Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Worcester, Massachusetts · EIN 042572276 · Private foundation
Greater Worcester Community Foundation is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $9.5M in giving and $273.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,774 grants for Greater Worcester Community Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Greater Worcester Community Foundation funds
Greater Worcester Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, foster youth, older adults, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Community Action Council HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Worcester, MA | $659K | 2022 |
| Worcester Community Action Council HOUSING SUPPORT | Worcester, MA | $651K | 2023 |
| Ecotarium (worcester Natural History Society) ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | Worcester, MA | $546K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Greater Worcester Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at greaterworcester.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Worcester Community Foundation
- Does Greater Worcester Community Foundation accept grant applications?
- Greater Worcester Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Greater Worcester Community Foundation fund?
- Greater Worcester Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Worcester Community Action Council, Ecotarium (worcester Natural History Society). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Greater Worcester Community Foundation give in grants?
- Greater Worcester Community Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $9.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $41.2M over 1,774 grants.
- Where is Greater Worcester Community Foundation located?
- Greater Worcester Community Foundation is based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042572276.
- How can I find foundations similar to Greater Worcester Community Foundation?
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