Private foundation · EIN 04-3105650 · Worcester, Massachusetts

Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $15K. 64% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$1.3M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Info Available in Taxpayer Office Contributions Less Than 10000Worcester, MACharitable Contribution$354K
United Way of Central MaWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$171K
Boys & Girls Club of WorcesterWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$129K
Scholarship AmericaDetroit, MICharitable Contribution$78K
Regional Environment CouncilWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$65K
Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern MichiganFarmington, MICharitable Contribution$33K
Rise Above FoundationNorthbridge, MACharitable Contribution$30K
YMCA of Central MaWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$28K
City of Worcester DyoWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$25K
Worcester State FoundationWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$25K
Worcester Rise for HealthWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$25K
Community Legal AidWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$25K
Worcester Community Action CouncilWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$25K
Nativity School of WorcesterWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$25K
Advocates IncFramingham, MACharitable Contribution$25K
Worcester Education CollaborativeWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$20K
Crocodile River MusicWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$16K
Museum of WorcesterWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$15K
Girl Scouts of Central & Western MaWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$15K
Project Play2learnLexington, MACharitable Contribution$15K
Sweet InspirationsMilford, MACharitable Contribution$15K
Center for Success NetworkDetroit, MICharitable Contribution$15K
Yes We CareWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$15K
Alternatives for GirlsDetroit, MICharitable Contribution$15K
Meryl's Safe HavenWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$15K
Howell Area Parks & Recreation AuthorityHowell, MICharitable Contribution$15K
IicfLos Angeles, CACharitable Contribution$13K
Wave ProjectClinton Township, MICharitable Contribution$10K
LacasaHowell, MICharitable Contribution$10K
Revive and Thrive ProjectGrand Rapids, MICharitable Contribution$10K
Developing KidsDetroit, MICharitable Contribution$10K
Fourblock FoundationNew York, NYCharitable Contribution$10K
Westran Insurance Scholarship FoundationLansing, MICharitable Contribution$10K
Agua Para la VidaBerkeley, CACharitable Contribution$10K
No Evil ProjectAuburn, MACharitable Contribution$10K
Worcester Center for Performing ArtsWorcester, MACharitable Contribution$10K

By state: Massachusetts 23 · Michigan 10 · California 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts, administered in care of Kimberly Salmon, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 36 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (23 grants), Michigan (10 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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