The Dana Home Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like The Dana Home Foundation Inc. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 04-2111392
Foundation Overview
Based in Lexington, MA, The Dana Home Foundation Inc has awarded 220 grants totaling $3,090,797 to organizations in Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $500 to $60,000, with a median award of $9,144.5.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,090,797
Total Assets
$5,054,040
Median Grant (all grants)
$9,144.5
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
42
Median Grant
$8,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 24%
10 of 42 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Massachusetts
100% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Lexington (50%), Concord (6%), Arlington (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+51%
Strong 51% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Loading geographic data...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Dana Home Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Area Gleaners | $24,000 | Acton, MA, US | Food Access Program | 2024 |
| Brookhaven | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Community Senior Wellness Fair | 2024 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $4,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Dana Home Resources For Seniors | 2024 |
| Chinese American Association Of Lexington | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Caal Events For Seniors | 2024 |
| Cooperative Elder Services | $27,000 | Milton, MA, US | Financial Assistance For Lexington Residents | 2024 |
| Daoyin Health Society | $8,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Daoyin Meditation Teaching Program For Seniors Of Lexington | 2024 |
| Food Link | $4,200 | Arlington, MA, US | Providing And Supporting Volunteer Opportunities For Community Members | 2024 |
| Hancock Church | $15,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Audio/visual Upgrades | 2024 |
| Lexhab | $45,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Accessible And Affordable Initiative | 2024 |
| Lexington Fire Department | $8,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Senor Safety Program | 2024 |
| Lexington Historical Society | $10,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Depot Transformation Project | 2024 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $17,900 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Fit | 2024 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Town Pool Aqua Aerobics Classes | 2024 |
| Lexington Symphony | $7,250 | Lexington, MA, US | Classical Music Concerts For Lexington Seniors | 2024 |
| Medford Visiting Nursing Association Dba Visiting Nurse And Community Care | $20,000 | Medford, MA, US | Caring For Seniors At Home | 2024 |
| Minute Man Arc | $5,000 | Concord, MA, US | Residential Services | 2024 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $60,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connections Program | 2024 |
| Munroe Center For The Arts | $2,060 | Lexington, MA, US | Seniors Printmaking Studios | 2024 |
| Power Of Flowers | $5,450 | Tewksury, MA, US | 2024 Special Delivery Program | 2024 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $20,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Neuro-wellness And Education Center | 2024 |
| Youville Place | $4,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Staff Training For Compassionate Dementia Care | 2024 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | $24,000 | Acton, MA, US | Food Access Program | 2024 |
| Brookhaven | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Community Senior Wellness Fair | 2024 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $4,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Dana Home Resources For Seniors | 2024 |
| Chinese American Association Of Lexington | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Caal Events For Seniors | 2024 |
| Cooperative Elder Services | $27,000 | Milton, MA, US | Financial Assistance For Lexington Residents | 2024 |
| Daoyin Health Society | $8,000 | Belmont, MA, US | Daoyin Meditation Teaching Program For Seniors Of Lexington | 2024 |
| Food Link | $4,200 | Arlington, MA, US | Providing And Supporting Volunteer Opportunities For Community Members | 2024 |
| Hancock Church | $15,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Audio/visual Upgrades | 2024 |
| Lexhab | $45,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Accessible And Affordable Initiative | 2024 |
| Lexington Fire Department | $8,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Senor Safety Program | 2024 |
| Lexington Historical Society | $10,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Depot Transformation Project | 2024 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $17,900 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Fit | 2024 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Town Pool Aqua Aerobics Classes | 2024 |
| Lexington Symphony | $7,250 | Lexington, MA, US | Classical Music Concerts For Lexington Seniors | 2024 |
| Medford Visiting Nursing Association Dba Visiting Nurse And Community Care | $20,000 | Medford, MA, US | Caring For Seniors At Home | 2024 |
