The Dwyer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-4292722
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, The Dwyer Foundation has awarded 282 grants totaling $1,589,936 to organizations in Massachusetts, Maryland and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $65,000, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,589,936
Total Assets
$3,197,908
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$1,101
% Median Grant Growth
+10%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 35%
9 of 26 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Massachusetts
59% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (37%), Lawrence (12%), Ipswich (7%).
Funding Trajectory
-16%
Declining funding trend with 16% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Dwyer Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Reserach For Heart Disease. | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Boone, IA, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $14,546 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring. | 2024 |
| Boston College | $50,955 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2024 |
| Boston Police Athletic League | $14,280 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Boston Police Department In Its Efforts To Engage Under-resourced Youth In Boston To Embark On A Productive And Positive Journey In Life And Positively Impact Communities Throughout The City Of Boston. | 2024 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $17,086 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance. | 2024 |
| Last Hope K9 Rescue | $3,925 | Boston, MA, US | To Save Abandoned, Neglected, And Abused Dogs From High-kill Shelters In Central Arkansas And Beyond. | 2024 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | $1,000 | Ossing, NY, US | To Support Religious And Educational Programs. | 2024 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $500 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2024 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $1,796 | Needham, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research And Treatments At Dana-farber And The Jimmy Fund. | 2024 |
| Ride Above Disability | $155 | Poway, CA, US | To Teach Recreational Riding To Children With Special Needs. | 2024 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $5,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Religous Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2024 |
| Trustees Of The Reservations | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Protect Special Places, Providing Loving Care Of Massachusetts Reservations And Build Creative New Programs To Engage People. | 2024 |
| Make A Wish | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Grant Wished To Every Child Diagnosed With A Critical Illness. | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels | $3,100 | Arlington, VA, US | To Empower Local Community Programs To Imrpove The Health And Quality Of Life Of The Seniors They Serve So That No One Is Left Hungry Or Isolated. | 2024 |
| Our Lady's School | $5,800 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Quality Catholic Education That Prepares Students For Lives Of Service And Leadership. | 2024 |
| San Diego Zoo | $1,202 | San Diego, CA, US | Committed To Saving Species Worldwide By Uniting Expertise In Wildlife Care And Conservation Science With A Dedication To Inspiring Passion For Nature. | 2024 |
| The Govenors Academy | $10,206 | Byfield, MA, US | To Teach And Learn Skills Thaat Foster The Courage To Discover Voices, Develop Old And New Passions, Practice Balance In Pursuit Of Excellence, And Collaborate In Building Vibrant, Inclusive, And Sustainable Communities. | 2024 |
| Feeding America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | A Nationwide Network Of Food Banks, Food Pantries And Local Meal Programs To Help People Get The Food And Ithe Resources They Need To Thrive. | 2024 |
| American Lung Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Save Lives By Improving Lung Health And Preventing Lung Disease Through Education, Advocacy And Research. | 2024 |
| Invest In Others Charitable Foundation | $5,181 | Andover, MA, US | A Platform For Financial Professionals To Make An Imopact On The Causes They Care About By Channeling The Philanthropy And Volunteerism Of The Finance Industry To Make A Difference Where It's Needed The Most. | 2024 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $750 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Research. | 2024 |
| Ipswich Vfw - Post 1093 | $300 | Ipswich, MA, US | Unrestricted Donaion For Veteran's Association. | 2024 |
| Quincy Animal Shelter | $200 | Quincy, MA, US | Animal Safety And Placement | 2024 |
| Rady Children's Hospital-san Diego | $200 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support Medical Research. | 2024 |
| Our Lady Of Hope | $5,000 | Ipswich, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,000 | New Yrok, NY, US | To Support Alzheimers Research. | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Boone, IA, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2023 |
| Cure Sma | $200 | Elk Grove Village, IL, US | To Suuport The Spinal Muscular Atrohpy Community And Their Needs. | 2023 |
