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Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation is a private corporation based in NANTUCKET, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Gilmore Rees Carlson & Cataldo Pc. It holds total assets of $6.1M. Annual income is reported at $991K. Total assets have grown from $5.4M in 2010 to $6.9M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation has made 77 grants totaling $580K, with a median grant of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $35K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation reported 77 individual grants totaling $579,714 in 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $6,000. Half of those grants fell between $6,000 and $8,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $35,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $653,694 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in MA (36 of 77), followed by RI (5) and NH (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 22 states. Of its 53 distinct grantees, 32 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were University Of Ma ($29,000), Marla Lamb Fund ($25,000) and Frontier Nursing University ($23,950).
Computed from 77 individual grant records (2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 22 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 60 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 77 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, RI, NH.
Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation has distributed a total of $580K across 77 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $35K.
The application deadline is Late winter, early spring. Grants are limited to qualified candidates studying health and health care related subjects in college, medical school, or other schools offering courses of study in these fields.
Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation is headquartered in NANTUCKET, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis H Gazaille | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Georgia A Snell | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Myles Reis | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Cohen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$654K
Total Assets
$6.9M
Fair Market Value
$9.4M
Net Worth
$6.9M
Grants Paid
$580K
Contributions
$14K
Net Investment Income
$201K
Distribution Amount
$484K
Total: $6.8M
Total Grants
77
Total Giving
$580K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$6K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of VermontScholarship for Juliana Bouchard | Burlington, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Addiction SolutionsGeneral support | Nantucket, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Marla Lamb FundGeneral support | Nantucket, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Palliative CareGeneral support | Nantucket, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Food PantryGeneral support | Nantucket, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| William James CollegeScholarship for Sue Mynttinen | Newton, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Upstate Medical UniversityScholarship for Brooke Campbell | Syracuse, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Frontier Nursing UniversityScholarship for Teresa Erin Schrader | Versailles, KY | $12K | 2023 |
| University Of Rhode IslandScholarship for Kate Daniels | Kingston, RI | $12K | 2023 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaScholarship for Sabin Dhamala | Philadelphia, PA | $12K | 2023 |
| Dartmouth CollegeScholarship for India Burdon Dasbach | Hanover, NH | $11K | 2023 |
| Regis CollegeScholarship for Heather Francis | Weston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Simmons UniversityScholarship for Maya Balling | Boston, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Mgh Institute Of HealthScholarship for Stephanie Ryder | Boston, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Emmanuel CollegeScholarship for Chevelle Williams | Boston, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Northeastern UniversityScholarship for Victoria Dixon | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| University Of ConnecticutScholarship for Alexander Ment | Storrs, CT | $8K | 2023 |
| Bryant UniversityScholarship for Darian Duarte | Smithfield, RI | $8K | 2023 |
| Arizona State UniversityScholarship for Sophie Gerardi | Phoenix, AZ | $7K | 2023 |
| Bucknell UniversityScholarship for Reese Burns | Lewisburg, PA | $7K | 2023 |
| Syracuse UniversityScholarships for Waverly Brannigan | Syracuse, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Elms CollegeScholarship for Mariel Jelleme | Chicopee, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| University Of DelawareScholarship for Amanda Mack | Newark, DE | $7K | 2023 |
| University Of New HampshireScholarship for Isabella Cutone | Durham, NH | $7K | 2023 |
| University Of MaScholarship for Aiden Roberts | Amherst, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Monmouth UniversityScholarship for Cole Campbell | West Long Branch, NJ | $7K | 2023 |
| George Washington UniversityScholarship for Madison Iller | Washington, DC | $7K | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Community CollegeScholarship for Robin Manning | West Barnstable, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| University Of Southern MaineScholarship for Lyric Bryant | Portland, ME | $6K | 2023 |
| Upper Cape Cod TechScholarship for Edwin Mancia Castro | Bourne, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Fitchburg State UniversityScholarship for Kimla Francis | Fitchburg, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Quinniapac UniversityScholarship for Adriana Lopez | Hamden, CT | $6K | 2023 |
| Clemson UniversityScholarship for Sarah Marshall | Clemson, SC | $6K | 2023 |
| Salve Regina UniversityScholarship for Melanie Bamber | Newport, RI | $6K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart UniversityScholarship for Emma Davis | Fairfield, CT | $6K | 2023 |
| Brandeis UniversityScholarship for Sara Gazaille | Waltham, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Merrimack CollegeScholarship for Emily Dussault | North Andover, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Stonehill CollegeScholarship for Hannah Dalton | North Easton, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| University Of Californiascholarship for Margaret Culkins | Berkeley, CA | $6K | 2023 |