| Minute Man Arc | $5,000 | Concord, MA, US | Residential Services | 2024 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $60,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connections Program | 2024 |
| Munroe Center For The Arts | $2,060 | Lexington, MA, US | Seniors Printmaking Studios | 2024 |
| Power Of Flowers | $5,450 | Tewksury, MA, US | 2024 Special Delivery Program | 2024 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $20,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Neuro-wellness And Education Center | 2024 |
| Youville Place | $4,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Staff Training For Compassionate Dementia Care | 2024 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | $18,000 | Acton, MA, US | To Help Fund A Program That Organizes Volunteers To Harvest Surplus Produce Remaining In The Fields At Local Farms, For Distribution To Local Hunger Relief Agencies And Food Banks. | 2023 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $7,500 | Lexington, MA, US | To Fund Acquisition Of Books And Other Materials In Multiple Formats (Such As Audiobooks And Large Print Books) To Increase Accessibility For Seniors. | 2023 |
| Lexhab | $25,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Cost Of Renovating Bathrooms In Lexhab Affordable Units To Increaseaccessibility And Safety. | 2023 |
| Lexington Recreation | $13,950 | Lexington, MA, US | Drum Alive - To Fund "Drums Alive", A Combination Of Movement And Rhythm That Uses Stability Balls To Create A Unique Drumming Experience That Has Been Shown To Benefit Individuals Physically, Mentally, Emotionally And Socially. | 2023 |
| Minute Man Arc | $10,428 | Concord, MA, US | To Purchase A Hoyer Power Lift For Transferring Wheelchair Bound Seniors To Therapy Tables And Into Standing Devices In The Arc Day Habilitation Program. | 2023 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $60,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection - To Support Its Healthy Connections Program, A Person-centered Approach To Preventing Food Insecurity And To Support Independence In The Community's Most Vulnerable Seniors. Ongoing Programs Include Support For Family Caregivers, Meals On Wheels And The Shine Program. | 2023 |
| Neighbor Brigade | $5,000 | Maynard, MA, US | To Support The Neighbor Brigade, A Community-specific Network Of Volunteers That Are Mobilized To Help Residents Facing Sudden Crises Manage Day-to-day Tasks Such As Meal Preparation, Rides, And Basic Household Chores. | 2023 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $10,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Perkins Braille And Talking Book Library: Thriving With Vision Loss - To Support Programs That Assist Seniors With Vision Loss Who Live In Lexington. Programs Include A Monthly Lexington Book Group, Daily Virtual Activities, A Monthly Seminar Series And Access To Hundreds Of Newspapers And Magazines Through The Newsline Service. | 2023 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $40,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access - To Support Sli's Neuro-fit Programs For Utilizing Evidence-based Exercise Intervention To Enhance The Quality Of Life For People With Brain Injury, Neurological Disorders And Parkinson's Disease. | 2023 |
| Vna And Community Care | $20,000 | Arlington, MA, US | To Assist The Vna In Caring For Elders When They First Arrive Home From The Hospital Through Training And Acquisition Of Devices To Be Used To Improve Communications With Family Caregivers. | 2023 |
| Youville Place | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase And Installation Of Six Large Outdoor Musical Instruments Within The Youville Place Grounds. (Three For The Primary Use Of Memory Care Residents And Visitors, And Three Within The Front Grounds For General Community Access). | 2023 |
| Brookhaven At Lexington | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | They Run A Lexington Community Senior Wellness Fair | 2023 |
| Daoyin Health Society | $16,560 | Belmont, MA, US | Daoyin Meditation Teaching Program For Seniors Of Lexington | 2023 |
| First Parish In Lexington | $12,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Front Steps Modification Project | 2023 |
| Fish Of Lexington Inc | $3,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Enhanced Volunteer Recruitment For Drivers To Bring Elders To Dr. Appointments, Etc | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Pflag | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Grand Acceptance: Support Group For Grandparents Of Lgbtq+ Children | 2023 |
| Lexington Symphony | $3,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Music Performances For The Community's Older Population | 2023 |
| Temple Isaiah | $10,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Growing Older Together Speaker Series | 2023 |
| Lexington Symphony--mcguire Family | $1,000 | Lexington, MA, US | In Honor Of Mrs. Mcguire For Doing Exemplary Works | 2023 |
| Boston Area Gleaners--james Wong | $1,000 | Acton, MA, US | Made To A Recipient Whose Program Jim Would Have Appreciated | 2023 |
