The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. It supports nonprofit organizations working on community needs, with stated priorities in education, health, workforce development, and safety.
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Massachusetts. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,335,339
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,093
- -64.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,008,160
- +85.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (17 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (82% 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 Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website also describes an application process for eligible organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 440 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01653
Phone: (508) 855-1000
Website: https://hanover.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Info Available in Taxpayer office Contributions less than 10000 ($354K). Together the top 10 received $937K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 164 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Greater Worcester County, Massachusetts, and Howell and Livingston counties, Michigan, as its primary giving areas. An organization located outside those areas may submit an application if its program benefits residents there; the foundation recommends explaining how many local residents are served and to what extent. In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 15% to recipients in Michigan; the remainder went to California and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 36 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 28% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 677% 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 $1.3M (2025) to $1.6M (2020). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Info Available in Taxpayer office Contributions less than 10000 Worcester, MA | Charitable Contribution | $353,791 |
| United Way of Central MA Worcester, MA | Charitable Contribution | $170,700 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Worcester Worcester, MA | Charitable Contribution | $129,000 |
| Scholarship America Detroit, MI | Charitable Contribution | $77,893 |
| Regional Environment Council Worcester, MA | Charitable Contribution | $65,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Farmington, MI | Charitable Contribution | $33,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation Northbridge, MA | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Central MA Worcester, MA | Charitable Contribution | $27,500 |
| City of Worcester DYO Worcester, MA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Worcester State Foundation Worcester, MA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
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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 | $5,008,160 | $3,624,563 | $1,338,638 | $1,335,339 | 36 | $1,338,638 | $138,458 | $197,753 |
| 2024 | $2,697,600 | $587,142 | $1,584,309 | $1,582,840 | 15 | $1,584,309 | $214,563 | $154,876 |
| 2023 | $3,559,422 | $640,640 | $1,584,008 | $1,582,709 | 43 | $1,584,008 | $100,790 | $190,616 |
| 2022 | $4,192,355 | $596,063 | $1,498,093 | $1,496,188 | 39 | $1,498,093 | $96,063 | $249,514 |
| 2021 | $5,994,391 | $597,394 | $1,504,220 | $1,462,254 | 31 | $1,504,220 | $97,394 | $307,846 |
| 2020 | $6,561,958 | $5,090,207 | $1,648,925 | $1,588,576 | 74 | — | $40,207 | $234,390 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $198K 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 mission is to create meaningful, positive change in the lives of underserved youth and empower those who support them. Its four strategic priorities are education, health and social determinants, workforce development, and community safety. It describes its grantmaking as supporting nonprofit organizations that expand impact through proven and innovative approaches.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Rise Above Foundation says it provides Massachusetts children in foster care with opportunities and experiences intended to build normalcy, comfort, and self-esteem. Worcester Community Action Council says it helps people move toward economic self-sufficiency through programs, partnerships, and advocacy. Community Legal Aid says it provides legal assistance to low-income and elderly people. Center for Success Network describes its work as uniting literacy and community to empower students in education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $1,335,339. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $353,791, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $170,700 to United Way of Central Massachusetts, $129,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, $77,893 to Scholarship America, and $65,000 to Regional Environment Council. Other grants included $30,000 to Rise Above Foundation and $25,000 each to Worcester State Foundation and Community Legal Aid.
The foundation’s website describes quarterly application deadlines and says applications must be fully completed. It gives strong consideration to organizations that collaborate, have a proven record of addressing significant community needs, and can clearly explain how they measure program outcomes. Organizations that have not received funding from the foundation in the past three years are required to contact it for permission to apply. Its listed general exclusions include national fundraiser drives, organizations benefiting one individual or family, private schools, amateur or professional sports groups, and religious, sectarian, political, professional, fraternal, or labor organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kimberly Salmon as president, Tonya Cahill as clerk, and Celeste J. Nelson as treasurer.
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc is led by Kimberly Salmon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly Salmon
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Celeste J. Nelson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tonya Cahill
Clerk
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Charles F. Cronin (2020–2024) — Clerk
- Former: Jennifer F. Luisa (2020–2024) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Richard W. Lavey (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Sandra H. Aramony (2020–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Ann K. Tripp (2020) — Investment Officer
- Former: Denise M. Lowsley (2020) — 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 Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc
How much does The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 15 grants.
What is The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $37,093, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc that year got $42K on average.
Where does The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (18 grants), Detroit, MI (4 grants) and Howell, MI (2 grants).
Who are The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Info Available in Taxpayer office Contributions less than 10000 ($353,791), United Way of Central MA ($170,700) and Boys & Girls Club Of Worcester ($129,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc?
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to create meaningful, positive change in the lives of underserved youth and empower those who support them. Its four strategic priorities are education, health and social determinants, workforce development, and community safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3105650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hanover Insurance Group 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
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