Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dedham, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc gave $695K across 134 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $694,532
- +149.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 134
- +106.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,183
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,372,599
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc
- 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: 222 Ames Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (617) 456-8016
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pine Street Inn ($60K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $312K.
Grant Size Distribution
316 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 311 grants of 316 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts recipients received 80% of grant dollars. Vermont accounted for 6%, Iowa 2%, and Maine and California 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 134 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc gives
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 255% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 428% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $196K (2022) to $695K (2025). In 2025 it made 134 grants totaling $695K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Boston High School Boston, MA | General Support | $38,000 |
| Dedham Square Circle Dedham, MA | General Support | $27,500 |
| Dedham Community House Dedham, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation Burlington, VT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Clear Path for Veterans NE Devens, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Dedham Food Pantry Dedham, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Minute Man Arc Concord, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Support | $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 | $3,372,599 | $642,023 | $699,782 | $694,532 | 134 | $694,782 | $429,344 | $162,453 |
| 2024 | $3,254,452 | $895,743 | $314,742 | $278,500 | 65 | $250,625 | $880,743 | $138,164 |
| 2023 | $2,323,524 | $765,134 | $420,535 | $405,500 | 26 | $405,535 | $308,717 | $89,673 |
| 2022 | $2,109,450 | $785,751 | $197,718 | $195,750 | 49 | $195,785 | $323,368 | $101,526 |
| 2021 | $1,735,809 | $73,933 | $226,513 | $209,950 | 42 | $210,450 | $72,013 | $99,091 |
| 2020 | $1,884,889 | $1,808,692 | $206,998 | $203,950 | 25 | — | $393,688 | $44,669 |
| 2019 | $639,260 | $504,388 | $199,935 | $196,700 | 33 | — | $101,276 | $32,236 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include general support for organizations working in areas such as homelessness services, youth development, community initiatives, and veteran services. For example, Pine Street Inn describes its mission as ending homelessness through outreach, emergency services, supportive housing, job training, and employment connections. Waltham Boys & Girls Club says it works to help young people realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 134 grants totaling $694,532. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 each to Pine Street Inn and YMCA of Greater Boston, and $38,000 to Cristo Rey Boston High School. Dedham Square Circle received $27,500. Dedham Community House, Kelly Brush Foundation, Clear Path for Veterans NE, and Dedham Food Pantry each received $25,000.
Other reported 2025 grants include $10,000 to In Control Family Foundation, whose mission is to provide hands-on crash prevention training and community outreach; $10,000 to Needham Exchange Foundation, which describes its work as supporting initiatives for Needham residents, including academic awards and scholarships and child abuse prevention; and $10,000 to Community Foundation for MetroWest, which says it supports local nonprofits and shares regional data across more than 30 MetroWest communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joel P. Murray as president and director; Alex P. Butensky as treasurer; Michael J. Tufts and Erin M. Cummings as directors; and Michele C. Sears as clerk.
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc is led by Joel P. Murray, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joel P. Murray
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Tufts
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin M. Cummings
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex P. Butensky
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele C. Sears
Clerk
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David N. Cote (2019–2022) — Clerk
- Former: F Timothy Hegarty Jr. (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas F Alighieri (2019–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc
How much does Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc give each year?
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc gave $695K across 134 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $279K across 65 grants.
What is Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,183, across 134 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc give grants?
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (20 grants), Dedham, MA (14 grants), Duxbury, MA (5 grants) and Needham, MA (3 grants).
Does Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (134 of 134) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pine Street Inn ($60,000 across 2 grants), YMCA of Greater Boston ($50,000) and Cristo Rey Boston High School ($38,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc?
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $695K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include general support for organizations working in areas such as homelessness services, youth development, community initiatives, and veteran services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc?
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 Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc's EIN?
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2754791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Norfolk & Dedham 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 October 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 April 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/norfolk-and-dedham-foundation-inc-morg_78ba8325110b4d1b962959249517e0db
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