The Nook Foundation
Historical FunderDennis, Massachusetts · EIN 85-4285930 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NEIL F FITZPATRICK |
|---|---|
| Address | 82 NOBSCUSSET ROAD, DENNIS MA 02638 |
| Phone | 6175992599 |
| NFITZPATRICK@BOSFRT.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN PROPOSAL |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TRUSTEES WILL EVALUATE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS BASED ON THEIR MERITS TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS SHALL BE DEVOTED AND APPLIED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. |
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
16% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Center for the Arts | Barnstable, MA | Support | $25,000 |
| Dennis Conservation Land Trust | East Dennis, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Advocates for a Community College Education | Yarmouth Port, MA | Support | $5,000 |
| Health Equity Institute | Providence, RI | Support | $5,000 |
| Edinburg Center | Bedford, MA | Support | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts | Boston, MA | Support | $1,000 |
| Fill a Back Pack Inc | Dennis, MA | Support | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Support | $1,000 |
| Three Peaks Medical Clinic | Waitsfield, VT | Support | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Support | $500 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Art | Dennis, MA | Support | $500 |
| Thacher Hall | Yarmouth Port, MA | Support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,750 | 12 |
| 2024 | $46,150 | 11 |
| 2023 | $49,100 | 13 |
| 2022 | $32,000 | 8 |
| 2021 | $29,200 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101933
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4285930
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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