $150,000 |
| Greater Worcester Land Trust 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $105,000 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | Worcester, MA | Grants | $103,000 |
| Worcester Center for Crafts | Worcester, MA | Grants | $100,000 |
| Worcester Public Market 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $100,000 |
| Worcester Rise for Health 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Biomedical Initatives 2023 June Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $75,000 |
| Joy of Music Program Inc 2023 June Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $68,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $55,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metrowestworcester 2024 September Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $53,000 |
| Barton Center for Diabetes Education Inc 2024 Unsolicited Grant | North Oxford, MA | Grants | $40,000 |
| Main South Community Development Corp | Worcester, MA | Grants | $30,000 |
| Casa Project Inc (The) | Worcester, MA | Grants | $25,000 |
| Bernard Family Community Kitchen Inc | Worcester, MA | Grants | $25,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts-Wor | Worcester, MA | Grants | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Mass 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Boston, MA | Grants | $20,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester | Worcester, MA | Grants | $20,000 |
| Vna Care Network and Hospice Inc 2023 June Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross-Central Massachusetts 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $20,000 |
| Worcester Homecoming Inc Fa Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce | Worcester, MA | Grants | $20,000 |
| Wicn Public Radio Inc | Worcester, MA | Grants | $17,000 |
| Worcester Youth Center Inc 2024 June Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $15,000 |
| Community Harvest Project Inc 2024 Unsolicited Grant | North Grafton, MA | Grants | $15,000 |
| Mcauley Nazareth Inc 2023 June Grant | Leicester, MA | Grants | $12,000 |
| One Worcester 2024 June Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $12,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health-Community Healthli | Worcester, MA | Grants | $11,000 |
| Tufts University 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Boston, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 2023 June Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| You Inc Fa Seven Hills Fnd | Worcester, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Apple Tree Arts Inc 2023 June Grant | Grafton, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Worcester Chamber Music Society 2023 June Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Our Bright Future Inc | Southbridge, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Provision Ministry Inc 2023 June Grant | Westborough, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Bridge of Faith Youth Center Inc 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Southbridge, MA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Stern Grove Festival Association 2024 Unsolicitated Grant | San Francisco, CA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Artsworcester | Worcester, MA | Grants | $9,000 |
| Rachel's Table | Worcester, MA | Grants | $8,000 |
| Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center | Worcester, MA | Grants | $8,000 |
| YWCA of Central Massachusetts 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $6,000 |
| Worcester Regional Research Bureau 2023 June Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $6,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Worcester, MA | Grants | $5,000 |
| Mab Community Services-Mass Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Worcester, MA | Grants | $5,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Shrewsbury, MA | Grants | $5,000 |
| Canal District Alliance | Worcester, MA | Grants | $5,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Northbridge, MA | Grants | $5,000 |
| Ria Inc 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Framingham, MA | Grants | $5,000 |
| Food Link Inc 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Arlington, MA | Grants | $5,000 |
| Shu Ren Education Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Grants | $5,000 |
| Worcester Roots Inc | Worcester, MA | Grants | $4,000 |
| Music Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | Grants | $4,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank 2024 Unsolicited Grant | Boston, MA | Grants | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,304,500 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103537
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6470890
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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