Dorchester Foundation Inc
Dorchester Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts. Established in 2015 by Terry Clark (Greene) and Greg Clark, both raised in Dorchester, it supports charitable organizations and describes its purpose as improving quality of life for people in need.
Dorchester Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dorchester Foundation Inc gave $367K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Massachusetts. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $366,637
- +294.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,101
- +324.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,275
- Total assets
- $87,155
- +422.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dorchester Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1234 Chestnut Street 211, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
Phone: (781) 899-6979
Website: https://www.thedorchesterfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorchester Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Margaret's Window Rehabilitation ($214K). Together the top 10 received $337K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 146 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants were concentrated in Massachusetts, which accounted for 98% of grant dollars. Smaller reported shares went to recipients in Minnesota, Washington, D.C., and Florida. The listed 2025 recipients include organizations in Dorchester, Boston, Newton, Brookline, Weston, Quincy, and other Massachusetts communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dorchester Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 26 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $214K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $214K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 685% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2022) to $367K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Margaret's Window Rehabilitation Dorchester, MA | Stain Glass Window Rehabilitation | $213,587 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | General Assistance | $50,000 |
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | General Assistance | $12,500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA | General Assistance | $12,000 |
| Dana Farber West Brookline, MA | General Assistance | $12,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital Boston, MA | General Assistance | $12,000 |
| Sumaira Foundation Brookline, MA | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Saint Julia Parish Weston, MA | General Assistance | $6,000 |
| Catholic Appeal Braintree, MA | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Project Care & Concern Dorchester, MA | General Assistance | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,155 | $440,298 | $369,833 | $366,637 | 26 | $369,833 | $4,551 |
| 2024 | $16,690 | $101,020 | $95,879 | $93,045 | 28 | $95,879 | $695 |
| 2023 | $11,549 | $100,000 | $92,413 | $91,000 | 28 | $91,000 | $1,025 |
| 2022 | $3,962 | $41,000 | $48,043 | $46,708 | 27 | $46,708 | $314 |
| 2021 | $11,005 | $125,000 | $115,251 | $113,951 | 37 | — | $377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorchester Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to give back to communities and people in need by supporting several causes, with the aim of promoting stability and accessibility for communities needing additional resources.
Its giving includes food assistance, healthcare, and humanitarian services. For example, Friends of the Unborn describes its work as providing housing and support for pregnant women and mothers of newborn children. Women’s Lunch Place says it supports women experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty through a day shelter and services focused on nutrition, health, housing, and economic empowerment. Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring, sorting, and distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $366,637. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $213,587, with a median of $2,275. Its largest reported award was $213,587 to Saint Margaret’s Window Rehabilitation in Dorchester for stained-glass window rehabilitation. Other large awards included $50,000 to Newton Wellesley Hospital for general assistance, $12,500 to Mass General Hospital, and $12,000 each to Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber, and Boston Children’s Hospital, all for general assistance.
Other 2025 recipients included Sumaira Foundation ($10,000), Saint Julia Parish ($6,000), Catholic Appeal ($5,000), Project Care & Concern ($4,000), Friends of the Unborn ($3,500), and Women’s Lunch Place ($3,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Teresa M. Clark as president and treasurer, and Gregory T. Clark as a director.
Dorchester Foundation Inc is led by Teresa M. Clark, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Teresa M. Clark
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory T. Clark
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Dorchester Foundation Inc
How much does Dorchester Foundation Inc give each year?
Dorchester Foundation Inc gave $367K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 28 grants.
What is Dorchester Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dorchester Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,275, and its average grant was $14,101, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dorchester Foundation Inc that year got $214K on average.
Where does Dorchester Foundation Inc give grants?
Dorchester Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants) and Dorchester, MA (2 grants).
Does Dorchester Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Dorchester Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dorchester Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dorchester Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Margaret's Window Rehabilitation ($213,587), Newton Wellesley Hospital ($50,000) and Mass General Hospital ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dorchester Foundation Inc?
Dorchester Foundation Inc reported $87K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $370K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorchester Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to give back to communities and people in need by supporting several causes, with the aim of promoting stability and accessibility for communities needing additional resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorchester Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorchester Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dorchester Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4386252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Dorchester Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Dorchester Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dorchester-foundation-inc-morg_72ea3f05d6714b91a45dc233f1eba39f
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