| Power Of Flowers | $500 | Tewksury, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase Of New Worktables And Stools For Its Tewksbury Headquarters Repurposed Flowers To Be Delivered To Seniors In Care Communities. | 2023 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | $18,000 | Acton, MA, US | To Help Fund A Program That Organizes Volunteers To Harvest Surplus Produce Remaining In The Fields At Local Farms, For Distribution To Local Hunger Relief Agencies And Food Banks. | 2023 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $7,500 | Lexington, MA, US | To Fund Acquisition Of Books And Other Materials In Multiple Formats (Such As Audiobooks And Large Print Books) To Increase Accessibility For Seniors. | 2023 |
| Lexhab | $25,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Cost Of Renovating Bathrooms In Lexhab Affordable Units To Increaseaccessibility And Safety. | 2023 |
| Lexington Recreation | $13,950 | Lexington, MA, US | Drum Alive - To Fund "Drums Alive", A Combination Of Movement And Rhythm That Uses Stability Balls To Create A Unique Drumming Experience That Has Been Shown To Benefit Individuals Physically, Mentally, Emotionally And Socially. | 2023 |
| Minute Man Arc | $10,428 | Concord, MA, US | To Purchase A Hoyer Power Lift For Transferring Wheelchair Bound Seniors To Therapy Tables And Into Standing Devices In The Arc Day Habilitation Program. | 2023 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $60,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection - To Support Its Healthy Connections Program, A Person-centered Approach To Preventing Food Insecurity And To Support Independence In The Community's Most Vulnerable Seniors. Ongoing Programs Include Support For Family Caregivers, Meals On Wheels And The Shine Program. | 2023 |
| Neighbor Brigade | $5,000 | Maynard, MA, US | To Support The Neighbor Brigade, A Community-specific Network Of Volunteers That Are Mobilized To Help Residents Facing Sudden Crises Manage Day-to-day Tasks Such As Meal Preparation, Rides, And Basic Household Chores. | 2023 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $10,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Perkins Braille And Talking Book Library: Thriving With Vision Loss - To Support Programs That Assist Seniors With Vision Loss Who Live In Lexington. Programs Include A Monthly Lexington Book Group, Daily Virtual Activities, A Monthly Seminar Series And Access To Hundreds Of Newspapers And Magazines Through The Newsline Service. | 2023 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $40,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access - To Support Sli's Neuro-fit Programs For Utilizing Evidence-based Exercise Intervention To Enhance The Quality Of Life For People With Brain Injury, Neurological Disorders And Parkinson's Disease. | 2023 |
| Vna And Community Care | $20,000 | Arlington, MA, US | To Assist The Vna In Caring For Elders When They First Arrive Home From The Hospital Through Training And Acquisition Of Devices To Be Used To Improve Communications With Family Caregivers. | 2023 |
| Youville Place | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase And Installation Of Six Large Outdoor Musical Instruments Within The Youville Place Grounds. (Three For The Primary Use Of Memory Care Residents And Visitors, And Three Within The Front Grounds For General Community Access). | 2023 |
| Brookhaven At Lexington | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | They Run A Lexington Community Senior Wellness Fair | 2023 |
| Daoyin Health Society | $16,560 | Belmont, MA, US | Daoyin Meditation Teaching Program For Seniors Of Lexington | 2023 |
| First Parish In Lexington | $12,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Front Steps Modification Project | 2023 |
| Fish Of Lexington Inc | $3,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Enhanced Volunteer Recruitment For Drivers To Bring Elders To Dr. Appointments, Etc | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Pflag | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Grand Acceptance: Support Group For Grandparents Of Lgbtq+ Children | 2023 |
| Lexington Symphony | $3,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Music Performances For The Community's Older Population | 2023 |
| Temple Isaiah | $10,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Growing Older Together Speaker Series | 2023 |
| Lexington Symphony--mcguire Family | $1,000 | Lexington, MA, US | In Honor Of Mrs. Mcguire For Doing Exemplary Works | 2023 |
| Boston Area Gleaners--james Wong | $1,000 | Acton, MA, US | Made To A Recipient Whose Program Jim Would Have Appreciated | 2023 |
| Power Of Flowers | $500 | Tewksury, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase Of New Worktables And Stools For Its Tewksbury Headquarters Repurposed Flowers To Be Delivered To Seniors In Care Communities. | 2023 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $6,978 | Lexington, MA, US | To Fund Acquisition Of Books And Other Materials In Multiple Formats (such As Audiobooks And Large Print Books) To Increase Accessibility For Seniors. | 2022 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Inc | $15,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Supplement The Cost Of Nutritious Meals For Lexington Area Older Adults With Disabilities Who Participate In Cesi's Community-based Adult Day Healthprograms. | 2022 |
