GREATER WORCESTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Private FoundationIRS data 2019–2024

WORCESTER, MAEIN 042572276 Website

Annual Giving

$7.3M-14% YoY

Grants

228

Median Grant

$15K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

A professional, compassionate steward of our donors' gifts, permanently entrusted to us for improving lives and conditions; recognized as a leading agent of community progress

Focus Areas

food securityfood banks & pantrieshunger reliefcommunity development & capacity buildinghousing & shelterhomelessness serviceswomen's sheltersyouth development

Grant Types

individual assistanceunrestricted/operating supportsingle-organization support

Funded Initiatives

Community Grant Program $2 million annually; $1.84 million scholarships for 443 students; $1.17 million in community projects; 12 affordable housing units created

How to Apply

Grant Application Portal; $2,500-$25,000 range; pre-submission consultation encouraged; fair review process with step-by-step notification

Does Not Fund

Organizations must be based in Worcester County and serve primarily its residents, or have meaningful physical presence and demonstrate authentic partnerships with local stakeholders

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-14%

$7.3M

Grants

228

Median

$15K

States

2023+6%

$8.5M

Grants

225

Median

$17K

States

2022

$8.0M

Grants

203

Median

$17K

States

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$227.4M

$8.5M(3.8%)

2023

$206.2M

$8.9M(4.3%)

2022

$175.5M

$8.4M(4.8%)

2021

$200.5M

$12.3M(6.1%)

2020

$180.1M

$14.8M(8.2%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.