The New England Foundation
Historical FunderChestnut Hill, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2757391 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD, CHESTNUT HILL MA 02467 |
| Phone | 6173423200 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN FORM INDICATING AMOUNTS REQUESTED AND PROJECTED USE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER I.R.C. SECTION 501(C)(3) |
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
39% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | General welfare | $81,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Education | $50,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Chestnut Hill, MA | Religious | $30,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer | Boston, MA | Medical | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical | $30,000 |
| NY Historical Soc | New York, NY | General welfare | $30,000 |
| Tenacity | Boston, MA | Education | $30,000 |
| Bidwell House Museum | Monterey, MA | General welfare | $25,000 |
| Monterey Meeting House | Monterey, MA | General welfare | $25,000 |
| Roxbury Latin School | West Roxbury, MA | Education | $25,000 |
| Tuck Annual Giving | Hanover, NH | Education | $25,000 |
| Yale Alumni Fund | New Haven, CT | Education | $25,000 |
| Yale Sch of Mgmt | New Haven, CT | Education | $25,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| Dartmouth College Athletic a | Hanover, NH | Education | $15,000 |
| Winsor School | Boston, MA | Education | $15,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Education | $15,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | General welfare | $10,000 |
| Boston Univ Law School | Boston, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Friends of Dartmouth Skiing | Lyme, NH | General welfare | $10,000 |
| Ma Inst of Tech | Cambridge, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Ma Historical Soc | Boston, MA | General welfare | $10,000 |
| Park School | Brookline, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Ch of Bethesda by the Sea | Palm Beach, FL | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Mspca Angell | Boston, MA | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Reservation | Boston, MA | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Peru Champs Assoc | Frankfort, IL | General welfare | $3,000 |
| Church St Ignatius Loyola | Chestnut Hill, MA | Religious | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $575,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $267,626 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349103956
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2757391
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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