Demoulas Foundation
The Demoulas Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1964 and based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The foundation serves as the philanthropic vehicle of Arthur T. Demoulas and his family. Arthur Telemachus Demoulas, raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, built the family business through Demoulas Super Markets in the Boston area. The foundation accepts unsolicited nonprofit applications for funding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.9M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
209
+1.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not publicly disclose a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas:
- Civic and Cultural Organizations — The foundation's largest giving area, including support for performing arts and community organizations
- Educational Organizations — The foundation's second largest giving area, with emphasis on K-12 education
- Health Organizations — Including hospitals and health-related institutions
- Churches, Temples and Religious Organizations — Support for religious institutions
- Human Services — Community development and social services
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains a low profile and does not publicly disclose detailed funding priorities or grant guidelines. However, it is known to accept unsolicited nonprofit applications.
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts mailing address requests for grant proposals, though it operates with minimal staff. Prospective applicants are advised to persist with follow-up calls if needed.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the Boston area and Greater Lowell region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $23,763,244
- Total Giving: $1,134,077
- Revenue: $819,000
- Expenses: $1,250,000
- Total Liabilities: $20,700
The foundation ranks in the top 2% of nonprofits nationally by assets and in the top 3% of organizations in Massachusetts.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,915,899 | $23,763,244 | $23,398,263 |
| Revenue | $995,482 | $819,411 | $780,037 |
| Expenses | $1,214,275 | $1,245,726 | $1,213,851 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,158,453 | $1,156,327 | $1,144,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $937,410 | $756,762 | $716,836 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,148,316 | $1,185,779 | $1,176,263 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR T DEMOULAS | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| SUSAN M DUFRESNE | FISCAL OFFICER | 6 | $37,500 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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