Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust
The Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. It made 29 grants totaling $38,360 in filing year 2025 to charitable organizations, primarily in Massachusetts.
Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust gave $38K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,360
- +155.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +38.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,323
- +84.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $321,886
- -12.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% 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 Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: (508) 797-4755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of Hebrew Universi ($11K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 29 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 115% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $38K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew Universi Worcester, MA | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $11,000 |
| Beloit College Worcester, MA | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $7,500 |
| Department of Education Worcester, MA | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $3,400 |
| Worcester County Food Bank Worcester, MA | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $1,500 |
| Milford Dept of Education Worcester, MA | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $1,500 |
| Impact Inc Worcester, MA | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $1,500 |
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Worcester, MA | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $1,500 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of Geriatric Auth of Milfor Worcester, MA | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $1,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital Worcester, MA | Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321,886 | $26,567 | $70,633 | $38,360 | 29 | $38,360 | $17,529 | $40,972 |
| 2024 | $365,952 | $44,405 | $46,382 | $15,030 | 21 | $15,065 | $35,788 | $36,538 |
| 2023 | $367,929 | $11,413 | $44,072 | $19,380 | 25 | $35,880 | $7,421 | — |
| 2022 | $400,588 | $48,224 | $44,151 | $17,865 | 33 | $34,365 | $42,673 | $34,041 |
| 2021 | $396,515 | $27,084 | $56,065 | $32,170 | 36 | $52,170 | $23,014 | $35,710 |
| 2020 | $425,496 | $6,080 | $36,277 | $13,565 | 14 | — | $12,716 | $33,876 |
| 2019 | $455,693 | $23,754 | $40,230 | $16,525 | 25 | — | $23,754 | $31,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $41K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes, including education, religious or social welfare purposes. The trust’s largest listed grants supported American Friends of Hebrew University ($11,000) and Beloit College ($7,500).
Among the 2025 grantees, IMPACT describes its mission as ending violence and abuse by supporting the leadership of those most affected. Worcester County Food Bank says it works to create a hunger-free community; Worcester Art Museum describes connecting people, communities, and cultures through art. Community Legal Aid says it provides legal assistance to low-income and elderly people, and Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts says it works to alleviate hunger and reduce food waste.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust awarded 29 grants totaling $38,360. Grant amounts ranged from $140 to $11,000, with a median of $500. Other notable grants included $3,400 to Department of Education and $1,500 each to Worcester County Food Bank, Milford Dept of Education, IMPACT Inc, and Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Warren M Yanoff is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust is led by Warren M. Yanoff, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Warren M. Yanoff
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $19K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to Warren M Yanoff (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust
How much does Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust give each year?
Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust gave $38K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 21 grants.
What is Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,323, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust give grants?
Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (28 grants).
Does Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational, Religious or Social Welfare Purposes" (29 grants).
Who are Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of Hebrew Universi ($11,000), Beloit College ($7,500) and Department of Education ($3,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust?
Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust reported $322K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes, including education, religious or social welfare purposes. The trust’s largest listed grants supported American Friends of Hebrew University ($11,000) and Beloit College ($7,500). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust's EIN?
Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3022796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Dorothy M Tenney Charitable Trust 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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