| Feeding San Diego | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Connect Every Person Facing Hunger With Nutritious Meals By Maximizing Food Rescue. | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research. | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Reserach For Heart Disease. | 2023 |
| Bellesini Academy | $1,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Bellesini Academy. | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $16,587 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring. | 2023 |
| Boston College | $27,550 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2023 |
| Boston Police Activities League | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Boston Police Department In Its Efforts To Engage Under-resourced Youth In Boston To Embark On A Productive And Positive Journey In Life And Positively Impact Communities Throughout The City Of Boston. | 2023 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $19,075 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance. | 2023 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Engage A Caring Community To Help Transition Age Foster Youth Achieve Self-sufficiency And Well-being. | 2023 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | $100 | Ossing, NY, US | To Support Religious And Educational Programs. | 2023 |
| Rady Children's Hospital-san Diego | $16,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2023 |
| The Beach & Country Guild | $2,510 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | To Support Woman Dedicated To Generating Funds In Support Of United Cerebal Palsy In San Diego And The Programs, Facilities, And Services It Provides Its Clients. | 2023 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $5,500 | Braintree, MA, US | Religous Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2023 |
| Last Hope K9 Rescue | $980 | Boston, MA, US | To Save Abandoned, Neglected, And Abused Dogs From High-kill Shelters In Central Arkansas And Beyond. | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $500 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2023 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $300 | Needham, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research And Treatments At Dana-farber And The Jimmy Fund. | 2023 |
| Ride Above Disability | $950 | Poway, CA, US | To Teach Recreational Riding To Children With Special Needs. | 2023 |
| The Light Foundation | $12,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Cultivate Youth Development And Authentic Learnig Experiences Through Fundamental Opportunities, And Values Of Personal Responsibilities And Self-discipline. | 2023 |
| Thich Nhat Hahn Foundation | $120 | Escondido, CA, US | To Support Mindfulness Practice Centers Around The World And Engage In Community Buildig In Order To Foster Peace And Transform Suffering In All People, Animals, Plants, And Our Planet. | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The Reservations | $400 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Protect Special Places, Providing Loving Care Of Massachusetts Reservations And Build Creative New Programs To Engage People. | 2023 |
| Trust In Education | $1,400 | Lafayette, CA, US | To Provide Educational, Econimc And Health Care Assistance To Villages In Afghanistan. | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,000 | New Yrok, NY, US | To Support Alzheimers Research. | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Boone, IA, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2023 |
| Cure Sma | $200 | Elk Grove Village, IL, US | To Suuport The Spinal Muscular Atrohpy Community And Their Needs. | 2023 |
| Feeding San Diego | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Connect Every Person Facing Hunger With Nutritious Meals By Maximizing Food Rescue. | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research. | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Reserach For Heart Disease. | 2023 |
| Bellesini Academy | $1,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Bellesini Academy. | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $16,587 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring. | 2023 |
| Boston College | $27,550 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2023 |
| Boston Police Activities League | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Boston Police Department In Its Efforts To Engage Under-resourced Youth In Boston To Embark On A Productive And Positive Journey In Life And Positively Impact Communities Throughout The City Of Boston. | 2023 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $19,075 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance. | 2023 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Engage A Caring Community To Help Transition Age Foster Youth Achieve Self-sufficiency And Well-being. | 2023 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | $100 | Ossing, NY, US | To Support Religious And Educational Programs. | 2023 |
| Rady Children's Hospital-san Diego | $16,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2023 |
| The Beach & Country Guild | $2,510 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | To Support Woman Dedicated To Generating Funds In Support Of United Cerebal Palsy In San Diego And The Programs, Facilities, And Services It Provides Its Clients. | 2023 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $5,500 | Braintree, MA, US | Religous Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2023 |
