The Acorn Society

Our Acorn Society honors donors who have established planned gifts or provided for the Foundation in their wills. While recognizing our donors’ generosity, we hope their example will inspire others to consider this creative and effective form of philanthropy.

With planned gifts, donors demonstrate their abiding stake in our community. The Acorn Society invites its members to participate in special events throughout the year that offer a deeper look at our region’s challenges and opportunities in the company of fellow donors. These popular events include our annual meeting, investment breakfast and Insights tour.

We list the names of our Acorn Society members in our annual report. However, if a donor prefer anonymity, we are glad to respect this wish.

Become a member simply by notifying us that you have included the Foundation in your estate plan or will. There is no minimum gift level and membership is lifelong, complimentary and nearly 100 strong. We hope you will join us.

Find out more by contacting Kelly Stimson, director of donor services and communications at (508) 755-0980.


“I was born and bred in Worcester and our family business has been on Main Street for three generations. As a donor, I found that a Foundation fund makes a lot of sense as a philanthropic vehicle. It’s easy to establish and doesn’t take a lot of money. And I know that my wishes will be fulfilled now and forever.

 "My wife and I joined the Foundation’s Acorn Society. We hope to inspire our family and others to make planned gifts.”

Ross Dik
Foundation chair, 2005-2008