Foundations that fund organizations in Dorcester, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dorcester nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $21K to Dorcester organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dorcester around $5,500. 3 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dorcester
- $21K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $5,500
- Based in MA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dorcester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderegg Family Foundation | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bond Bros Foundation Inc | Medford, MA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | Programs and support |
| Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust #1 | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Entity support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Dorcester, Massachusetts?
Anderegg Family Foundation, Bond Bros Foundation Inc, Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust #1 reported grants to Dorcester organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Dorcester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.