| Last Hope K9 Rescue | $980 | Boston, MA, US | To Save Abandoned, Neglected, And Abused Dogs From High-kill Shelters In Central Arkansas And Beyond. | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $500 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2023 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $300 | Needham, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research And Treatments At Dana-farber And The Jimmy Fund. | 2023 |
| Ride Above Disability | $950 | Poway, CA, US | To Teach Recreational Riding To Children With Special Needs. | 2023 |
| The Light Foundation | $12,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Cultivate Youth Development And Authentic Learnig Experiences Through Fundamental Opportunities, And Values Of Personal Responsibilities And Self-discipline. | 2023 |
| Thich Nhat Hahn Foundation | $120 | Escondido, CA, US | To Support Mindfulness Practice Centers Around The World And Engage In Community Buildig In Order To Foster Peace And Transform Suffering In All People, Animals, Plants, And Our Planet. | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The Reservations | $400 | Boston, MA, US | Working To Protect Special Places, Providing Loving Care Of Massachusetts Reservations And Build Creative New Programs To Engage People. | 2023 |
| Trust In Education | $1,400 | Lafayette, CA, US | To Provide Educational, Econimc And Health Care Assistance To Villages In Afghanistan. | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research. | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Reserach For Heart Disease. | 2022 |
| Bellesini Academy | $1,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Bellesini Academy. | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $11,100 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring. | 2022 |
| Boston College | $25,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2022 |
| Boston Police Activities League | $11,114 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Boston Police Department In Its Efforts To Engage Under-resourced Youth In Boston To Embark On A Productive And Positive Journey In Life And Positively Impact Communities Throughout The City Of Boston. | 2022 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $30,500 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance. | 2022 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | To Engage A Caring Community To Help Transition Age Foster Youth Achieve Self-sufficiency And Well-being. | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Hope | $5,000 | Ipswich, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2022 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $5,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Religous Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $250 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2022 |
| Boys To Men Mentoring Of San Diego | $5,000 | Spring Valley, CA, US | Community Based Mentoring To Give Boys A Variety Of Positive Male Role Models. | 2022 |
| Dancewave | $515 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Create Equitable Access To Quality Dance Education. | 2022 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | $500 | Danvers, MA, US | To Strengthen The Communities Of Essex County By Promoting Philanthropy And Managing Assets, Making Grants, And Engaging In Strategic Communityleadership. | 2022 |
| George Jackson Academy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Educate High-achieving Boys Regardless Of Their Families' Economic Means. | 2022 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | $500 | Ossing, NY, US | To Support Religious And Educational Programs. | 2022 |
| Rady Children's Hospital-san Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2022 |
| San Diego Association Of Physicians Of Indian Origin | $2,500 | Chula Vista, CA, US | To Unite And Help Professionals Of Indian Origin In The San Diego Metropolitan Area. | 2022 |
| The Beach & Country Guild | $1,200 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | To Support Woman Dedicated To Generating Funds In Support Of United Cerebal Palsy In San Diego And The Programs, Facilities, And Services It Provides Its Clients. | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research. | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Reserach For Heart Disease. | 2022 |
| Bellesini Academy | $1,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Bellesini Academy. | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $11,100 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring. | 2022 |
| Boston College | $25,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2022 |
