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Worcester foundations

There are 480 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Worcester metro area. Combined, these Worcester metro foundations employ 122 people, earn more than $190 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of foundations in Worcester

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
376
 
$94,473,550
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
44
 
$79,742,642
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
17
 
$615,354
Community foundations
 
10
 
$30,052,277
Corporate foundations
 
8
 
$3,959,058
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
2
 
$44,711
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$7,750
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Job trends for Worcester foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
272
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Worcester

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
264
$250k to $1M
 
35
$1M to $5M
 
22
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Worcester

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Hermann Foundation

The Hermann Foundation is a private foundation located in Worcester, MA. Its grantees include Stone Soup Leadership Institute. Last year, it made 68 grants. Its trustees are Maryann Copeland, Maria Starzyk and Kerry Quinnin.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$59.4m
Employees
2
EIN
56-2385301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Worcester Community Foundation

In establishing the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, our founders sought to develop an organization that engaged Worcester County in its own betterment.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$227.4m
Employees
15
EIN
04-2572276
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts

Non-profit foundation promoting philanthropy, providing flexible giving options, and managing charitable funds to improve North Central Massachusetts.
Revenue
$14.9m
Assets
$95.3m
Employees
6
EIN
04-3537449
IRS type
501(c)(3)

George I Alden Trust

The general purpose of the maintenance of some charitable or philanthropic enterprises with particular expressed interest in the promotion of education in schools, colleges, or other educational institutions.
Revenue
$24.5m
Assets
$214.4m
Employees
4
EIN
04-6023784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Central Massachusetts

Connecting people and resources to improve the community. Central Massachusetts Lives United by investing in educational opportunities, supporting strong families and building healthy communities.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
63
EIN
04-2104017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Provision Ministry

Provision Ministry equips nonprofits with resources to maximize impact. Sources and distributes GIK donations based on specific needs, hosts pack build events.
Revenue
$47.8m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
5
EIN
81-5481524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of North Central Massachussets (UWNCM)

United Way of North Central Massachusetts is working to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all in the 22 communities it serves.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
9
EIN
04-2233021
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The George F and Sybil H Fuller Foundation

The The George F and Sybil H Fuller Foundation is a private foundation located in Worcester, MA that primarily funds operating, capital, and scholarships. In 2019, the Foundation made one grant and its purpose was to provide contributions, gifts and ...
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$46.5m
Employees
0
EIN
04-6125606
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hopedale Community House

Hopedale Community House is a private foundation that maintains a community house and gymnasium for the local residents. The community house includes meeting rooms, conference rooms, and social activities. It is located in Hopedale, MA.
Revenue
$876.4k
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
2
EIN
04-2133252
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stoddard Charitable Trust

The Stoddard Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to tax-exempt organizations. Last year, it made 134 grants, including one to the Worcester Art Museum. It is located in Worcester, MA.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$43.8m
Employees
0
EIN
04-6023791
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beagary Charitable Trust

Beagary Charitable Trust funds students' enrichment and education programs, with Woodstock Academy among its grantees. Made 34 grants last year.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
0
EIN
06-6419011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ellen M Leach Memorial Home

Ellen M Leach Memorial Home is a private foundation that is dedicated to developing and operating low-income housing in Brewer, Maine. Additionally, they provide rent subsidies to low-income elderly households in Brewer, Maine.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
1
EIN
01-0485292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ruth H and Warren A Ellsworth Foundation

The Ruth H and Warren A Ellsworth Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general grants to nonprofit organizations in Greater Worcester.
Revenue
$789.1k
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
1
EIN
04-6113491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Better Natures Foundation

The Better Natures Foundation is a private foundation located in Oxford, MA and supported by Gary Block.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
0
EIN
87-6830653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Icon Museum and Study Center

The Museum of Russian Icons enhances relations between Russia and the United States through the medium of art, owning and operating a museum in Clinton, MA.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$25.5m
Employees
1
EIN
20-1992304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fletcher Foundation

The Fletcher Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds unsolicited one-time grants. Grantees include the Worcester Art Museum and others. Last year, the foundation made 92 grants. It is located in Worcester, MA.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$34.3m
Employees
N/A
EIN
04-6470890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The White Companies Charitable Trust

The White Companies Charitable Trust is a private foundation that funds donation, annual donation, valley friendship tour, sponsor don ware, sponsor david putnam fundraiser david white sponsor albert kupinskas, and sponsor auction donat.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
0
EIN
04-2731784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hopedale Foundation

The Hopedale Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds scholarships and general operations.
Revenue
$671.9k
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
0
EIN
04-6044779
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Willard House and Clock Museum

Willard House and Clock Museum is a private foundation located in North Grafton, MA. Its purpose is to maintain the operating assets of the museum all revenue above is necessary for the museum to continue to educate the general.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
1
EIN
04-2671799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation

The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation is a private foundation located in Worcester, MA, which primarily funds general support, unrestricted general support, and the worcester area college mentor program.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
0
EIN
04-6014333
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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