Dorchester Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 47-4386252

Foundation Overview

Based in Newton Upper Falls, MA, Dorchester Foundation Inc has awarded 257 grants totaling $1,355,023 to organizations in Massachusetts, New York and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $25 to $213,587, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,355,023
Total Assets
$87,155
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$2,275
% Median Grant Growth
+52% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 4%

2 of 52 recipients (4%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Massachusetts

80% 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 Boston (38%), Dorchester (9%), West Brookline (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+18232%

Strong 18232% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dorchester 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
Saint Margaret's Window Rehabilitation $213,587 Dorchester, MA, US Stain Glass Window Rehabilitation 2024
American Red Cross $2,050 Washington, DC, US General Assistance 2024
Boston Rescue Mission $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Friends Of The Unborn $3,500 Quincy, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Newton Wellesley Hospital $50,000 Newton, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Project Care & Concern $4,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Women's Lunch Place $3,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Saint Francis House $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Salvation Army $1,000 Canton, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Greater Boston Food Bank $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Project Bread $1,500 East Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
We Can $1,000 Harwich Port, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Catholic Charities $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Catholic Relief Services $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Assistance 2024
Saint Julia Parish $6,000 Weston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Catholic Appeal $5,000 Braintree, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Wounded Warrior $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Assistance 2024
Mayo Clinic $2,500 Rochester, MN, US General Assistance 2024
Sumaira Foundation $10,000 Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Unicef Usa $500 New York, NY, US General Assistance 2024
Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Brigham & Women's Hospital $12,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Dana Farber $12,000 West Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Boston Childrens Hospital $12,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Mass General Hospital $12,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Laboure College $2,000 Milton, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Saint Margaret's Window Rehabilitation $213,587 Dorchester, MA, US Stain Glass Window Rehabilitation 2024
American Red Cross $2,050 Washington, DC, US General Assistance 2024
Boston Rescue Mission $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Friends Of The Unborn $3,500 Quincy, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Newton Wellesley Hospital $50,000 Newton, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Project Care & Concern $4,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Women's Lunch Place $3,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Saint Francis House $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Salvation Army $1,000 Canton, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Greater Boston Food Bank $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Project Bread $1,500 East Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
We Can $1,000 Harwich Port, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Catholic Charities $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Catholic Relief Services $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Assistance 2024
Saint Julia Parish $6,000 Weston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Catholic Appeal $5,000 Braintree, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Wounded Warrior $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Assistance 2024
Mayo Clinic $2,500 Rochester, MN, US General Assistance 2024
Sumaira Foundation $10,000 Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Unicef Usa $500 New York, NY, US General Assistance 2024
Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Brigham & Women's Hospital $12,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Dana Farber $12,000 West Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Boston Childrens Hospital $12,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Mass General Hospital $12,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Laboure College $2,000 Milton, MA, US General Assistance 2024
Brigham & Women's Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Dana Farber $10,000 West Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Sumaira Foundation $10,000 Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Newton Wellesley Hospital $10,000 Newton, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Mass General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Saint Julia Parish $5,000 Weston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Cardinal's Christmas Campaign $4,000 Braintree, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Boston Childrens Hospital $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Mayo Clinic $2,500 Rochester, MN, US General Assistance 2023
Blanchards Anguilla Children's Fund $2,500 Meads Bay, ANGUILA, AV General Assistance 2023
Project Care & Concern $4,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assitance 2023
Laboure College $2,500 Milton, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Women's Lunch Place $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Boston Rescue Mission $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Wounded Warrior $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US General Assistance 2023
Greater Boston Food Bank $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Saint Monica's Food Pantry $1,500 South Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Saint Francis House $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Catholic Charities $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Friends Of The Unborn $1,000 Quincy, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Catholic Relief Services $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Assistance 2023
Project Bread $1,000 East Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Vermontorg $527 Burlington, VT, US General Assistance 2023
Maui Food Bank $518 Wailuku, HI, US General Assistance 2023
Unicef Usa $500 New York, NY, US General Assistance 2023
Salvation Army $500 Canton, MA, US General Assistance 2023