| Lexhab | $60,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Cost Of Renovating Bathrooms In Lexhab Affordable Units To Increaseaccessibility And Safety. | 2022 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $19,800 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Fit - To Fund Forever Fit, A Health And Wellness Program Offered To Lexington Residents Over The Age Of 60. | 2022 |
| Lexpride | $6,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Celebrating Lgbt+seniors - To Support A Variety Of Entertaining And Creative Expression Activities Geared Toward Lgbtq+ Seniors And Designed To Help Mental And Physical Health. | 2022 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $60,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection - To Support Its Healthy Connections Program, A Person-centered Approach To Preventing Food Insecurity And To Support Independence In The Community's Most Vulnerable Seniors. Ongoing Programs Include Support For Family Caregivers, Meals On Wheels And The Shine Program. | 2022 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Perkins Braille And Talking Book Library: Thriving With Vision Loss - To Support Programs That Assist Seniors With Vision Loss Who Live In Lexington. Programs Include A Monthly Lexington Book Group, Daily Virtual Activities, A Monthly Seminar Series And Access To Hundreds Of Newspapers And Magazines Through The Newsline Service. | 2022 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access - To Support Sli's Neuro-fit Programs For Utilizing Evidence-based Exercise Intervention To Enhance The Quality Of Life For People With Brain Injury, Neurological Disorders And Parkinson's Disease. | 2022 |
| The Nature Connection | $5,700 | Concord, MA, US | Improving Elder Mental Health With Therapeutic Nature - To Support The Nature Connection In Its Mission To Improve The Wellbeing Of Individuals And Communities Through The Therapeutic Use Of Nature. | 2022 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | $12,000 | Acton, MA, US | To Help Fund A Program That Organizes Volunteers To Harvest Surplus Produce Remaining In The Fields At Local Farms, For Distribution To Local Hunger Relief Agencies And Food Banks. | 2022 |
| Food Link | $3,000 | Arlington, MA, US | To Support Distribution Of "rescued" Food To Seniors, People Living With Disabilities, And Others Through Local Programs Such As The Lexington Interfaith Pantry And Minuteman Regional High School. | 2022 |
| Lexington Fire Department | $5,400 | Lexington, MA, US | To Fund A Program To Educate And Teach Seniors About Life And Fire Safety Including Installation Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors To Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Lexington Histroical Society | $25,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Cost Of Making Exhibitions In All Three Historic Houses And In Its Depot Square Space Accessible To People Of All Ages, Abilities, And Backgrounds. | 2022 |
| Lexington Recreation | $2,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Drum Alive - To Fund "drums Alive", A Combination Of Movement And Rhythm That Uses Stability Balls To Create A Unique Drumming Experience That Has Been Shown To Benefit Individuals Physically, Mentally, Emotionally And Socially. | 2022 |
| Minute Man Arc | $6,111 | Concord, MA, US | To Purchase A Hoyer Power Lift For Transferring Wheelchair Bound Seniors To Therapy Tables And Into Standing Devices In The Arc Day Habilitation Program. | 2022 |
| Neighbor Brigade | $11,000 | Maynard, MA, US | To Support The Neighbor Brigade, A Community-specific Network Of Volunteers That Are Mobilized To Help Residents Facing Sudden Crises Manage Day-to-day Tasks Such As Meal Preparation, Rides, And Basic Household Chores. | 2022 |
| Power Of Flowers | $10,000 | Tewksbury, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase Of New Worktables And Stools For Its Tewksbury Headquarters Where Volunteers Gather To Create 400 Bouquets Each Week From Repurposed Flowers To Be Delivered To Seniors In Care Communities. | 2022 |
| The Arc Of Massachusetts | $3,186 | Waltham, MA, US | To Help Fund A Program Designed To Assist Families Of Persons With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities Obtain Support Services And Plan For The Future. | 2022 |
| Vna And Community Care | $15,000 | Arlington, MA, US | To Assist The Vna In Caring For Elders When They First Arrive Home From The Hospital Through Training And Acquisition Of Devices To Be Used To Improve Communications With Family Caregivers. | 2022 |
| Youville Place | $21,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase And Installation Of Six Large Outdoor Musical Instruments Within The Youville Place Grounds. (three For The Primary Use Of Memory Care Residents And Visitors, And Three Within The Front Grounds For General Community Access). | 2022 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $6,978 | Lexington, MA, US | To Fund Acquisition Of Books And Other Materials In Multiple Formats (Such As Audiobooks And Large Print Books) To Increase Accessibility For Seniors. | 2022 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Inc | $15,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Supplement The Cost Of Nutritious Meals For Lexington Area Older Adults With Disabilities Who Participate In Cesi's Community-based Adult Day Healthprograms. | 2022 |
