The New England Foundation

EIN 22-2757391 Β· MA

Typical grant ~$17.5K Funds in MA, NH, CT +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The New England Foundation based in MA paid 28 grants totaling $575K to 28 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $81K, with a median of $17.5K. Its largest recipients included BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, and CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,429,641
Giving (latest yr)
$575,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$17.5K
Recipients
28
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Boston Symphony Orchestra$81,000
  • Dartmouth College$50,000
  • Church of the Redeemer$30,000
  • Dana Farber Cancer$30,000
  • Massachusetts General Hospital$30,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$352,000 Β· 17 grants
  • New Hampshire$100,000 Β· 4 grants
  • Connecticut$65,000 Β· 3 grants
  • New York$30,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$20,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Florida$5,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (28)

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston, MA
General Welfare
$81,000
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Education
$50,000
NY Historical Soc
New York, NY
General Welfare
$30,000
Church of the Redeemer
Chestnut Hill, MA
Religious
$30,000
Dana Farber Cancer
Boston, MA
Medical
$30,000
Tenacity
Boston, MA
Education
$30,000
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Medical
$30,000
Tuck Annual Giving
Hanover, NH
Education
$25,000
Yale Sch of Mgmt
New Haven, CT
Education
$25,000
Monterey Meeting House
Monterey, MA
General Welfare
$25,000
Bidwell House Museum
Monterey, MA
General Welfare
$25,000
Yale Alumni Fund
New Haven, CT
Education
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

The New England Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, The New England Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $575K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $81K (median $17.5K).

Recent recipients include BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, among 28 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The New England Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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