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Dwyer Foundation

Boston, MA · EIN 274292722 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$2.7M

Total Giving

$553K

Grants on File

Average Grant

$7K

Giving Radius

Where Dwyer Foundation Has Given

Historical grants to 48 recipients across 10 states. Top concentrations: BOSTON ($169K, 18 grants), CHESTNUT HILL ($123K, 4 grants), LAWRENCE ($101K, 8 grants), SAN DIEGO ($39K, 8 grants), IPSWICH ($24K, 3 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.

On Unsolicited Proposals no

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient	Location	Amount	Purpose	Year
Scholar Athlete Program	Roxbury, MA	$4K	To support academic achievement through athletics	2020
American Red Cross	Washington, DC	$1K	To Support an Organization that prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.	2020
National Ms Society	Waltham, MA	$300	To support reasearch for multiple sclerosis	2020
The Catholic Appeal	Braintree, MA	$2K	Religious support to meet general budgetary needs	2020
Boston College	Chestnut Hill, MA	$40K	To support educational, religious, Mentoring and General Support for Boston College.	2020
Bellesini Academy	Lawrence, MA	$1K	To support educational, religious, mentoring and general support for bellesini academy.	2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay	Boston, MA	$55K	To support youth mentoring	2020
Esperanza Academy INC	Lawrence, MA	$15K	Primary education support INCluding scholarships and other assistance	2020
The Governor's Academy	Byfield, MA	$5K	Improvement in educational programs and development programs for students	2020
Ies Abroad	Chicago, IL	$5K	To support study programs abroad for U.S. College-aged students	2020
Our Lady of Hope	Ipswich, MA	$8K	Religious support to meet general budgetary needs	2020
Boston Pal	Boston, MA	$25K	To support the boston police department in its efforts to engage under-resourced youth in boston to embark on a productive and positive journey in life and positively impact communities throughout the city of boston.	2020
Boston College	Chestnut Hill, MA	$30K	To support educational, religious, Mentoring and General Support for Boston College.	2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay	Boston, MA	$8K	To support youth mentoring	2021
Boston Police Activities League	Boston, MA	$32K	To support the boston police department in its efforts to engage under-resourced youth in boston to embark on a productive and positive journey in life and positively impact communities throughout the city of boston.	2021
The Catholic Appeal	Braintree, MA	$5K	Religious support to meet general budgetary needs	2021
Muscular Distrophy Association	Chicago, IL	$500	To support research dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, als, and related diseases.	2021
The Trustees of Reservations	Beverly, MA	$500	To preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic and ecological value in massachusetts	2021
Bellesini Academy	Lawrence, MA	$1K	To support educational, religious, mentoring and general support for bellesini academy.	2021
Feeding San Diego	San Diego, CA	$1K	To connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue	2021
American Red Cross	Washington, DC	$1K	To Support an Organization that prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.	2021
Just in Time for Foster Youth	San Diego, CA	$1K	To engage a caring community to help transition age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being	2021
Alzheimers Association	Watertown, MA	$1K	To support reasearch for alzheimers	2021
Esperanza Academy INC	Lawrence, MA	$33K	Primary education support INCluding scholarships and other assistance	2021
Our Lady of Hope	Ipswich, MA	$11K	Religious support to meet general budgetary needs	2021

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year	Total Assets	Qualifying Distributions	Total Revenue	Total Expenses
2023	$2.7M	$137K	$73K	$131K
2022	$2.8M	$145K	$6K	$135K
2021	$2.9M	$167K	$57K	$268K
2020	$3.1M	$148K	$525K	$180K
2019	$2.8M	$156K	$151K	$229K
2015	$3.1M	$159K	$54K	$190K
2014	$3.3M	$166K	$54K	$181K
2013	$3.4M	$161K	$552K	$165K
2012	$3.0M	$140K	$189K	$155K
2011	$3.0M	$99K	$1.0M	$89K

Section VII

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