Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc is a corporate foundation based in Dedham, Massachusetts. Formed in 2017, it is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that distributes funds directly to charitable causes, programs, and organizations in the local region. The foundation is supported by Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Insurance Company.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+40.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$279K
-31.3% YoY
Grant Count
65
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-72.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Within Dedham: Dedham Square Circle and Dedham Community House
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Virginia, and New York, with particular emphasis on local organizations in the Greater Boston area and Dedham region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $3,254,452
- Total revenues: $895,743
- Total expenses: $314,742
- Total grants, contributions: $675,000
- Investment income and dividends: $44,839
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $175,904
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: (prior year comparison available)
- Total grants, contributions: $451,417
- Investment income and dividends: $43,773
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,254,452 | $2,323,524 | $2,109,450 |
| Revenue | $895,743 | $765,134 | $785,751 |
| Expenses | $314,742 | $420,535 | $197,718 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $250,625 | $405,535 | $195,785 |
| Net Investment Income | $880,743 | $308,717 | $323,368 |
| Distributable Amount | $138,164 | $89,673 | $101,526 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL P MURRAY | PRESIDENT,DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEX P BUTENSKY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL J TUFTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIN M CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELE C SEARS | CLERK | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Insurance celebrated its 200th anniversary. To honor this milestone, the N&D Foundation dedicated the year to an ambitious charitable giving initiative. The foundation made several major donations exceeding $25,000 each to local organizations including:
Norfolk & Dedham Celebrates 200 Years with Historic Charitable Giving andDedham Food Pantry
Dedham Community House
Dedham Savings Community Foundation Awards Grant To Charles River YMCAYMCA of Greater Boston
Pine Street Inn
Kelly Brush Foundation
Clear Path for Veterans New England
The foundation anticipated donating more than $600,000 in 2025, bringing cumulative contributions to over $2.2 million since its founding in 2017. The company also launched matching donation programs for agency partners and employees to amplify the impact of individual contributions.
Additionally, N&D employees volunteered with community organizations including Cradles to Crayons and the American Red Cross Food Pantry.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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