The Fletcher Foundation

EIN 046470890

Worcester, MA 01608 |(508) 459-8000

Total 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

Education Health Arts & Culture Youth Development Community Development

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
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
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

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