Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc
Dennison Charitable Foundation, inc. Was formed for the purpose of sponsoring activities designed to generate awareness and charitable contributions to be used to fund medical research and development needed to find a cure for the condition known as multiple sclerosis and for the benevolent purpose of assisting persons afflicted by multiple sclerosis.
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc gave $240K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $240,000
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,286
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $78,184
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Ms Society ($105K). Together the top 7 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2024) to $240K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ms Society New York, NY | Organization's Purpose. | $105,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Organization's Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Parnters in Health Boston, MA | Organization's Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Organization's Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Greater NE Boston, MA | Organization's Purpose. | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Medford, MA | Organization's Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Pernet Family Health Service Worcester, MA | Organization's Purpose. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,184 | $256,952 | $255,098 | $240,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $74,970 | $231,030 | $185,078 | $170,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $31,433 | $96,419 | $98,125 | — | — |
| 2022 | $30,724 | $97,911 | $82,450 | — | — |
| 2021 | $15,263 | $87,268 | $74,804 | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,799 | $65,485 | $63,554 | — | — |
About Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Lakeville, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $240K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Timothy B. Dennison, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy B. Dennison
President & Treasurer
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kennison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mehrman
Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc gave $240K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $170K across 4 grants.
What is Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (44%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organization's Purpose." (7 grants).
Who are Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Ms Society ($105,000), Salvation Army ($25,000) and Parnters in Health ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc?
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc reported $78K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $257K.
What is Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc?
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Lakeville, MA. It holds $78K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dennison Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3325820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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