The Fletcher Foundation
EIN 046470890Total Given 2017–2024
$16.8M
417 grants · $2.1M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$40K
grant size
28%
balanced · 63/225 multi-year
repeat
$72.7M
Assets (2024)
225
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
WARNER S FLETCHER
Phone
(508) 459-8000
Deadlines
GRANT MEETINGS ARE HELD IN APRIL, SEPTEMBER, AND DECEMBER. GRANT REQUESTS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATE
How to Apply
APPLICATION REQUESTS/PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ARE: A COVER LETTER/PROPOSAL SIGNED BY PRESIDENT OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH SEVEN (7)COPIES OF THE PROPOSAL. INCLUDE A COPY OF THE IRS TAX EXEMPTION LETTER. IF SUBMITTING TO THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT IS HELPFUL AND EDUCATIONAL TO THE TRUSTEES TO SUBMIT ONE (1) COPY OF ANY OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION THAT THE ORGANIZATION FEELS MIGHT GIVE THE TRUSTEES A BETTER FEEL AS TO WHAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES. THIS INFORMATION IS APPRECIATED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Restrictions
FOCUS IS (501(C)(3))NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN WORCESTER, MA OR PROVIDING SIGNIFICANT SERVICES TO WORCESTER AREA RESIDENTS, WITH A PREFERRED FOCUS ON HELPING WITH OCCASIONAL CAPITAL NEEDS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1.8M | $31.1M | $1.1M | 3 |
| 2018 | $3.1M | $48.3M | $24.1M | 91 |
| 2019 | N/A | $56.2M | $842K | N/A |
| 2020 | $2.4M | $57.7M | $301K | 78 |
| 2021 | $2.8M | $69.8M | $4.0M | 86 |
| 2022 | $3.4M | $59.0M | $2.5M | 93 |
| 2024 | $3.3M | $72.7M | $1.9M | 66 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 417 grants on record
Minimum
$114
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$40K
75th Pctl
$40K
Maximum
$1.5M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
AF
Allen W Fletcher
7+ yrs
Trustee/Chairman
Leadership
WF
Warner S Fletcher
7+ yrs
Ttee/Treasurer/Sec
Leadership
JF
Justin Fletcher
6 yrs
Trustee
MF
Matthew Fletcher
6 yrs
Trustee
MF
Megan Fletcher
6 yrs
Trustee
MF
Mary F Fletcher
7+ yrs
Trustee
AF
Andrew Fletcher
6 yrs
Trustee
EF
Ethan Fletcher
6 yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (417 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Schedule Attached | Worcester, MA | $1,457,500 | SEE SCHEDULE | 2017 |
| Music Worcester | Worcester, MA | $500,000 | SUPPORT FLETCHER FAMILY ANNUAL CONCE | 2021 |
| Ecotarium | Worcester, MA | $500,000 | GRANTS | 2024 |
| Regional Environmental Council Inc | Worcester, MA | $410,000 | GRANTS | 2024 |
| See Schedule Attached | Worcester, MA | $386,000 | SEE SCHEDULE | 2017 |
| Worcester Public Library Foundation | Worcester, MA | $300,000 | RENOVATION PROJECT- MAIN BRANCH AND | 2018 |
| Worcester Public Library Foundation | Worcester, MA | $300,000 | RENOVATION PROJECT- MAIN BRANCH AND | 2018 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | $300,000 | TOWARDS THE RENEWED SUPPORT FOR A RE | 2022 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | $253,000 | GRANTS | 2024 |
| Greater Worcester Community Foundat | Worcester, MA | $250,000 | COVID-19 ASSISTANCE | 2020 |
| Creative Hub Worcester | Worcester, MA | $250,000 | GRANTS | 2024 |
| You Inc | Worcester, MA | $200,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2018 |
| Greater Worcester Land Trust | Worcester, MA | $200,000 | PROPERTY ACQUISITION OVER THREE YEAR | 2021 |
| Worcester Ploytechnic Institute - W | Worcester, MA | $200,000 | SUPPORT NEWEST ACADEMIC BUILDING | 2021 |
| Greater Worcester Land Trust | Worcester, MA | $200,000 | PROPERTY ACQUISITION OVER THREE YEAR | 2021 |
| Guild of St Agnes | Worcester, MA | $200,000 | TOWARDS THE TOTAL EXPENSES OF THE RE | 2022 |
| Hanover Theatre and Conservatory Fo | Worcester, MA | $200,000 | SUPPORT THE THT REP CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Preservation Worcester Inc | Worcester, MA | $200,000 | PURCHASE OF THE SALISBURY HOUSE | 2022 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2022 |
| Creative Hub Worcester | Worcester, MA | $150,000 | CAPITAL RENOVATIONS | 2018 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | $150,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A RESTRIC | 2020 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | $150,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A RESTRIC | 2020 |
| Creative Hub Worcester | Worcester, MA | $150,000 | CAPITAL RENOVATION | 2020 |
| Umass Memorial Health Care Inc | Worcester, MA | $150,000 | THREE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL | 2021 |
| Umass Memorial Health Care Inc | Worcester, MA | $150,000 | THREE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL | 2021 |