Foundations that fund organizations in Dorchestr Center, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dorchestr Center nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $43K to Dorchestr Center organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dorchestr Center around $13K. 1 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dorchestr Center
- $43K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in MA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dorchestr Center organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gennie B Robinson Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Mfs Investment Management Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Foley Hoag Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | Internship and Career Development Program |
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 Dorchestr Center, Massachusetts?
Gennie B Robinson Trust, Mfs Investment Management Foundation Inc, Foley Hoag Foundation reported grants to Dorchestr Center 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 Dorchestr Center. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.