| Boston Police Activities League | $11,114 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Boston Police Department In Its Efforts To Engage Under-resourced Youth In Boston To Embark On A Productive And Positive Journey In Life And Positively Impact Communities Throughout The City Of Boston. | 2022 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $30,500 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance. | 2022 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | To Engage A Caring Community To Help Transition Age Foster Youth Achieve Self-sufficiency And Well-being. | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Hope | $5,000 | Ipswich, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2022 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $5,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Religous Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $250 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2022 |
| Boys To Men Mentoring Of San Diego | $5,000 | Spring Valley, CA, US | Community Based Mentoring To Give Boys A Variety Of Positive Male Role Models. | 2022 |
| Dancewave | $515 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Create Equitable Access To Quality Dance Education. | 2022 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | $500 | Danvers, MA, US | To Strengthen The Communities Of Essex County By Promoting Philanthropy And Managing Assets, Making Grants, And Engaging In Strategic Communityleadership. | 2022 |
| George Jackson Academy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Educate High-achieving Boys Regardless Of Their Families' Economic Means. | 2022 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | $500 | Ossing, NY, US | To Support Religious And Educational Programs. | 2022 |
| Rady Children's Hospital-san Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2022 |
| San Diego Association Of Physicians Of Indian Origin | $2,500 | Chula Vista, CA, US | To Unite And Help Professionals Of Indian Origin In The San Diego Metropolitan Area. | 2022 |
| The Beach & Country Guild | $1,200 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | To Support Woman Dedicated To Generating Funds In Support Of United Cerebal Palsy In San Diego And The Programs, Facilities, And Services It Provides Its Clients. | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research. | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Reserach For Heart Disease. | 2022 |
| Bellesini Academy | $1,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Bellesini Academy. | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $11,100 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring. | 2022 |
| Boston College | $25,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2022 |
| Boston Police Activities League | $11,114 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Boston Police Department In Its Efforts To Engage Under-resourced Youth In Boston To Embark On A Productive And Positive Journey In Life And Positively Impact Communities Throughout The City Of Boston. | 2022 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $30,500 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance. | 2022 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | To Engage A Caring Community To Help Transition Age Foster Youth Achieve Self-sufficiency And Well-being. | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Hope | $5,000 | Ipswich, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2022 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $5,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Religous Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs. | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | $250 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2022 |
| Boys To Men Mentoring Of San Diego | $5,000 | Spring Valley, CA, US | Community Based Mentoring To Give Boys A Variety Of Positive Male Role Models. | 2022 |
| Dancewave | $515 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Create Equitable Access To Quality Dance Education. | 2022 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | $500 | Danvers, MA, US | To Strengthen The Communities Of Essex County By Promoting Philanthropy And Managing Assets, Making Grants, And Engaging In Strategic Communityleadership. | 2022 |
| George Jackson Academy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Educate High-achieving Boys Regardless Of Their Families' Economic Means. | 2022 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | $500 | Ossing, NY, US | To Support Religious And Educational Programs. | 2022 |
| Rady Children's Hospital-san Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support Medical Reserach. | 2022 |
| San Diego Association Of Physicians Of Indian Origin | $2,500 | Chula Vista, CA, US | To Unite And Help Professionals Of Indian Origin In The San Diego Metropolitan Area. | 2022 |
| The Beach & Country Guild | $1,200 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | To Support Woman Dedicated To Generating Funds In Support Of United Cerebal Palsy In San Diego And The Programs, Facilities, And Services It Provides Its Clients. | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,000 | Watertown, MA, US | To Support Reasearch For Alzheimers | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring | 2021 |
| Boston College | $30,450 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2021 |
| Boston Police Activities League | $31,523 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Boston Police Department In Its Efforts To Engage Under-resourced Youth In Boston To Embark On A Productive And Positive Journey In Life And Positively Impact Communities Throughout The City Of Boston. | 2021 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $32,875 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance | 2021 |
