Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation
The Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation is a private foundation based in Leominster, Massachusetts. In filing year 2025, it reported 24 grants totaling $256,728, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation at a glance
In short: Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation gave $257K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $256,728
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,697
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $1,943,985
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Mconnors Jr 24 Monument Sq, Leominster, MA 01453
Phone: (978) 537-5316
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 658 Main Street Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 104 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $157K (2019) to $257K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 658 Main Street Foundation Fitchburg, MA | Program Funding | $50,000 |
| Newvue Communities Fitchburg, MA | Program Funding | $25,000 |
| Christ Church Fitchburg, MA | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| YMCA Montachusett Community Branch Fitchburg, MA | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| North Star Family Services Leominster, MA | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| St Marks Episcopal Church Leominster, MA | Program Funding | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Fitchburg Fitchburg, MA | Program Funding | $12,500 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB fITCHBURGLEOMINSTER Leominster, MA | Program Funding | $10,000 |
| Fitchburg Access Television Fitchburg, MA | Program Funding | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Centr Fitchburg, MA | Program Funding | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,943,985 | $360,879 | $296,115 | $256,728 | 24 | $272,999 | $324,663 | $146,428 |
| 2024 | $1,879,221 | $273,589 | $263,129 | $231,167 | 20 | $246,809 | $240,768 | $134,892 |
| 2023 | $1,868,761 | $48,631 | $258,583 | $226,333 | 19 | $239,872 | $29,761 | $127,015 |
| 2022 | $2,078,713 | $405,129 | $225,263 | $187,629 | 21 | $201,087 | $368,453 | $136,741 |
| 2021 | $1,898,847 | $483,803 | $201,957 | $166,500 | 20 | — | $450,423 | $141,660 |
| 2020 | $1,617,001 | $226,183 | $196,020 | $167,000 | 20 | — | $197,994 | $128,004 |
| 2019 | $1,586,838 | $100,470 | $185,532 | $157,434 | 16 | — | $84,375 | $114,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K 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 foundation mission is stated. Among its grantees, 658 Main Street Foundation describes its work as preserving the historically and architecturally significant Fay Club building. NewVue Communities says it develops quality housing, creates economic opportunities, and fosters civic engagement in North Central Massachusetts. North Star Family Services describes its work as providing stable housing, services, and advocacy for families needing support. Ginny’s Helping Hand says it serves people in need through free food distribution, fuel assistance, and help with emergency shelter.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $256,728. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $6,250. The largest listed awards included $50,000 to 658 Main Street Foundation, $25,000 to NewVue Communities, $20,000 each to Christ Church, YMCA Montachusett Community Branch, and North Star Family Services, and $15,000 to St. Marks Episcopal Church. The stated purpose for these grants was program funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Beth Jokela as Trustee, Martin F. Connors Jr. as Chairman, and Linda L. Racine as Trustee.
Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation is led by Martin F. Connors Jr., Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin F. Connors Jr.
Chairman
Treasurer & Trustee → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$250 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Linda L. Racine
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$250 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Mary Beth Jokela
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$500 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andre A. Gelinas (2019–2024) — President & Trustee
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 $500, to Mary Beth Jokela (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation
How much does Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation give each year?
Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation gave $257K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $231K across 20 grants.
What is Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation's typical grant size?
Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $10,697, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation give grants?
Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fitchburg, MA (12 grants), Leominster, MA (6 grants), Gardner, MA (2 grants) and Harvard, MA (2 grants).
Does Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Funding" (24 grants).
Who are Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation's largest grantees?
Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include 658 Main Street Foundation ($50,000), Newvue Communities ($25,000) and Christ Church ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation?
Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $273K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Among its grantees, 658 Main Street Foundation describes its work as preserving the historically and architecturally significant Fay Club building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation's EIN?
Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6044767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/douglas-and-isabelle-crocker-foundation-morg_deac24bda35a41f981b50ab25efe48e6
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