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Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 755-0980

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Fairlawn Foundation
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ABOUT THE FUND

In 1921, members of the Swedish community in Worcester established Fairlawn Hospital as a way to serve the growing health needs of the area.

In 1991, after seventy years of dedicated service to all Worcester residents, the Hospital Board of Trustees, recognizing changes taking place in the delivery of health care but still committed to community service, transferred ownership of the hospital to a for-profit rehabilitation corporation. The proceeds of this transaction were used to establish the Fairlawn Foundation, a charitable fund administered by Greater Worcester Community Foundation.

The Fairlawn Foundation is dedicated to supporting excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery, education and research in the Worcester area. Approximately $350,000 is awarded annually.

 

AREAS OF INTEREST

The Fairlawn Foundation was established for these charitable, educational and scientific purposes:

• To provide financial support to organizations, both public and private, that have specific, well-defined proposals to improve and/or expand the practice and delivery of medical and allied health care services in the Worcester area.
• To support the education of Worcester area residents in health care related areas.

ELIGIBILITY

Funding preference is given to institutions involved in higher education, medical or scientific research, hospitals and health care providers, and other organizations capable of making a long-term impact on health care through innovation or research.

 

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

Recipients must agree to and support publicity efforts recognizing the Fairlawn Foundation’s contribution.

Applicants must be tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations as recognized by IRS code 501(c)(3).

Applicants must be located in or providing services to residents of Worcester, Massachusetts, and/or surrounding cities and towns.

Except in unusual circumstances, the Fairlawn Foundation generally will not approve grants:

• To any program or individual in excess of $120,000;
• To programs that require more than five years to complete;
• For projects supported by other funds in which the Fairlawn Foundation contribution would comprise less than half of total funding;
• For pre-existing projects as a minor participant.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Greater Worcester Community Foundation prior to submitting a proposal to discuss the project and determine its appropriateness.

 

DEADLINE

March 15 (Spring) and September 15 (Fall)

Note: If a deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, proposals are due the following business day at 5:00 p.m

 

WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION

Ann T. Lisi
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
370 Main Street, Suite 650
Worcester, MA 01608-1738

Telephone: (508) 755-0980

Contact: Lois A. Smith