2023 Beneficiaries

  • JB’s Keys to DMD 
    JB’s Keys to DMD is dedicated to increasing awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). As researchers work hard on the development of promising new treatments our focus is on improving the quality of life of young men and their families living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. From supporting quality clinical care to adaptive sports opportunities and direct support for families we put local families first. We are thrilled to be a partner with the Dover Benefit Fund for their June event. The expansion of adaptive outdoor opportunities for all people living in Dover as well as young men living with Duchenne in this area will make a huge difference. It will provide a much-needed outlet for so many families to enjoy the beautiful outdoors here in Dover. Learn more at: www.jbskeys.org

  • The Trustees Powisset Farm  

    The Trustees, founded in 1891, is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization.  Historic 109-acre Powisset Farm in Dover, MA has been farmed for over three centuries.  The farm today is an active educational production farm. Powisset is open to the public and is home to a large organic vegetable Community Supported Agriculture program, statewide meat CSA, retail farm store, teaching kitchen, outdoor brick pizza oven, walking trails, adult and children’s cooking classes, children’s animal barnyard, farm-to-table dinners, weekend events, private Chef’s Table Dinners, a summer day camp, afterschool programs, school field trips and more. For more information visit www.thetrustees.org/place/powisset-farm/

  • Dover Neighbors Fund:  
    The Dover Neighbors Fund (DNF) is an all-volunteer 501c3 organization to assist Dover residents who need short term financial or other assistance. DNF receive referral inquiries from the churches in town, from the Dover Center on Aging and directly from Dover residents. All correspondence and grants are done with complete anonymity and confidentiality. DNF rely on the generosity of families and businesses to raise funds each year for neighbors in need. Learn more at: www.doverneighborsfund.com

Community Beneficiaries

The Dover Benefit Fund was initiated in 2019 to support a variety of community projects. Membership is open to individuals who have a passion for community service to support the town of Dover. The Dover Benefit Fund selects fundraising events or projects and then selects the charities to which the funds will be distributed. A total of $46,800 has been distributed since its founding in 2019 to support community organizations.


Past Beneficiaries

  • Friends of the Dover Council on Aging.

  • In 2019, the DBF held the Dover Holiday House Tour and Dover Holiday Marketplace. The Dover Town Library was the recipient of funds generated from the House Tour. www.dovertownlibrary.org