The Dana Home Foundation Inc
The Dana Home Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Massachusetts. It makes grants to charitable organizations and governmental entities that provide services to older adults, with an emphasis on programs serving seniors in Lexington.
The Dana Home Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dana Home Foundation Inc gave $322K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Massachusetts. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $321,602
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,983
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,815,939
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 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 The Dana Home Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 189, Lexington, MA 02420
Phone: (781) 863-8688
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dana Home Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lexhab ($50K). Together the top 10 received $263K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 101 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. The foundation states that it places particular emphasis on programs serving seniors in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dana Home Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2020) to $322K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lexhab Lexington, MA | Accessible and Affordable Initiative | $50,000 |
| Lexington Food Pantry Lexington, MA | Lexington Food Pantry Weekly Distribution | $50,000 |
| Minuteman Senior Services Burlington, MA | Healthy Connections Program | $45,000 |
| Boston Area Gleaners Acton, MA | Food Access Program | $25,000 |
| Cooperative Elder Services Milton, MA | Financial Assistance for Lexington Residents | $25,000 |
| Supportive Livingwellness Center Woburn, MA | Neuro-Wellness and Education Center | $20,000 |
| Lexington Recreation and Community Lexington, MA | Forever Fit | $17,100 |
| Lexington Fire Department Lexington, MA | Senor Safety Program | $11,160 |
| Medford Visiting Nursing Association DBA Visiting Nurse and Community Care Medford, MA | Caring for Seniors at Home | $10,000 |
| Minute Man Regional Vocational Lexington, MA | Senior Outreach | $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 | $3,815,939 | $140,940 | $353,442 | $321,602 | 23 | $322,948 | $112,779 | $261,136 |
| 2024 | $3,684,560 | $131,451 | $346,426 | $301,860 | 21 | $303,211 | $90,327 | $242,222 |
| 2023 | $3,768,001 | $126,047 | $316,385 | $272,938 | 21 | $274,281 | $85,831 | $226,803 |
| 2022 | $3,703,816 | $208,492 | $349,398 | $302,675 | 20 | $303,868 | $162,704 | $246,281 |
| 2021 | $4,095,692 | $307,986 | $260,803 | $231,540 | 16 | $233,480 | $282,123 | $279,585 |
| 2020 | $3,791,201 | $163,292 | $232,824 | $206,050 | 12 | — | $139,457 | $246,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dana Home Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $261K 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 charitable activity is providing grants to organizations and governmental entities serving older adults, especially through programs for seniors in Lexington. Its 2025 grants include support for food access, senior services, affordable housing, recreation, and health and wellness programs.
Among its grantees, Minuteman Senior Services says its mission is to help seniors and people with disabilities live in the setting of their choice by engaging community resources and supporting caregivers. Boston Area Gleaners says it works to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting regional farms and reducing food waste. Cooperative Elder Services describes its work as providing adult day health services for medically fragile seniors and adults with disabilities in the Metrowest Boston region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $321,602. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $6,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $50,000 to LEXHAB for its Accessible and Affordable Initiative; $50,000 to Lexington Food Pantry for weekly distribution; $45,000 to Minuteman Senior Services for its Healthy Connections Program; $25,000 to Boston Area Gleaners for its Food Access Program; and $25,000 to Cooperative Elder Services for financial assistance for Lexington residents. Other grantees included Supportive LivingWellness Center ($20,000), Lexington Recreation and Community ($17,100), and Lexington Fire Department ($11,160).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors: Charles James, Patricia Nelson, John Zhao, Kim Zanin, Christine McEwen (co-president and director), Lisa Sandeen, Cherie Noe, Margaret Counts-Klebe (clerk and director), Lester E Savage III (treasurer and director), and Stephen Carson.
The Dana Home Foundation Inc is led by Bradford Crooke, Co-President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bradford Crooke
Co-President & Director
Treasurer → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → Co-President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine McEwen
Co-President & Director
President → Co-President, 2023
Co-President → Co-President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cherie Noe
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Zanin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lester E. Savage III
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Sandeen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Counts-Klebe
Clerk & Director
Director → Clerk & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Nelson
Director
Clerk → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Carson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles James
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Zhao
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Valerie Larsin (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan Knapp McClements (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Williams (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Carson (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Dana Home Foundation Inc
How much does The Dana Home Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dana Home Foundation Inc gave $322K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $302K across 21 grants.
What is The Dana Home Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dana Home Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $13,983, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dana Home Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Dana Home Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dana Home Foundation Inc 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 Lexington, MA (15 grants).
Does The Dana Home Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Dana Home Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Dana Home Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dana Home Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lexhab ($50,000), Lexington Food Pantry ($50,000) and Minuteman Senior Services ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dana Home Foundation Inc?
The Dana Home Foundation Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $323K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $261K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dana Home Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing grants to organizations and governmental entities serving older adults, especially through programs for seniors in Lexington. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dana Home Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dana Home Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dana Home Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2111392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Dana Home 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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