Worcester Public Library Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$759K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
64
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Worcester Public Library Foundation?
Worcester Public Library Foundation is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Stoddard Charitable Trust ($408K), Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc ($93K), The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc ($81K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $759K in grants to Worcester Public Library Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddard Charitable Trust | $407,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc | $92,873 | 8 | 2019–2025 |
| The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc | $81,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| J Irving & Jane L England Charitable | $35,400 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $29,340 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation | $19,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Joseph Persky Foundation | $17,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The HW Wilson Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mattina R Proctor Foundation | $10,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Wyman Gordon | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charity Bridge Fund | $5,091 | 1 | 2021 |
| Woosox Foundation Inc | $4,400 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Price Chopper's Golub Foundation | $4,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable | $3,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Webster Five Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Hometown Bank Community Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 4 | 2021–2023 |
| Amica Companies Foundation | $1,200 | 1 | 2020 |
| Worcester Railers HC Charitable | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2019) to $444K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $43K.
What grants has Worcester Public Library Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $15,253 |
| 2025 | The HW Wilson Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $3,600 |
| 2025 | Mattina R Proctor Foundation | GRANT-GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Price Chopper's Golub Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Joseph Persky Foundation | ENABLE DONEE TO CONTINUE EXEMPT FUNCTION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Worcester Railers HC Charitable | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $12,310 |
| 2024 | J Irving & Jane L England Charitable | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc | TEE OFF FOR WPL! | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $3,600 |
| 2024 | Mattina R Proctor Foundation | GRANT-SUMMER READING 2024 PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Joseph Persky Foundation | ENABLE DONEE TO CONTINUE EXEMPT FUNCTION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Woosox Foundation Inc | ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $800 |
| 2023 | Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc | LIBRARIES | $27,640 |
| 2023 | The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| 2023 | J Irving & Jane L England Charitable | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $8,480 |
| 2023 | Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc | FINANCIAL EDUCATION TEE OFF FOR WPL! MINI GOLF INSIDE THE LIBRARY | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $3,600 |
| 2023 | Woosox Foundation Inc | ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $3,300 |
| 2023 | Mattina R Proctor Foundation | SUMMER READING 2023 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable | FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2023 | Price Chopper's Golub Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $500 |
| 2023 | Hometown Bank Community Foundation Inc | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2022 | The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc | ARTS, CULTURE | $17,670 |
| 2022 | Wyman Gordon | 2022 UNSOLICITED GRANT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 64 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Worcester Public Library Foundation?
Worcester Public Library Foundation is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Stoddard Charitable Trust ($408K), Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc ($93K), The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc ($81K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $759K in grants to Worcester Public Library Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Worcester Public Library Foundation's largest funder?
Stoddard Charitable Trust is the largest recorded funder of Worcester Public Library Foundation, with $408K across 3 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has Worcester Public Library Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $759K in grants to Worcester Public Library Foundation across 64 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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