| The Governor's Academy | $8,150 | Byfield, MA, US | Improvement In Educational Programs And Development Programs For Students | 2021 |
| National Ms Society | $300 | Waltham, MA, US | To Support Reasearch For Multiple Sclerosis | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $3,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Support Reasearch For Cystic Fibrosis | 2021 |
| The Country Friends | $1,075 | Rancho Sante Fe, CA, US | To Support Human Care Agencies With Emphasis On Those Proving Services To Women, Children, The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 2021 |
| Telluride Education Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | To Invest In The Enrichment Of K-12 Education In The Telluride School District | 2021 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Inspires Enduring Philanthropy And Enables Community Solutions To Improve The Quality Of Life In The San Diego Region | 2021 |
| Wgbh | $50 | Boston, MA, US | To Enrich People's Lives Through Programs And Services That Educate, Inspire, And Entertain, Fostering Citizenship And Culture, The Joy Of Learning And The Power Of Diverse Perspectives | 2021 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $300 | Needham, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of Hope | $11,000 | Ipswich, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Reserach For Heart Disease. | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support An Organization That Prevents And Alleviates Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies By Mobilizing The Power Of Volunteers And The Generosity Of Donors. | 2021 |
| Feeding San Diego | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Connect Every Person Facing Hunger With Nutritious Meals By Maximizing Food Rescue | 2021 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Engage A Caring Community To Help Transition Age Foster Youth Achieve Self-sufficiency And Well-being | 2021 |
| Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary | $500 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Vision And Hearing Programs, Including The Schepens Eye Research Institute, The Center For Human Hearing And The Ocular Genomics Institute. | 2021 |
| Mass General Hospital Fund | $500 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Mass General Hospital To Respond When A Need Or Opportunity Arises, Combating A Public Health Emergency, Innovative Patient Programming And Research Programs | 2021 |
| Muscular Distrophy Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Research Dedicated To Curing Muscular Dystrophy, Als, And Related Diseases. | 2021 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $5,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2021 |
| The Trustees Of Reservations | $500 | Beverly, MA, US | To Preserve, For Public Use And Enjoyment, Properties Of Exceptional Scenic, Historic And Ecological Value In Massachusetts | 2021 |
| Bellesini Academy | $1,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Bellesini Academy. | 2021 |
| Church Of The Nativity | $2,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2021 |
| St Cecillia Parish | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2021 |
| Bellesini Academy | $1,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Bellesini Academy. | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support An Organization That Prevents And Alleviates Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies By Mobilizing The Power Of Volunteers And The Generosity Of Donors. | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $55,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring | 2020 |
| Boston College | $40,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2020 |
| Boston Pal | $25,250 | Boston, MA, US | To Support The Boston Police Department In Its Efforts To Engage Under-resourced Youth In Boston To Embark On A Productive And Positive Journey In Life And Positively Impact Communities Throughout The City Of Boston. | 2020 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $15,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance | 2020 |
| National Ms Society | $300 | Waltham, MA, US | To Support Reasearch For Multiple Sclerosis | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of Hope | $7,650 | Ipswich, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2020 |
| Scholar Athlete Program | $3,500 | Roxbury, MA, US | To Support Academic Achievement Through Athletics | 2020 |
| The Governor's Academy | $5,000 | Byfield, MA, US | Improvement In Educational Programs And Development Programs For Students | 2020 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $2,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2020 |
| Ies Abroad | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Study Programs Abroad For U.s. College-aged Students | 2020 |
| Aarp | $75 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Research | 2018 |
| Ace Bailey Children's Foundation | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Support Hospitalized Children Through The Building And Renovation Of Hospital Environments That Improve The Familyt-centered And Softer Side Of Hospital Care | 2018 |
