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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 04-6014333

The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation

A private foundation in Worcester, MA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 65 grants and $1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Oct 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Email
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
Request online no later than 1st business day of february, march, august, or november.
Restrictions
Qualified charitable organizations primarily in worcester, ma

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Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,015,500

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $16,123,405

  • Tax year 2023

    $978,250

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $15,896,534

  • Tax year 2022

    $923,250

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $15,888,847

  • Tax year 2021

    $851,500

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $15,898,287

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,010,400

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $16,462,919

  • Tax year 2019

    $989,250

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $16,034,728

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,036,750

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $16,365,968

  • Tax year 2017

    $1,032,950

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $15,369,182

Grants paid in 2024

65 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. United Way of Central Massachusetts IncWorcester, MA

    General support

    $160,000
  2. Worcester State UniversityWorcester, MA

    General support

    $67,500
  3. YWCA Central Massachusetts IncWorcester, MA

    General support

    $60,000
  4. Worcester Rise for HealthWorcester, MA

    General support

    $51,000
  5. Boys and Girls Club of WorcesterWorcester, MA

    General support

    $50,000
  6. Community Harvest ProjectNorth Grafton, MA

    Volunteer farming operations

    $50,000
  7. Girls Incorporated of WorcesterWorcester, MA

    General support

    $40,000
  8. Girls on the Run Worc CountyWhitinsville, MA

    General support

    $40,000
  9. Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts IncWorcester, MA

    General support

    $35,000
  10. Albany Inst of History and ArtAlbany, NY

    General support

    $25,000
  11. Rio Grande SchoolSanta Fe, NM

    General support

    $25,000
  12. Worcester Natural History Society DBA EcotariumWorcester, MA

    General support

    $25,000
  13. Center for Health ImpactWorcester, MA

    General support

    $20,000
  14. Jeremiahs Hospice Inc (aka Jeremiah's Inn)Worcester, MA

    Social model substance abuse recovery housing

    $20,000
  15. Massachusetts Audubon Society IncLincoln, MA

    Grant- unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  16. Nativity School of Worcester IncWorcester, MA

    Unrestricted general support

    $20,000
  17. Regional Environmental Council IncWorcester, MA

    Food justics program

    $15,000
  18. Second Chance Animal ServicesWorcester, MA

    General support

    $15,000
  19. Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ChildrenLexington, MA

    General support

    $12,500
  20. Dismas House of Massachusetts IncWorcester, MA

    Unrestricted general support

    $12,000
  21. ThinkgiveConcord, MA

    General support

    $11,500
  22. Abby Kelley Foster House IncWorcester, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  23. African Community Education ProgramWorcester, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  24. Casa ProjectWorcester, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  25. Community Servings IncJamaica Plain, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  26. Living in Freedom TogetherWorcester, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  27. Project Just Because IncHopkinton, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  28. Provision Ministry IncWestborough, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  29. Willard House & Clock MuseumNorth Grafton, MA

    General support

    $10,000
  30. Science From ScientistsWoburn, MA

    General support

    $8,000
  31. Juniper Outreach FoundationPaxton, MA

    General support

    $7,500
  32. Lovin' Spoonfuls IncNewton, MA

    General support

    $7,500
  33. Worcester Youth Center IncWorcester, MA

    Strategic grant - unrestricted general

    $7,500
  34. Bernard Family Community KitchenWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  35. Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Massmetrowest IncWorcester, MA

    Worcester area college mentor program

    $5,000
  36. Clark UniversityWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  37. Genesis Clubhouse IncWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  38. Legendary LegaciesWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  39. Literacy Volunteers of Greater WorcesterWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  40. Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange IncNewton, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  41. North Star Family ServicesLeominster, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  42. Overlook Food Awareness Resource of MassachusettsRutland, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  43. Pathways for Change IncWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  44. Rise Above FoundationNorthbridge, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  45. Straight Ahead MinistriesWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  46. The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for Performing ArtsWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  47. United Way of Tri CountyFramingham, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  48. Worcester County Horticultural SocietyBoylston, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  49. Worcester County Mechanics Association aka Mechanics HallWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  50. Worcester Historical MuseumWorcester, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  51. Worcester Youth Cooperatives IncJamaica Plain, MA

    General support

    $5,000
  52. Discovery Museums IncActon, MA

    General support

    $4,000
  53. Mustard Seed Catholic WorkerWorcester, MA

    General support

    $4,000
  54. Worcester Earn A BikeWorcester, MA

    General support

    $4,000
  55. Arts WorcesterWorcester, MA

    General support

    $3,500
  56. United Nations as of Greater BostonBoston, MA

    General support

    $3,500
  57. Community Health Awarness NetworkWorcester, MA

    General support

    $3,000
  58. Pakachoag Music School of Greater WorcesterWorcester, MA

    Financial aid program

    $3,000
  59. Cradles to CrayonsNewton, MA

    General support

    $2,500
  60. Joy of Music Program IncWorcester, MA

    Unrestricted general support

    $2,500
  61. Shrewsbury Youth & Family ServicesShrewsbury, MA

    General support

    $2,500
  62. Up with Books IncNorth Chelmsford, MA

    General support

    $2,500
  63. Anna Maria CollegePaxton, MA

    General support

    $2,000
  64. Worcester Chamber Music SocietyWorcester, MA

    Unrestricted general support

    $2,000
  65. Worcester Children's MuseumWorcester, MA

    General support

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services10 grants $136,50032% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture5 grants $75,00018% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $51,00012% of the total
  4. Environment3 grants $40,0009% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid2 grants $24,5006% of the total
  6. Youth development2 grants $19,0004% of the total
  7. 8 other causes15 grants $80,50019% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts63 grants $965,500
  2. New Mexico1 grant $25,000
  3. New York1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

14 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David A NicholsonVICE-PRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $6,300
  • Fred H Daniels IIPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $13,500
  • Sarah D MorseDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $1,400
  • James T MorseCLERK/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $4,700
  • William O Pettit IIIDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $1,400
  • Wendy AndrewsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $12,200
  • Carlos La Hoz DanielsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $4,600
  • Laura RutkiewiczDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $2,600
  • Barre HardyTREASURER Hours 3Pay $10,000
  • Emily Daignault-SalvaggioDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $4,300
  • Dwight Cblake JrDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $2,600
  • Ashley GabrenasDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $4,300
  • Timothy MorseDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $4,100
  • Robert PettitDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $3,300

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