Dorchester Foundation Incorporated
The Dorchester Foundation is a private nonprofit based in Newton Upper Falls, MA; the site displays Tax I.D. 47-4386252 and states a mission of supporting health, wellness, and community services. The site lists organizations the foundation has supported and provides contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Massachusetts-based health or community-service nonprofit requesting modest general-assistance support and connected to local networks or referrals.
Good Fit
- • Programs in health, hospitals, or community human services located in Massachusetts.
- • Project budgets consistent with small grants (typically under $10K).
- • Existing relationship, introduction, or prior collaboration with local grantees or foundation contacts.
- • Clear demonstration of local community impact or basic operating/general assistance needs.
Geography
Granting is heavily concentrated in Massachusetts (about 90% of dollars) but a small number of out-of-state and international payments appear; the footprint is effectively state-level with limited out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad set of independent recipients (28 distinct organizations) including hospitals, community groups, and parish efforts, with a mix of new and returning grantees indicating a diverse portfolio for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected organizations and does not run an open application process; while some new recipients appear (9 in 2023), entry appears driven by invitation or referral rather than a public application route.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