| Alzheimers Association | $100 | Watertown, MA, US | To Support Alzheimers Research | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support Cancer Research | 2018 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Reserach For Heart Disease. | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Support An Organization That Prevents And Alleviates Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies By Mobilizing The Power Of Volunteers And The Generosity Of Donors. | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $53,750 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring | 2018 |
| Boston College | $20,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2018 |
| Boston Police Athletic League | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Boston Children. | 2018 |
| Boxford Trails Associationboxford Open Land Trust | $100 | Boxford, MA, US | To Preserve And Protect Boxford's Environmen | 2018 |
| Brady Center To Prevent Gun Voilence | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Advocate For Gun Control And Against Gun Violence | 2018 |
| Brookwood School | $200 | Manchester By The Sea, MA, US | To Support Education And Programs | 2018 |
| Cure S M A | $100 | Elk Grove, IL, US | To Support Medical Research | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $2,000 | Bathesda, MD, US | Medical Reserach To Find A Cure For People With Cycstic Fibrosis | 2018 |
| Equine Rescue Network | $200 | Middleton, MA, US | Network Fo Advocates Working Together To Help Slaughter-bound, Neglected, Abandoned, Lost/stolen/missing Horses In The Usa | 2018 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $38,900 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance | 2018 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | $100 | Danvers, MA, US | To Strengthen The Communities Of Essex County By Promoting Philanthropy And Managing Assets, Making Grants, And Engaging In Strategic Community Leadership | 2018 |
| Farmsteads Of New England Inc | $100 | Hillsboro, NH, US | To Support A Farming Community That Employs Austistic And Other Developmental Individuals | 2018 |
| Girls Scouts Of Eastern Massachusetss | $100 | Boston, MA, US | To Assist Girls To Become Leaders Of Courage, Confidence And Character Who Make The World A Better Place | 2018 |
| Helen D'alelio Family Foundation | $500 | Medford, MA, US | To Support Local Community Organizations | 2018 |
| Ies Abroad | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Study Programs Abroad For U.s. College-aged Students | 2018 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | $100 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Diabetes Research | 2018 |
| Leaukemia & Lymphoma | $300 | Rye Brook, NY, US | To Support A Healthy Agency Dedicated To Blood Cancer. | 2018 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | $300 | Ossing, NY, US | To Support Religious And Educational Programs | 2018 |
| Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary | $100 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Vision And Hearing Programs, Including The Schepens Eye Research Institute, The Center For Human Hearing And The Ocular Genomics Institute. | 2018 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $100 | Irving, TX, US | To Support The Fight To End Drunk Driving, Help Fight Drugged Driving, Support The Victims Of These Violent Crimes, And Prevent Underage Drinking. | 2018 |
| Muscular Distrophy Association | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Muscular Dystrophy Research | 2018 |
| National Ms Sociaety | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | To Support Reasearch For Multiple Sclerosis | 2018 |
| Our Lady Of Hope | $6,000 | Ipswich, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2018 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $250 | Needham, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research | 2018 |
| Saugus Lions Club | $250 | Saugus, MA, US | To Support People In The Saugus Community | 2018 |
| Scholar Athlete Program | $1,650 | Roxbury, MA, US | To Support Academic Achievement Through Athletics | 2018 |
| Special Olympics | $100 | Malborough, MA, US | To Support Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities To Train And Compete | 2018 |
| Spectrum Nonprofit Services | $2,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | To Offer Consulting And Training Services That Empower Organizations To Make Strategic Decisions To Strengthen Impact In Their Communities | 2018 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $1,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2018 |
| The Governor's Academy | $25,300 | Byfield, MA, US | Improvement In Educational Programs And Development Programs For Students | 2018 |
| Trustees Of Philips Academy | $200 | Andover, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance | 2018 |
| Uncommon Threads | $500 | Lawrence, MA, US | To Boost Women's Self-esteem Through The Power Of Clothes | 2018 |
| Wgbh | $100 | Boston, MA, US | To Enrich People's Lives Through Programs And Services That Educate, Inspire, And Entertain, Fostering Citizenship And Culture, The Joy Of Learning And The Power Of Diverse Perspectives | 2018 |
| Aarp | $25 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Research | 2017 |