| Lexhab | $60,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Cost Of Renovating Bathrooms In Lexhab Affordable Units To Increaseaccessibility And Safety. | 2022 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $19,800 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Fit - To Fund Forever Fit, A Health And Wellness Program Offered To Lexington Residents Over The Age Of 60. | 2022 |
| Lexpride | $6,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Celebrating Lgbt+seniors - To Support A Variety Of Entertaining And Creative Expression Activities Geared Toward Lgbtq+ Seniors And Designed To Help Mental And Physical Health. | 2022 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $60,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection - To Support Its Healthy Connections Program, A Person-centered Approach To Preventing Food Insecurity And To Support Independence In The Community's Most Vulnerable Seniors. Ongoing Programs Include Support For Family Caregivers, Meals On Wheels And The Shine Program. | 2022 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Perkins Braille And Talking Book Library: Thriving With Vision Loss - To Support Programs That Assist Seniors With Vision Loss Who Live In Lexington. Programs Include A Monthly Lexington Book Group, Daily Virtual Activities, A Monthly Seminar Series And Access To Hundreds Of Newspapers And Magazines Through The Newsline Service. | 2022 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access - To Support Sli's Neuro-fit Programs For Utilizing Evidence-based Exercise Intervention To Enhance The Quality Of Life For People With Brain Injury, Neurological Disorders And Parkinson's Disease. | 2022 |
| The Nature Connection | $5,700 | Concord, MA, US | Improving Elder Mental Health With Therapeutic Nature - To Support The Nature Connection In Its Mission To Improve The Wellbeing Of Individuals And Communities Through The Therapeutic Use Of Nature. | 2022 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | $12,000 | Acton, MA, US | To Help Fund A Program That Organizes Volunteers To Harvest Surplus Produce Remaining In The Fields At Local Farms, For Distribution To Local Hunger Relief Agencies And Food Banks. | 2022 |
| Food Link | $3,000 | Arlington, MA, US | To Support Distribution Of "Rescued" Food To Seniors, People Living With Disabilities, And Others Through Local Programs Such As The Lexington Interfaith Pantry And Minuteman Regional High School. | 2022 |
| Lexington Fire Department | $5,400 | Lexington, MA, US | To Fund A Program To Educate And Teach Seniors About Life And Fire Safety Including Installation Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors To Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Lexington Histroical Society | $25,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Cost Of Making Exhibitions In All Three Historic Houses And In Its Depot Square Space Accessible To People Of All Ages, Abilities, And Backgrounds. | 2022 |
| Lexington Recreation | $2,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Drum Alive - To Fund "Drums Alive", A Combination Of Movement And Rhythm That Uses Stability Balls To Create A Unique Drumming Experience That Has Been Shown To Benefit Individuals Physically, Mentally, Emotionally And Socially. | 2022 |
| Minute Man Arc | $6,111 | Concord, MA, US | To Purchase A Hoyer Power Lift For Transferring Wheelchair Bound Seniors To Therapy Tables And Into Standing Devices In The Arc Day Habilitation Program. | 2022 |
| Neighbor Brigade | $11,000 | Maynard, MA, US | To Support The Neighbor Brigade, A Community-specific Network Of Volunteers That Are Mobilized To Help Residents Facing Sudden Crises Manage Day-to-day Tasks Such As Meal Preparation, Rides, And Basic Household Chores. | 2022 |
| Power Of Flowers | $10,000 | Tewksbury, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase Of New Worktables And Stools For Its Tewksbury Headquarters Where Volunteers Gather To Create 400 Bouquets Each Week From Repurposed Flowers To Be Delivered To Seniors In Care Communities. | 2022 |
| The Arc Of Massachusetts | $3,186 | Waltham, MA, US | To Help Fund A Program Designed To Assist Families Of Persons With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities Obtain Support Services And Plan For The Future. | 2022 |
| Vna And Community Care | $15,000 | Arlington, MA, US | To Assist The Vna In Caring For Elders When They First Arrive Home From The Hospital Through Training And Acquisition Of Devices To Be Used To Improve Communications With Family Caregivers. | 2022 |
| Youville Place | $21,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase And Installation Of Six Large Outdoor Musical Instruments Within The Youville Place Grounds. (Three For The Primary Use Of Memory Care Residents And Visitors, And Three Within The Front Grounds For General Community Access). | 2022 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $6,978 | Lexington, MA, US | To Fund Acquisition Of Books And Other Materials In Multiple Formats (Such As Audiobooks And Large Print Books) To Increase Accessibility For Seniors. | 2022 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Inc | $15,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Supplement The Cost Of Nutritious Meals For Lexington Area Older Adults With Disabilities Who Participate In Cesi's Community-based Adult Day Healthprograms. | 2022 |