We Can $500 Harwich Port, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Brigham & Women's Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Dana Farber $10,000 West Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Sumaira Foundation $10,000 Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Newton Wellesley Hospital $10,000 Newton, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Mass General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Saint Julia Parish $5,000 Weston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Cardinal's Christmas Campaign $4,000 Braintree, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Boston Childrens Hospital $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Mayo Clinic $2,500 Rochester, MN, US General Assistance 2023
Blanchards Anguilla Children's Fund $2,500 Meads Bay, ANGUILA, AV General Assistance 2023
Project Care & Concern $4,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assitance 2023
Laboure College $2,500 Milton, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Women's Lunch Place $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Boston Rescue Mission $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Wounded Warrior $1,500 Jacksonville, FL, US General Assistance 2023
Greater Boston Food Bank $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Saint Monica's Food Pantry $1,500 South Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Saint Francis House $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Catholic Charities $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Friends Of The Unborn $1,000 Quincy, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Catholic Relief Services $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Assistance 2023
Project Bread $1,000 East Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Vermontorg $527 Burlington, VT, US General Assistance 2023
Maui Food Bank $518 Wailuku, HI, US General Assistance 2023
Unicef Usa $500 New York, NY, US General Assistance 2023
Salvation Army $500 Canton, MA, US General Assistance 2023
We Can $500 Harwich Port, MA, US General Assistance 2023
Blanchards Anguilla Children's Fund $3,000 Meads Bay, Foreign, AV General Assistance 2022
Boston Childrens Hospital $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Boston Rescue Mission $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Brigham & Women's Hospital $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Catholic Appeal $3,000 Braintree, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Catholic Charities $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Dana Farber $4,000 West Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Friends Of The Unborn $500 Quincy, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Greater Boston Food Bank $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Laboure College $5,000 Milton, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Mass General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Project Bread $1,500 East Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Project Care & Concern $3,500 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Salvation Army $500 Canton, MA, US General Assistance 2022
St Julia's Parish $3,000 Weston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
St Monica Food Pantry $1,500 South Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Unicef $500 New York, NY, US General Assistance 2022
We Can $500 Harwich Port, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Women's Lunch Place $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Wounded Warrior $500 Jacksonville, FL, US General Assistance 2022
Mayo Clinic $2,500 Rochester, MN, US General Assistance 2022
Middlesex Human Services $500 Waltham, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Saint Francis House $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Joseph Dodo Nee Foundation $2,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Newton Wellesley Hospital $20,000 Newton, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Sumaira Foundation $12,500 Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2022
American Red Cross $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US General Assistance 2022
Blanchards Anguilla Children's Fund $3,000 Meads Bay, Foreign, AV General Assistance 2022
Boston Childrens Hospital $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Boston Rescue Mission $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Brigham & Women's Hospital $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Catholic Appeal $3,000 Braintree, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Catholic Charities $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Dana Farber $4,000 West Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Friends Of The Unborn $500 Quincy, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Greater Boston Food Bank $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Laboure College $5,000 Milton, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Mass General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Project Bread $1,500 East Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Project Care & Concern $3,500 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Salvation Army $500 Canton, MA, US General Assistance 2022
St Julia's Parish $3,000 Weston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
St Monica Food Pantry $1,500 South Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Unicef $500 New York, NY, US General Assistance 2022
We Can $500 Harwich Port, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Women's Lunch Place $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Wounded Warrior $500 Jacksonville, FL, US General Assistance 2022
Mayo Clinic $2,500 Rochester, MN, US General Assistance 2022
Middlesex Human Services $500 Waltham, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Saint Francis House $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Joseph Dodo Nee Foundation $2,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Newton Wellesley Hospital $20,000 Newton, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Sumaira Foundation $12,500 Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2022
American Red Cross $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US General Assistance 2022
Blanchards Anguilla Children's Fund $3,000 Meads Bay, Foreign, AV General Assistance 2022
Boston Childrens Hospital $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Boston Rescue Mission $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Brigham & Women's Hospital $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Catholic Appeal $3,000 Braintree, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Catholic Charities $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Dana Farber $4,000 West Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Friends Of The Unborn $500 Quincy, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Greater Boston Food Bank $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Laboure College $5,000 Milton, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Mass General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Project Bread $1,500 East Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Project Care & Concern $3,500 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Salvation Army $500 Canton, MA, US General Assistance 2022
St Julia's Parish $3,000 Weston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
St Monica Food Pantry $1,500 South Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Unicef $500 New York, NY, US General Assistance 2022
We Can $500 Harwich Port, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Women's Lunch Place $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Wounded Warrior $500 Jacksonville, FL, US General Assistance 2022
Mayo Clinic $2,500 Rochester, MN, US General Assistance 2022
Middlesex Human Services $500 Waltham, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Saint Francis House $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Joseph Dodo Nee Foundation $2,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Newton Wellesley Hospital $20,000 Newton, MA, US General Assistance 2022
Sumaira Foundation $12,500 Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2022
American Red Cross $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2022
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US General Assistance 2022
Blanchards Anguilla Children's Fund $5,000 Meads Bay, N/A, AV General Assistance 2021
Boston Childrens Hospital $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Boston Rescue Mission $1,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Brigham & Women's Hospital $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Chatham Food Pantry $500 Chatham, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Dana Farber $1,000 West Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Dorchester House Food Pantry $1,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Friends Of The Unborn $500 Quincy, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Greater Boston Food Bank $3,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Laboure College $500 Milton, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Mass General Hospital $25 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Newton Food Pantry $500 Newton, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Project Bread $3,000 East Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Project Care & Concern $3,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Salvation Army $1,500 Canton, MA, US General Assistance 2021
St Julia's Parish $3,000 Weston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
St Margaret-brett Food Pantry $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
St Monica Food Pantry $1,000 South Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Unicef $4,183 New York, NY, US General Assistance 2021
We Can $500 Harwich Port, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Women's Lunch Place $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2021
Wounded Warrior $500 Jacksonville, FL, US General Assistance 2021
Culture Aid Nola $1,500 New Orleans, LA, US General Assistance 2021
Catholic Relief Services $2,500 Baltimore, MD, US General Assistance 2021
Imagine Water Works $500 New Orleans, LA, US General Assistance 2021
New Orleans Musician Clinic $500 New Orleans, LA, US General Assistance 2021
Americares $2,000 Stanford, CT, US General Assistance 2021
Blanchards Anguilla Children's Fund $12,000 Meads Bay, N/A, AV General Assistance 2020
Boston Childrens Hospital $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Boston Rescue Mission $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Brigham & Women's Hospital $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Bristol Lodge Waltham $1,500 Waltham, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Catholic Charities $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Centre Street Newton Food Pantry $2,000 Newton Centre, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Chatham Food Pantry $1,000 Chatham, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Dana Farber $5,000 West Brookline, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Dorchester House Food Pantry $3,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Greater Boston Food Bank $4,035 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Mass General Hospital $3,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Newton Food Pantry $1,500 Newton, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Pine Street Inn $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Project Bread $4,500 East Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Project Care & Concern $2,300 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Riverside Community Care $10,000 Dedham, MA, US General Assistance 2020
St Julia's Parish $4,000 Weston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Women's Lunch Place $4,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
St Margaret-brett Food Pantry $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Chelsea Collaborative Food Pantry $500 Chelsea, MA, US General Assistance 2020
St Monica Food Pantry $500 South Boston, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Morning Star Food Pantry $500 Mattapan, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Blessed Mother Theresa Food Pantry $1,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Wounded Warrior $500 Jacksonville, FL, US General Assistance 2020
Friends Of The Unborn $1,000 Quincy, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Unicef $3,546 New York, NY, US General Assistance 2020
Ymca $25,000 West Roxbury, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Salvation Army $2,500 Canton, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Salvation Army Chelsea $1,040 Chelsea, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Tulane University $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Assistance 2020
Laboure College $1,030 Milton, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Northfield Mount Herman School $1,000 Gill, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Catholic Appeal $300 Braintree, MA, US General Assistance 2020
We Can $1,000 Harwich Port, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Chatham Athletic Association $500 Chatham, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Atwood House-chatham Historical Society $700 Chatham, MA, US General Assistance 2020
Project Care & Concern $2,000 Dorchester, MA, US General Assistance 2018

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Dorchester Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 47-4386252
Website http://www.thedorchesterfoundation.com
Address 1234 CHESTNUT STREET 211 Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dorchester Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President, Treasurer, Dire Teresa M Clark
Director Gregory T Clark

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.