| Alzheimers Association | $250 | Watertown, MA, US | To Support Alzheimers Research | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Reserach For Heart Disease. | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support An Organization That Prevents And Alleviates Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies By Mobilizing The Power Of Volunteers And The Generosity Of Donors. | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $65,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring | 2017 |
| Boston College | $10,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2017 |
| Boston Polica Athletic League | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Boston Children. | 2017 |
| Boxford Trails Associationboxford Open Land Trust | $100 | Boxford, MA, US | To Preserve And Protect Boxford's Environmen | 2017 |
| Brookwood School | $200 | Manchester By The Sea, MA, US | To Support Education And Programs | 2017 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $100 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Support People In Need | 2017 |
| Celebrity Series Of Boston | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Performing Arts | 2017 |
| Community Giving Tree | $1,000 | Boxford, MA, US | To Help Low-income Families Raise Healthy Children By Providing Necessities | 2017 |
| Cure S M A | $2,000 | Elk Grove, IL, US | To Support Medical Research | 2017 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $4,280 | Bathesda, MD, US | Medical Reserach To Find A Cure For People With Cycstic Fibrosis | 2017 |
| Dana-farber Cancer Institute | $250 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $40,500 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance | 2017 |
| Farmsteads Of New England Inc | $350 | Hillsboro, NH, US | To Support A Farming Community That Employs Austistic And Other Developmental Individuals | 2017 |
| Foundatin Of Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics | $500 | Downers Grove, IL, US | To Support Medical Treatments To Children. | 2017 |
| Ies Abroad | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Study Programs Abroad For U.s. College-aged Students | 2017 |
| Ipswich River Watershed | $100 | Ipswich, MA, US | To Support Community Programs | 2017 |
| Leaukemia & Lymphoma | $300 | Rye Brook, NY, US | To Support A Healthy Agency Dedicated To Blood Cancer. | 2017 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | $100 | Ossing, NY, US | To Support Religious And Educational Programs | 2017 |
| Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary | $300 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Vision And Hearing Programs, Including The Schepens Eye Research Institute, The Center For Human Hearing And The Ocular Genomics Institute. | 2017 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $100 | Irving, TX, US | To Support The Fight To End Drunk Driving, Help Fight Drugged Driving, Support The Victims Of These Violent Crimes, And Prevent Underage Drinking. | 2017 |
| Our Lady Of Hope | $5,800 | Ipswich, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2017 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $200 | Needham, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Rising Stars Of Bpo | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Educational Programs For At-risk Children | 2017 |
| Scholar Athlete Program | $1,650 | Roxbury, MA, US | To Support Academic Achievement Through Athletics | 2017 |
| Shore Country Day School | $500 | Beverley, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance. | 2017 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $100 | Chantilly, VA, US | To Support Thye Idea Of Equal Justice And Equal Opportunity A Reality | 2017 |
| Special Olympics | $100 | Malborough, MA, US | To Support Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities To Train And Compete | 2017 |
| St Rose Of Lima Church | $700 | Topsfield, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2017 |
| The Catholic Appeal | $2,500 | Braintree, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2017 |
| The Felix Organization | $1,800 | Locust Valley, NY, US | To Support | 2017 |
| The Governor's Academy | $25,000 | Byfield, MA, US | Improvement In Educational Programs And Development Programs For Students | 2017 |
| The Ulman Cancer Fund | $250 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Support Young Adults And Their Loved Ones Who Have Been Impacted By Cancer | 2017 |
| Trustees Of Philips Academy | $100 | Andover, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance | 2017 |
| Unicef-usa | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Families When Natural Disasters Strike | 2017 |
| Ymca | $250 | Boxford, MA, US | To Support Recreational Programs And Services For All Ages | 2017 |
| Youth Enrichment Services | $500 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Boston Children With Affordable And Impactful Sporths-based Youth Programs | 2017 |
| Youth Villages Of Massachusetts | $5,000 | Woburn, MA, US | To Support Children And Young People Who Face A Wide Range Of Problems | 2017 |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | $125 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support Wildlife Conservation | 2017 |
| Aarp | $50 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Medical Research | 2016 |
