The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Hull, Massachusetts. In 2025, it made grants for general charitable purposes to organizations including nonprofits, educational institutions, and a religious community.
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust gave $61K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,425
- +40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,118
- +65.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $848,634
- +8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (85% 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 Dicenso Family Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The trust states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Robert E Dicenso as the contact, materials as unrestricted, and restrictions on awards as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert E Dicenso
Mailing address: 1 Longbeach Ave Apt 401, Hull, MA 02045
Phone: (781) 710-4060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Institute of New England ($15K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Massachusetts received 85% of the trust’s 2025 grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were Rhode Island (5%), New Jersey (2%), California (2%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dicenso Family 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 $717; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% 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 $25K (2020) to $61K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Institute of New England Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $8,400 |
| Glastonbury Abbey Hingham, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $8,275 |
| Saint Francis House Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| The Women's Lunch Place Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Newtonville, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Boston College High School Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club of Boston Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth Convent Station, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
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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 | $848,634 | $47,577 | $79,754 | $61,425 | 29 | $61,425 | $38,061 | $39,524 |
| 2024 | $781,116 | $44,515 | $60,988 | $43,650 | 34 | $51,730 | $35,482 | $37,876 |
| 2023 | $612,310 | $27,837 | $58,349 | $41,750 | 31 | $49,830 | $18,021 | $35,399 |
| 2022 | $614,249 | $48,178 | $62,989 | $45,800 | 27 | $53,880 | $36,503 | $36,953 |
| 2021 | $614,246 | $71,869 | $55,422 | $37,950 | 26 | $46,030 | $62,148 | $39,642 |
| 2020 | $595,058 | $37,408 | $41,156 | $24,600 | 27 | — | $27,790 | $34,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 trust’s 2025 grant purposes were listed as general charitable purposes. Its grantees describe a range of activities: Saint Francis House says it provides refuge and pathways to stability for adults experiencing homelessness and poverty; Cradles to Crayons says it supplies essential items to children in homeless or low-income situations; and Marshfield Food Pantry says it supplements local families’ nutritional needs. Other recipients include educational institutions and organizations whose stated missions involve community services and animal welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 29 grants totaling $61,425. Awards ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $15,000 to International Institute of New England, $8,400 to Northeastern University, and $8,275 to Glastonbury Abbey. Other grants included $4,500 to Saint Francis House, $3,000 each to Providence College and The Women’s Lunch Place, and $2,000 to Cradles to Crayons.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert E Dicenso and Denise A Dicenso as trustees.
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denise A. Dicenso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert E. Dicenso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Dicenso Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust gave $61K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 34 grants.
What is The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,118, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust that year got $717 on average.
Where does The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants).
Does The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include International Institute of New England ($15,000), Northeastern University ($8,400) and Glastonbury Abbey ($8,275), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust?
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust reported $849K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s 2025 grant purposes were listed as general charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6869215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust 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). The Dicenso Family Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dicenso-family-charitable-trust-morg_b87d6a4560554d96bcac4035e8fcf3dd
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