Chickering Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Build relationships with individuals in order to bridge gaps left by government services, enabling women and children to have a higher quality of life.
Geography
- Provide community-based resources for women and children in Eastern Massachusetts.
Other requirements
- The programs and special projects we support:Are dependent on private funding reflecting in their size and scope the size of our foundation.
- Develop relationships within the community in order to foster a long-term web of support for women and children for, but not limited to, jobs, housing, and life skills.
- Raise awareness and educate the public concerning the underserved needs of women and children.
Overview
The Chickering Foundation Grant supports programs and organizations dedicated to assisting women and children in crisis, inspired by the legacy of Hannah B. Chickering. The foundation prioritizes community-based resources in Eastern Massachusetts, fostering relationships to bridge gaps in government services. By raising awareness and addressing underserved needs, the foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for these vulnerable populations. Financial support is contingent on private funding, ensuring a meaningful impact in the lives of those served.
Criteria
The Chickering Foundation seeks to promote and support agencies whose work reflects and promotes the mission of Hannah B. Chickering. Furthermore, the Chickering Foundation seeks to provide financial support that will make a meaningful difference to the women and children being served.
The programs and special projects we support:
- Are dependent on private funding reflecting in their size and scope the size of our foundation.
- Provide community-based resoures for women and children in Eastern Massachusetts.
- Build relationships with individuals in order to bridge gaps left by government services, enabling women and children to have a higher quality of life.
Develop relationships within the community in order to foster a long-term web of support for women and children for, but not limited to, jobs, housing, and life skills.
Raise awareness and educate the public concerning the underserved needs of women and children.
Agencies that are approved for funding will be assigned a Chickering Foundation Manager and will undergo an annual review. Some one-time grants may be provided.
Eligibility
The programs and special projects we support:Are dependent on private funding reflecting in their size and scope the size of our foundation. Provide community-based resources for women and children in Eastern Massachusetts.Build relationships with individuals in order to bridge gaps left by government services, enabling women and children to have a higher quality of life.Develop relationships within the community in order to foster a long-term web of support for women and children for, but not limited to, jobs, housing, and life skills.Raise awareness and educate the public concerning the underserved needs of women and children.
What The Chickering Foundation (Formerly Dedham actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 10
- Total given
- $213K
- Median grant
- $23K
- Range
- $13K–$23K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 94%, Ohio 6%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Somerville, MA; Newtonville, MA.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Respond Inc · Somerville, MA
General purposes
$23K
Family Nurturing Center · Boston, MA
General purposes
$23K
Project Place Crew Program · Boston, MA
General purposes
$23K
Second Step · Newtonville, MA
General purposes
$23K
Parents Helping Parents · Watertown, MA
General purposes
$23K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Women
- Child welfare
- Domestic violence
- Womens shelters
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