Private foundation · Boston, MA
The Dwyer Foundation
Typical grant size
$200 – $1K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
48
Repeat grantees
24
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
William E Dwyer III
TRUSTEE
Christine M Dwyer
TRUSTEE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
5.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
272
Total grants awarded
$1.6M
Total amount
$6K
Average grant
$65K
Largest grant
Giving by year
2024
$145K
26 grants
2023
$120K
24 grants
2022
$119K
19 grants
2021
$154K
26 grants
2020
$161K
12 grants
2019
$203K
21 grants
2018
$173K
39 grants
2017
$188K
42 grants
2016
$174K
32 grants
2015
$178K
31 grants
Top recipients
10 grants · MA · ≈ likely match
$400K
Boston College
10 grants · MA
$310K
10 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$262K
The Governor's Academy
7 grants · MA
$148K
Our Lady of Hope
9 grants · MA
$59K
Boston Police Activities League
3 grants · MA
$48K
4 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$45K
Boston Pal
2 grants · MA
$43K
The Catholic Appeal
8 grants · MA
$28K
Boston Police Athletic League
2 grants · MA
$24K
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Boston College
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MENTORING AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR BOSTON COLLEGE.
MA · TY 2024
$51K
Esperanza Academy Inc
PRIMARY EDUCATION SUPPORT INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE.
MA · TY 2024
$17K
Big Brothers Big Sisters
TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTORING.
MA · TY 2024
$15K
Boston Police Athletic League
TO SUPPORT THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENGAGE UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH IN BOSTON TO EMBARK ON A PRODUCTI…
MA · TY 2024
$14K
The Govenors Academy
TO TEACH AND LEARN SKILLS THAAT FOSTER THE COURAGE TO DISCOVER VOICES, DEVELOP OLD AND NEW PASSIONS, PRACTICE BALANCE IN…
MA · TY 2024
$10K
Our Lady's School
TO PROVIDE QUALITY CATHOLIC EDUCATION THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP.
CA · TY 2024
$6K
Invest in Others Charitable Foundation
A PLATFORM FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS TO MAKE AN IMOPACT ON THE CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT BY CHANNELING THE PHILANTHROPY A…
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Our Lady of Hope
RELIGIOUS SUPPORT TO MEET GENERAL BUDGETARY NEEDS.
MA · TY 2024
$5K
The Catholic Appeal
RELIGOUS SUPPORT TO MEET GENERAL BUDGETARY NEEDS.
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Last Hope K9 Rescue
TO SAVE ABANDONED, NEGLECTED, AND ABUSED DOGS FROM HIGH-KILL SHELTERS IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS AND BEYOND.
MA · TY 2024
$4K
Meals on Wheels
TO EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO IMRPOVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE SENIORS THEY SERVE SO THAT NO ONE I…
VA · TY 2024
$3K
Pan Mass Challenge
TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENTS AT DANA-FARBER AND THE JIMMY FUND.
MA · TY 2024
$2K
San Diego Zoo
COMMITTED TO SAVING SPECIES WORLDWIDE BY UNITING EXPERTISE IN WILDLIFE CARE AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE WITH A DEDICATION T…
CA · TY 2024
$1K
Make a Wish
TO GRANT WISHED TO EVERY CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS.
MA · TY 2024
$1K
Maryknoll Sisters
TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
NY · TY 2024
$1K
Trustees of the Reservations
WORKING TO PROTECT SPECIAL PLACES, PROVIDING LOVING CARE OF MASSACHUSETTS RESERVATIONS AND BUILD CREATIVE NEW PROGRAMS T…
MA · TY 2024
$1K
American Heart Association
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESERACH FOR HEART DISEASE.
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Boston Children's Hospital
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH.
MA · TY 2024
$750
Feeding America
A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF FOOD BANKS, FOOD PANTRIES AND LOCAL MEAL PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE GET THE FOOD AND ITHE RESOURCES…
IL · TY 2024
$500
American Red Cross
TO PREVENT AND ALLEVIATE HUMAN SUFFERING IN THE FACE OF EMERGENCIES.
IA · TY 2024
$500
Massachusetts General Hospital
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESERACH.
