Private foundation · EIN 04-1611615 · Worcester, Massachusetts · Human services

Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $120K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $388K total, median $120K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Awards and grants to serve the needs and promote the general welfare of visually impaired residents of worcester county, massachusetts.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$388K
Median grant
$120K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$6.7M

How to apply

Description of program & itemized detail of expenses Contact: Memorial Foundation for the Blind I, 799 W Boylston St, Worcester, Ma, 5088549980 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Awards and grants to serve the needs and promote the general welfare of visually impaired residents of worcester county, massachusetts.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 2 of 3 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mab Community ServicesWorcester, MAGeneral support$120K
Audio JournalWorcester, MAGeneral support$120K

About this foundation

Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1951. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Description of program & itemized detail of expenses Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $388K across 3 grants, a median of $120K.

Where does Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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