Private foundation · EIN 04-6142600 · Worcester, Massachusetts

Wyman-Gordon Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (See attached) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $225K total, median $1,000. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions:

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$225K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See attached
Assets
$6.2M

How to apply

Contact: Wyman-Gordon Foundation, 100 Front Street 5th Floor, Worcester, Ma, 5084598000 Deadlines: Restrictions:

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Central MassachusettsWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$70K
EcotariumWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$30K
Willard House and Clock Museum IncNorth Grafton, MAGeneral purpose$20K
India Society of Worcester (isw)Shrewsbury, MAGeneral purpose$15K
Regional Environmental Council (rec)Worcester, MAGeneral purpose$15K
Worcester Animal Rescue League IncWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$15K
Habitat for Humanity Metro West Greater WorcesterWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Vna Care Network-Rose Monahan Hospice HomeWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts0worcesterWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$7,500
Worcester Rise for HealthWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
Worcester Art MuseumWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$2,000
Worcester Regional Research Bureau IncWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$2,000
American Red Cross-Central Massachusetts ChapterWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Arts Worcester IncWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Boys & Girls Club of WorcesterWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Edward M Kennedy Community Health CenterWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Family Health Center of WorcesterWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Girls Inc of WorcesterWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Hanover Theatre & ConservatoryWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Heart of New England CouncilWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Main South Community Development CorpWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Massachusetts Symphony OrchestraWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Mechanics HallWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Music Worcester IncWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
New England Botanic Garden at Tower HillBoylston, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Spectrum Health Systems IncWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Umass Memorial Health Care IncWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Wicn Public Radio IncWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Worcester Community Housing ResourcesWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Worcester County Food BankShrewsbury, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Worcester East Side Community Development CorporationWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Worcester Historical MuseumWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
You Inc Fa Seven Hills FoundationWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
YMCA of Central MassachusettsWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
YWCA of Central MassachusettsWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$1,000

About this foundation

Wyman-Gordon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Wyman-Gordon Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: See attached.

How much does Wyman-Gordon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $225K across 35 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Wyman-Gordon Foundation give?

Massachusetts (35 grants), per its latest filing.

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