The Fred Haarris Daniels Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6014333 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$20.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
3% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | General support | $160,000 |
| Worcester State University | Worcester, MA | General support | $67,500 |
| YWCA Central Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | General support | $60,000 |
| Worcester Rise for Health | Worcester, MA | General support | $51,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Worcester | Worcester, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Community Harvest Project | N Grafton, MA | Volunteer farming operations | $50,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Worcester | Worcester, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Girls on the Run Worc County | Whitinsville, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | General support | $35,000 |
| Albany Inst of History and Art | Albany, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Rio Grande School | Sante Fe, NM | General support | $25,000 |
| Worcester Natural History Society Dba Ecotarium | Worcester, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for Health Impact | Worcester, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Jeremiahs Hospice Inc (Aka Jeremiah's Inn) | Worcester, MA | Social model substance abuse recovery housing | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Lincoln, MA | Grant- unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council Inc | Worcester, MA | Food justics program | $15,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Services | Worcester, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | Lexington, MA | General support | $12,500 |
| Dismas House of Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | Unrestricted general support | $12,000 |
| Thinkgive | Concord, MA | General support | $11,500 |
| Abby Kelley Foster House Inc | Worcester, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| African Community Education Program | Worcester, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Casa Project | Worcester, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Servings Inc | Jamaica Plain, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Living in Freedom Together | Worcester, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Project Just Because Inc | Hopkinton, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Provision Ministry Inc | Westborough, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Willard House & Clock Museum | North Grafton, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Science From Scientists | Bedford, MA | General support | $8,000 |
| Juniper Outreach Foundation | Paxton, MA | General support | $7,500 |
| Lovin' Spoonfuls Inc | Newton, MA | General support | $7,500 |
| Worcester Youth Center Inc | Worcester, MA | Strategic grant - unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Bernard Family Community Kitchen | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Massmetrowest Inc | Worcester, MA | Worcester area college mentor program | $5,000 |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Genesis Clubhouse Inc | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Legendary Legacies | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange Inc | Newton, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| North Star Family Services | Leominster, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Overlook Food Awareness Resource of Massachusetts | Rutland, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Pathways for Change Inc | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation | Northbridge, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Straight Ahead Ministries | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for Performing Arts | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Tri County | Framingham, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Worcester County Horticultural Society | Boylston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Worcester County Mechanics Association Aka Mechanics Hall | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Worcester Historical Museum | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Worcester Youth Cooperatives Inc | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Discovery Museums Inc | Acton, MA | General support | $4,000 |
| Mustard Seed Catholic Worker | Worcester, MA | General support | $4,000 |
| Worcester Earn a Bike | Worcester, MA | General support | $4,000 |
| Arts Worcester | Worcester, MA | General support | $3,500 |
| United Nations As of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | General support | $3,500 |
| Community Health Awarness Network | Worcester, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester | Worcester, MA | Financial aid program | $3,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Newtonville, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Joy of Music Program Inc | Worcester, MA | Unrestricted general support | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,015,500 | 65 |
| 2023 | $978,250 | 56 |
| 2022 | $923,250 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503569349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6014333
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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