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Grant Type

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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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Women
  • Child welfare
  • Domestic violence
  • Womens shelters

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