| Ace Bailey Childrens Foundation | $1,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Support A Foundation That Improves The Hospital Experience For Pediatric Patients And Their Families. | 2016 |
| Alzheimers Association | $100 | Watertown, MA, US | To Support Alzheimers Research | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support Cancer Research | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Support An Organization That Prevents And Alleviates Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies By Mobilizing The Power Of Volunteers And The Generosity Of Donors. | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $62,600 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Youth Mentoring | 2016 |
| Boston College | $26,650 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | To Support Educational, Religious, Mentoring And General Support For Boston College. | 2016 |
| Boston Scholar Athlete Program | $3,475 | Roxbury, MA, US | To Support An Organization That Encourages Academic Achievement Through Athletics. | 2016 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $2,000 | Bathesda, MD, US | Medical Research To Find A Cure People With Cycstic Fibrosis. | 2016 |
| Dana-farber Cancer Institute | $250 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | $300 | Landover, MD, US | To Support The Fight To Overcome The Challenges Of Living With Epilepsy, And To Accelerate Therapies To Stop Seizures, Find Cures And Save Lives. | 2016 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | $19,070 | Lawrence, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Boston Pops | $100 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Community Programs | 2016 |
| Ies Abroad | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Study Programs Abroad For U.s. College-aged Students | 2016 |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary School | $1,000 | Stil River, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance. | 2016 |
| Invest In Others Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Financial Assistance To Non-profit Agencies Supporting A Broad Range Of Humanitarian Causes | 2016 |
| Ipswich River Watershed | $100 | Ipswich, MA, US | To Support Community Programs | 2016 |
| Lungstrong | $250 | Amesbury, MA, US | To Fund Research For Lung Cancer | 2016 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | $100 | Maryknoll, NY, US | To Support Religious And Educational Programs | 2016 |
| Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary | $100 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Vision And Hearing Programs, Including The Schepens Eye Research Institute, The Center For Human Hearing And The Ocular Genomics Institute. | 2016 |
| Merrimac Valley Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | To Support A Nonprofit Housing Ministry That Shares A Global Vision Where Everyone Has A Decent Place To Live. | 2016 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $100 | Irving, TX, US | To Support The Fight To End Drunk Driving, Help Fight Drugged Driving, Support The Victims Of These Violent Crimes, And Prevent Underage Drinking. | 2016 |
| Muscular Distrophy Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Research Dedicated To Curing Muscular Dystrophy, Als, And Related Diseases. | 2016 |
| Olmstead Tree Society - Emerald Necklace Conservancy | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Protect And Regenerate The Trees, Tree Canopy, And Parkway Trees Of The Emerald Necklace Park System, And To Educate Citizens About Their Care And Value To The Urban Landscape. | 2016 |
| Our Lady Of Hope | $7,000 | Ipswich, MA, US | Religious Support To Meet General Budgetary Needs | 2016 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $200 | Needham, MA, US | To Support Cancer Research | 2016 |
| San Diego Foundation | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | To Support A Foundation That Has Been Helping Passionate, Socially Minded Citizens Find Ways To Create Positive Impact In Communities Across The San Diego Region, To Make The San Diego Region A Better Place To Work, Enjoy, Live And Learn, Both Today And In The Future. | 2016 |
| Shore Country Day School | $100 | Beverley, MA, US | Primary Education Support Including Scholarships And Other Assistance. | 2016 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support Medical Research That Understands, Treats And Defeats Childhood Cancer And Other Life-threatening Diseases. | 2016 |
| The Governor's Academy | $35,000 | Byfield, MA, US | Improvement In Educational Programs And Development Programs For Students | 2016 |
| The Trustees Of Reservations | $200 | Beverly, MA, US | To Preserve, For Public Use And Enjoyment, Properties Of Exceptional Scenic, Historic And Ecological Value In Massachusetts | 2016 |
| Wgbh | $100 | Boston, MA, US | To Support Community Programs | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 27-4292722 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1 AVERY ST APT 31B Boston, MA 02111-1027 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Dwyer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | William E Dwyer Iii |
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| Trustee | Christine M Dwyer |
Forms 990-PF
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