The Norfolk & Dedham Foundation concentrates its funding on local education and neighborhood social services in the Dedham/Boston area, with a clear preference for Catholic and faith-based secondary schools as well as a single-community support organization. Its grants support both institutional school operations and community-centered programming, indicating a focus on sustaining local educational institutions and the Dedham community hub.
Highly concentrated giving: very few, relatively large grants to a small set of institutions. Funding is geographically focused on Dedham/Boston-area organizations and prioritized toward education and one local community-serving organization rather than a broad portfolio of small grants.
Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc. shows a clear pattern of core support for Dedham-based community institutions and Catholic secondary education in Greater Boston. Among its largest recent grants are $100,000 to Dedham Community House and $100,000 to Catholic Memorial, both listed as general support, alongside $72,000 to Cristo Rey Boston High School. Those awards point to a funder that backs operating needs rather than short-term projects, especially for organizations serving students, families, and neighborhood life. The foundation’s recent giving also includes repeat support for Dedham Square Circle and Dedham Community House across multiple years, which suggests an ongoing relationship with local organizations rather than one-time awards. In the education stream, Catholic Memorial and Cristo Rey Boston High School appear as recurring recipients, indicating sustained attention to secondary schools with distinct missions. Community-serving groups such as the Dedham Food Pantry, Dedham Museum and Archive, and Town of Dedham also appear in the recent grant list, reinforcing the foundation’s interest in place-based institutions that shape daily life in and around Dedham. Its profile is built around flexible grants that help familiar local recipients maintain operations and programming.
Education is a major thread in the foundation’s recent grants. It gave $100,000 to Catholic Memorial for general support and $72,000 to Cristo Rey Boston High School for general support, with another $38,000 to Cristo Rey Boston High School in 2025. Those awards show sustained backing for secondary education in Greater Boston. Neighborhood and civic life are another clear focus. The foundation provided $100,000 to Dedham Community House and repeated general-support grants of $25,000 in both 2023 and 2025. It also awarded $27,500 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025 to Dedham Square Circle, indicating a multi-year relationship with a local place-based organization. Community services and public-serving organizations also appear in the list. Grants of $10,000 went to Dedham Food Pantry, Dedham Museum and Archive, YMCA of Greater Boston, Pine Street Inn, and Town of Dedham, all as general support.
Typical grant size sits at $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,000 at the median, and $5,500 at the 75th percentile, even though the recent list also includes much larger general-support awards. The pattern is recurring: Dedham Community House, Dedham Square Circle, Cristo Rey Boston High School, Dedham Food Pantry, and Clear Path for Veterans Ne all appear in more than one year. That suggests ongoing relationships rather than a one-time-only approach. Norfolk & Dedham Foundation Inc. is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The recent grants are all listed as general support, pointing to flexible, non-project-specific giving.
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$700K
Most grants fall between $1K and $6K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$6K
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Notable grantees: Catholic Memorial, Cristo Rey Boston High School, Dedham Community House
Grantmaking is regional and heavily concentrated in Massachusetts, with 77% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. The recent list includes repeated support for Dedham, Boston, West Roxbury, and other Massachusetts communities such as Duxbury, Devens, Quincy, Southborough, and Cambridge. Outside Massachusetts, recent grants also reached Boone, Iowa, and Burlington, Vermont. In the recipient-country data, all grants went to U.S.-based organizations.
The recent grants point to Catholic secondary schools, local community institutions, and neighborhood service organizations. Examples include Catholic Memorial and Cristo Rey Boston High School in education, along with Dedham Community House, Dedham Square Circle, Dedham Food Pantry, and Town of Dedham in community-serving roles.
Yes. Every recent grant in the list is marked general support, including $100,000 to Dedham Community House, $100,000 to Catholic Memorial, and $72,000 to Cristo Rey Boston High School. The pattern suggests flexible, non-project-specific funding.
Its typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,000 at the median, and $5,500 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger general-support grants such as $100,000, $72,000, and $38,000.
Massachusetts receives 77% of the foundation’s grants, but the top state by grant count is Maine. Recent recipients in the data are primarily in Massachusetts, with additional grants to organizations in Iowa and Vermont.
Yes. Dedham Community House, Dedham Square Circle, Cristo Rey Boston High School, Dedham Food Pantry, and Clear Path for Veterans Ne each appear in more than one year, showing an ongoing pattern of support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PINE STREET INN | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CRISTO REY BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL | BOSTON, MA | $38,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DEDHAM SQUARE CIRCLE | DEDHAM, MA | $27,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DEDHAM COMMUNITY HOUSE | DEDHAM, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DEDHAM FOOD PANTRY | DEDHAM, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLEAR PATH FOR VETERANS NE | DEVENS, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KELLY BRUSH FOUNDATION | BURLINGTON, VT | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOUNDATION FOR METROWEST | NATICK, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SARGENT FAMILY COMMUNITY FUND | RANGELEY, ME | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | BOONE, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEEDHAM EXCHANGE FOUNDATION | NEEDHAM, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CROSSROADS | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PINE STREET INN | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRANKLIN CUMMINGS TECH | ROXBURY, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC MEMORIAL | WEST ROXBURY, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DEDHAM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVE | DEDHAM, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IN CONTROL FAMILY FOUNDATION LLC | LEXINGTON, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MINUTE MAN ARC | CONCORD, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WALTHAM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | WALTHAM, MA | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IGOE MEMORIAL TRUST | NORTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST FRANCIS HOUSE | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PROVIDENCE COLLEGE | PROVIDENCE, RI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JULIES FAMILY LEARNING PROGRAM | SOUTH BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PAN-MASSACHUSETTS CHALLENGE | NEEDHAM, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SPECTRUM YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES | BURLINGTON, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST BALDRICKS FOUNDATION | MONROVIA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BEACON HILL ACADEMY INC | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RIPPLES OF HOPE | DEDHAM, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OLD COLONY YMCA | BROCKTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DANIELS TABLE INC | FRAMINGHAM, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OCEAN REEF MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC | KEY LARGO, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY VARSITY CLUB | BLOOMINGTON, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WALTHAM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | WALTHAM, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAINT JOSEPHS UNIVERSITY- MAGUIRE ACADEMY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMEGO INC | ATTLEBORO, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CITIZENS INN | PEABODY, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DEDHAM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVE | DEDHAM, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| 3POINT FOUNDATION | BRIGHTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OLD COLONY YMCA | BROCKTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KATIES KIDS INC | COLCHESTER, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLEAR PATH FOR VETERANS NE | DEVENS, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST CECILIA CHURCH | LEOMINSTER, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON- ST BONAVENTURE PARISH | MANOMET, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEVEN HILLS FOUNDATION | WORCESTER, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF VETERANS | WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CRISTO REY BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL
$38,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DEDHAM SQUARE CIRCLE
$27,500GENERAL SUPPORT
DEDHAM COMMUNITY HOUSE
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DEDHAM FOOD PANTRY
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SARGENT FAMILY COMMUNITY FUND
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEEDHAM EXCHANGE FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CROSSROADS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRANKLIN CUMMINGS TECH
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DEDHAM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
IN CONTROL FAMILY FOUNDATION LLC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MINUTE MAN ARC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
IGOE MEMORIAL TRUST
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BEACON HILL ACADEMY INC
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RIPPLES OF HOPE
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DANIELS TABLE INC
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMEGO INC
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CITIZENS INN
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DEDHAM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVE
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
3POINT FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KATIES KIDS INC
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST CECILIA CHURCH
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON- ST BONAVENTURE PARISH
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SEVEN HILLS FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF VETERANS
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT