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The Health Foundation of Central

Worcester, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042633274  ·  Private foundation

Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, The Health Foundation of Central has awarded $11.5M across 100 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (mspcc). This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$88.8M
Total assets
100
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Health Foundation of Central funds

The Health Foundation of Central's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, k-12 education, and related causes.

EducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationMental HealthPublic HealthSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, rural communities.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesrural communitieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Health Foundation of Central, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (mspcc)
ENCOMPASS: ENHANCED FOSTER PARENT SUPPORTS IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Lexington, MA$1.0M2023
Rcap Solutions
PRIVATE WELL PROGRAM TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH
Worcester, MA$850K2022
Massachusetts Association for Community Action (masscap)
READYING EDUCATORS AND DEVELOPING YOUNG CHILDREN FOR GREAT OUTCOMES (READYGO)
Boston, MA$500K2022
Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation
QUABOAG CONNECTOR: DEVELOPING A MODEL FOR RURAL TRANSPORTATION; CENTER FOR STATE POLICY ANALYSIS (CSPA)
Ware, MA$475K2023
Worcester Area Business Education Foundation
WORCESTER REGIONAL FOOD HUB
Worcester, MA$468K2020
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (mspcc)
ENCOMPASS: COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION FOR FOSTER FAMILIES
Lexington, MA$440K2022
Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation
QUABOAG CONNECTOR: SOLUTIONS FOR RURAL TRANSPORTATION
Ware, MA$425K2022
Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation
QUABOAG CONNECTOR: DEVELOPING A MODEL FOR RURAL TRANSPORTATION
Ware, MA$375K2024
Rcap Solutions
PRIVATE WELL PROGRAM TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH
Worcester, MA$300K2024
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
NORTH CENTRAL MA COALITION FOR EMPLOYER-SUPPORTED CHILDCARE
Fitchburg, MA$256K2024
Family Services of Central Massachusetts
FAMILY CHILDCARE SUCCESS PROJECT
Worcester, MA$255K2024
Community Servings
FOOD IS MEDICINE FOR CENTRAL MA
Jamaica Plain, MA$250K2024
Clark University
SOUTHBRIDGE CARES
Worcester, MA$250K2024
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
FOSTER PARENT SUPPORTS IN WORCESTER
Lexington, MA$233K2020
Massachusetts Association for Commmunity Action
READYGO - READYING EDUCATORS AND DEVELOPING YOUNG CHILDREN FOR GREAT OUTCOMES
Boston, MA$216K2020

The Health Foundation of Central giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.5M
2022$3.4M
2023$2.7M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from The Health Foundation of Central

The Health Foundation of Central's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at thfcm.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Health Foundation of Central

Does The Health Foundation of Central accept grant applications?
The Health Foundation of Central's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Health Foundation of Central fund?
The Health Foundation of Central's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (mspcc), Rcap Solutions, Massachusetts Association for Community Action (masscap). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Health Foundation of Central give in grants?
The Health Foundation of Central reported $2.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.5M over 100 grants.
Where is The Health Foundation of Central located?
The Health Foundation of Central is based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042633274.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Health Foundation of Central's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Health Foundation of Central. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.