MA · TY 2024
$500
Ipswich Vfw - Post 1093
UNRESTRICTED DONAION FOR VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION.
MA · TY 2024
$300
Rady Children's Hospital-san Diego
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH.
CA · TY 2024
$200
Quincy Animal Shelter
ANIMAL SAFETY AND PLACEMENT
MA · TY 2024
$200
Ride Above Disability
TO TEACH RECREATIONAL RIDING TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
CA · TY 2024
$155
American Lung Association
TO SAVE LIVES BY IMPROVING LUNG HEALTH AND PREVENTING LUNG DISEASE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH.
IL · TY 2024
$100
Boston College
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MENTORING AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR BOSTON COLLEGE.
MA · TY 2023
$28K
Esperanza Academy Inc
PRIMARY EDUCATION SUPPORT INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE.
MA · TY 2023
$19K
Big Brothers Big Sisters
TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTORING.
MA · TY 2023
$17K
Rady Children's Hospital-san Diego
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESERACH.
CA · TY 2023
$16K
The Light Foundation
TO CULTIVATE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHENTIC LEARNIG EXPERIENCES THROUGH FUNDAMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND VALUES OF PERSON…
MO · TY 2023
$12K
The Catholic Appeal
RELIGOUS SUPPORT TO MEET GENERAL BUDGETARY NEEDS.
MA · TY 2023
$6K
Just in Time for Foster Youth
TO ENGAGE A CARING COMMUNITY TO HELP TRANSITION AGE FOSTER YOUTH ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND WELL-BEING.
CA · TY 2023
$5K
Boston Police Activities League
TO SUPPORT THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENGAGE UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH IN BOSTON TO EMBARK ON A PRODUCTI…
MA · TY 2023
$5K
The Beach & Country Guild
TO SUPPORT WOMAN DEDICATED TO GENERATING FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF UNITED CEREBAL PALSY IN SAN DIEGO AND THE PROGRAMS, FACILIT…
CA · TY 2023
$3K
Trust in Education
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, ECONIMC AND HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE TO VILLAGES IN AFGHANISTAN.
CA · TY 2023
$1K
American Heart Association
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESERACH FOR HEART DISEASE.
TX · TY 2023
$1K
Alzheimers Association
TO SUPPORT ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH.
NY · TY 2023
$1K
Bellesini Academy
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, MENTORING AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR BELLESINI ACADEMY.
MA · TY 2023
$1K
Feeding San Diego
TO CONNECT EVERY PERSON FACING HUNGER WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS BY MAXIMIZING FOOD RESCUE.
CA · TY 2023
$1K
American Cancer Society
TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH.
MA · TY 2023
$1K
Last Hope K9 Rescue
TO SAVE ABANDONED, NEGLECTED, AND ABUSED DOGS FROM HIGH-KILL SHELTERS IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS AND BEYOND.
MA · TY 2023
$980
Ride Above Disability
TO TEACH RECREATIONAL RIDING TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
CA · TY 2023
$950
Massachusetts General Hospital
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESERACH.
MA · TY 2023
$500
American Red Cross
TO PREVENT AND ALLEVIATE HUMAN SUFFERING IN THE FACE OF EMERGENCIES.
IA · TY 2023
$500
Trustees of the Reservations
WORKING TO PROTECT SPECIAL PLACES, PROVIDING LOVING CARE OF MASSACHUSETTS RESERVATIONS AND BUILD CREATIVE NEW PROGRAMS T…
MA · TY 2023
$400
Pan Mass Challenge
TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENTS AT DANA-FARBER AND THE JIMMY FUND.
MA · TY 2023
$300
Cure Sma
TO SUUPORT THE SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROHPY COMMUNITY AND THEIR NEEDS.
IL · TY 2023
$200
Thich Nhat Hahn Foundation
TO SUPPORT MINDFULNESS PRACTICE CENTERS AROUND THE WORLD AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY BUILDIG IN ORDER TO FOSTER PEACE AND TR…
CA · TY 2023
$120
Maryknoll Sisters
TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
NY · TY 2023
$100
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.