| Lexhab | $60,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Cost Of Renovating Bathrooms In Lexhab Affordable Units To Increaseaccessibility And Safety. | 2022 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $19,800 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Fit - To Fund Forever Fit, A Health And Wellness Program Offered To Lexington Residents Over The Age Of 60. | 2022 |
| Lexpride | $6,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Celebrating Lgbt+seniors - To Support A Variety Of Entertaining And Creative Expression Activities Geared Toward Lgbtq+ Seniors And Designed To Help Mental And Physical Health. | 2022 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $60,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection - To Support Its Healthy Connections Program, A Person-centered Approach To Preventing Food Insecurity And To Support Independence In The Community's Most Vulnerable Seniors. Ongoing Programs Include Support For Family Caregivers, Meals On Wheels And The Shine Program. | 2022 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Perkins Braille And Talking Book Library: Thriving With Vision Loss - To Support Programs That Assist Seniors With Vision Loss Who Live In Lexington. Programs Include A Monthly Lexington Book Group, Daily Virtual Activities, A Monthly Seminar Series And Access To Hundreds Of Newspapers And Magazines Through The Newsline Service. | 2022 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access - To Support Sli's Neuro-fit Programs For Utilizing Evidence-based Exercise Intervention To Enhance The Quality Of Life For People With Brain Injury, Neurological Disorders And Parkinson's Disease. | 2022 |
| The Nature Connection | $5,700 | Concord, MA, US | Improving Elder Mental Health With Therapeutic Nature - To Support The Nature Connection In Its Mission To Improve The Wellbeing Of Individuals And Communities Through The Therapeutic Use Of Nature. | 2022 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | $12,000 | Acton, MA, US | To Help Fund A Program That Organizes Volunteers To Harvest Surplus Produce Remaining In The Fields At Local Farms, For Distribution To Local Hunger Relief Agencies And Food Banks. | 2022 |
| Food Link | $3,000 | Arlington, MA, US | To Support Distribution Of "Rescued" Food To Seniors, People Living With Disabilities, And Others Through Local Programs Such As The Lexington Interfaith Pantry And Minuteman Regional High School. | 2022 |
| Lexington Fire Department | $5,400 | Lexington, MA, US | To Fund A Program To Educate And Teach Seniors About Life And Fire Safety Including Installation Of Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors To Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Lexington Histroical Society | $25,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Cost Of Making Exhibitions In All Three Historic Houses And In Its Depot Square Space Accessible To People Of All Ages, Abilities, And Backgrounds. | 2022 |
| Lexington Recreation | $2,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Drum Alive - To Fund "Drums Alive", A Combination Of Movement And Rhythm That Uses Stability Balls To Create A Unique Drumming Experience That Has Been Shown To Benefit Individuals Physically, Mentally, Emotionally And Socially. | 2022 |
| Minute Man Arc | $6,111 | Concord, MA, US | To Purchase A Hoyer Power Lift For Transferring Wheelchair Bound Seniors To Therapy Tables And Into Standing Devices In The Arc Day Habilitation Program. | 2022 |
| Neighbor Brigade | $11,000 | Maynard, MA, US | To Support The Neighbor Brigade, A Community-specific Network Of Volunteers That Are Mobilized To Help Residents Facing Sudden Crises Manage Day-to-day Tasks Such As Meal Preparation, Rides, And Basic Household Chores. | 2022 |
| Power Of Flowers | $10,000 | Tewksbury, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase Of New Worktables And Stools For Its Tewksbury Headquarters Where Volunteers Gather To Create 400 Bouquets Each Week From Repurposed Flowers To Be Delivered To Seniors In Care Communities. | 2022 |
| The Arc Of Massachusetts | $3,186 | Waltham, MA, US | To Help Fund A Program Designed To Assist Families Of Persons With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities Obtain Support Services And Plan For The Future. | 2022 |
| Vna And Community Care | $15,000 | Arlington, MA, US | To Assist The Vna In Caring For Elders When They First Arrive Home From The Hospital Through Training And Acquisition Of Devices To Be Used To Improve Communications With Family Caregivers. | 2022 |
| Youville Place | $21,000 | Lexington, MA, US | To Subsidize The Purchase And Installation Of Six Large Outdoor Musical Instruments Within The Youville Place Grounds. (Three For The Primary Use Of Memory Care Residents And Visitors, And Three Within The Front Grounds For General Community Access). | 2022 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $4,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Dana Home Resources For Seniors | 2021 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Inc | $12,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Memory Caf | 2021 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $50,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection | 2021 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Perkins Braille And Talking Book Library: Thriving With Vision Loss | 2021 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access | 2021 |
| Brookhaven | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Senior Wellness Fair | 2021 |
| Daoyin Health Society | $10,000 | Concord, MA, US | Daoyin Meditation Teaching Program For Seniors Of Lexington | 2021 |
| Great Boston Pflag | $10,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Gbpflag Senior Support Programs | 2021 |
| Lexhab | $50,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Affordable Housing Accessibility Program | 2021 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $25,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Senior Fitness Outdoor Gym | 2021 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $12,600 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Fit | 2021 |
| Lexington Recreation And Community | $5,740 | Lexington, MA, US | Outdoor Pickleball Court Enhancements | 2021 |
| Lexington Symphony | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Symphony Soirees | 2021 |
| Lexpride | $6,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Celebrating Lgbt+seniors | 2021 |
| Medford Vna | $15,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Covid Continuum Of Care | 2021 |
| The Nature Connection | $5,700 | Concord, MA, US | Improving Elder Mental Health With Therapeutic Nature | 2021 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $4,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Dana Home Resources For Seniors | 2020 |
| Food Pantry | $17,450 | Boston, MA, US | Increasing Capacity For Fresh Items | 2020 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Inc | $8,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Memory Caf | 2020 |
| Food Link Inc | $20,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Capital Campaign Accessibility Project | 2020 |
| Medford Visting Nursing Association | $7,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Healthy Connection | 2020 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $60,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection | 2020 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Perkins Braille And Talking Book Library: Thriving With Vision Loss | 2020 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $11,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access | 2020 |
| Lexington Housing Assitance Board | $50,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Low Income Unit Accessibility Program | 2020 |
| Town Of Lexington Health And Human Services Department | $2,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach And Wellness Services And | 2020 |
| Town Of Lexington Recreation Dept | $13,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Fit Wellness Program | 2020 |
| Power Of Flowers | $7,100 | Tewksbury, MA, US | Two New Flower Collers | 2020 |
| Arc Of Massachusetts | $8,500 | Waltham, MA, US | Supporting Seniors With Autism In Lexington | 2018 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Dana Home Resources For Seniors | 2018 |
| Chinese Bible Church Of Greater Boston | $2,500 | Lexington, MA, US | English As A Second Language | 2018 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Inc | $25,100 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Memory Caf | 2018 |
| Lexington Chamber Music Center Inc | $5,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach Concert Program | 2018 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $50,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection | 2018 |
| Nature Connection | $6,000 | Concord, MA, US | Professional And Family Caregiver Training Sessions | 2018 |
| Perkins | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Perkins Braille And Talking Book Library: Thriving With Vision Loss | 2018 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $8,800 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access | 2018 |
| The Power Of Flowers Project | $10,000 | Billerica, MA, US | Flower Therapy Program | 2018 |
| Town Of Lexington Health And Human Services Department | $24,600 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach And Wellness Services And | 2018 |
| Town Of Lexington Recreation Dept | $20,175 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Fit Wellness Program | 2018 |
| Medford Visting Nursing Association | $10,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Healthy Connection | 2018 |
| Lexington Historical Society | $3,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach Concert Program | 2018 |
| Great Boston Pflag | $10,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Outreach And Wellness Services And | 2018 |
| Follen Church | $25,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach And Wellness Services And | 2018 |
| Symmes Life Care Inc | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach And Wellness Services And | 2018 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Dana Home Resources For Seniors | 2017 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Inc | $3,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Memory Caf | 2017 |
