Mary Dexter Chafee Fund

EIN 05-6006295 · RI

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$5K Funds in RI, ME
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Mary Dexter Chafee Fund based in RI paid 33 grants totaling $163K to 33 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $10K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PROVIDENCE, and ELLSWORTH FREE MEDICAL CLINIC. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,774,142
Giving (latest yr)
$163,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
33
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket$10,000
  • Boys and Girls Club of Providence$10,000
  • Ellsworth Free Medical Clinic$10,000
  • Families First Community Center$10,000
  • Next Step Domestic Violence Currency$10,000

Where grants went

  • Rhode Island$124,000 · 28 grants
  • Maine$39,000 · 5 grants

Grants Paid (33)

Boys and Girls Club of Providence
Providence, RI
Operations
$10,000
Ellsworth Free Medical Clinic
Ellsworth, ME
Operations
$10,000
Families First Community Center
Ellesworth, ME
Operations
$10,000
Next Step Domestic Violence Currency
Ellsworth, ME
Operations
$10,000
Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI
Operations
$10,000
Women's Resource Center
Warren, RI
Operations
$8,000
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
Providence, RI
Operations
$6,500
Church of the Redeemer
Providence, RI
Operations
$6,250
Project Goal Inc
Providence, RI
Operations
$5,000
Providence Athenaeum Currency
Providence, RI
Operations
$5,000
Providence Preservation Society
Providence, RI
Operations
$5,000
Providence Public Library
Providence, RI
Operations
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Mary Dexter Chafee Fund accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Mary Dexter Chafee Fund reported 33 itemized grants totaling $163K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $10K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PROVIDENCE, ELLSWORTH FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, among 33 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mary Dexter Chafee Fund is a private foundation based in Rhode Island, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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