| Daoyin Health Society | $9,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Daoyin Health Teaching Program For Seniors Of Lexington | 2017 |
| Lexington Chamber Music Center Inc | $10,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach Concert Program | 2017 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $50,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection | 2017 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $5,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access | 2017 |
| The Power Of Flowers Project | $5,000 | Billerica, MA, US | Flower Therapy Program | 2017 |
| Town Of Lexington Health And Human Services Department | $15,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach And Wellness Services And | 2017 |
| Brookhaven | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Community Senior Wellness Fair | 2017 |
| Chinese Bible Church Of Greater Boston | $3,900 | Lexington, MA, US | English As A Second Language | 2017 |
| Nature Connection | $6,000 | Concord, MA, US | Professional And Family Caregiver Training Sessions | 2017 |
| Perkins | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Perkins Braille And Talking Book Library: Thriving With Vision Loss | 2017 |
| Boston Center For Independent Living | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Communityliving & Participantion | 2017 |
| Arc Of Massachusetts | $18,631 | Waltham, MA, US | Supporting Seniors With Autism In Lexington | 2017 |
| Town Of Lexington Recreation Dept | $25,800 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Fit Wellness Program | 2017 |
| Cary Memorial Library | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Dana Home Resources For Seniors | 2016 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Inc | $8,650 | Lexington, MA, US | Lexington Memory Caf | 2016 |
| Daoyin Health Society | $8,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Daoyin Health Teaching Program For Seniors Of Lexington | 2016 |
| Lexington Chamber Music Center Inc | $10,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach Concert Program | 2016 |
| Minuteman Senior Services | $50,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Healthy Connection | 2016 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | Thriving With Vision Loss | 2016 |
| Symmes Life Care Inc Dba Brookhaven At Lexington | $5,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Active Aging Wellness Fair For Lexington Seniors | 2016 |
| The Power Of Flowers Project | $4,841 | Billerica, MA, US | Flower Therapy Program | 2016 |
| Town Of Lexington Health And Human Services Department | $15,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Outreach And Wellness Services And | 2016 |
| Town Of Lexington Recreation Department | $24,300 | Lexington, MA, US | Forever Young Fitness Program | 2016 |
| Edinburg Center | $5,000 | Bedford, MA, US | Opportunities Psychiatric Day Treatment Program | 2016 |
| Lex Eat Together | $10,000 | Lexington, MA, US | Lex Eat Together | 2016 |
| Lexington Fire Department | $17,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Life Safety Devices For Lexington Seniors | 2016 |
| Special Needs Art Program | $12,500 | Lexington, MA, US | Sing Along Singers | 2016 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | Physical Fitness For Elder Stroke Survivors: Proven Benefit. Limited Access | 2016 |
| Temple Isaiah | $9,289 | Lexington, MA, US | Hearing Assistane Program | 2016 |
Foundations Similar to The Dana Home Foundation Inc
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($4,994,801-$5,117,742), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in MA that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Trustees Of Partridge Academy In Duxbury
EIN: 22-2838857 | 310 grants awarded |
$5,072,959
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Duxbury, MA
Same state |
|
|
Dedham Institution For Savings Foundation
EIN: 04-3423462 | 398 grants awarded |
$5,009,411
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Boston, MA
Same state |
|
|
A Chance For Progress Inc
EIN: 33-1644932 | 18 grants awarded |
$5,107,831
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Stoneham, MA
Same state |
|
|
The Robert & Helen Hardman Family Fund
EIN: 04-6744637 | 74 grants awarded |
$4,994,801
(≈ Similar) |
$8,000
median grant |
Boston, MA
Same state |
|
|
The Arnold Garrison Foundation
EIN: 04-3216929 | 38 grants awarded |
$5,117,742
(≈ Similar) |
$10,000
median grant |
Boston, MA
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in MA:
Contact Information
Official contact details for The Dana Home Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 04-2111392 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 189 Lexington, MA 02420-0002 |
Key People (11)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Dana Home Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Charles James |
|---|---|
| Director | Patricia Nelson |
| Director | Valerie Larsin |
| Director | Kim Zanin |
| Co-president And Director | Christine Mcewen |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for The Dana Home Foundation Inc is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.
Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.