Popplestone Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-3528004
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, Popplestone Foundation has awarded 203 grants totaling $292,054,661 to organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50,000 to $12,500,000, with a median award of $550,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$292,054,661
Total Assets
$18,463,724
Median Grant (all grants)
$550,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$737,500
% Median Grant Decline
-63%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%
9 of 24 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Massachusetts
42% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (67%), Cambridge (20%), Dorchester (5%).
Funding Trajectory
+4277%
Strong 4277% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Education + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Popplestone Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Journalism Project | $825,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations | 2024 |
| Boston Debate League | $325,000 | Boston, MA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Support "Advancing Achievement & Impact" | 2024 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | $303,754 | Cambridge, MA, US | Music Education - Music Department Initiatives - Kodaly Program & Music Academic Year 2023-2024 | 2024 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $3,250,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Combating Election Sabotage | 2024 |
| Edvestors Inc | $550,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education - Support Music Program Of Boston Public Schools Arts Expansion | 2024 |
| Fair Elections Center | $650,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Campus Vote Project | 2024 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $150,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Other Philanthropic Endeavors | 2024 |
| Generation Citizen | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Hands-on Civics Education | 2024 |
| Harmony Program | $2,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Music Education - Project Support For Development Of A Comprehensive Youth Orchestra System Nyc For 03/25/2024-07/14/2026 | 2024 |
| Keys Music | $300,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Education - General Support Providing Free Music Education For Voice & Instruments K-12 In Public Schools | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Budget And Policy Center Inc | $325,000 | Boston, MA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Support "Delivering On Equity Collective" | 2024 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education - Support Nec Preparatory Division's Early Childhood Education Pilot Project | 2024 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo Media Democracy Fund | $600,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Support Media Democracy Fund's Disinformation Defense League | 2024 |
| Open Secrets | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Support For "Up For Debate: Issues, Controversies & Money" | 2024 |
| Parentchild Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Early Childhood Development - Expansion Of Existing Sites & New Sites | 2024 |
| Parentcorps | $3,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Early Childhood Development - General Operating Support, Expansion Of Pre-k For All For 03/15/2024-08/14/2026 | 2024 |
| Pro Publica | $2,500,000 | New York, NY, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operating Support, Five-year Plan - Investigative Reporting For 03/15/2024-03/05/2029 | 2024 |
| Protect Democracy Project | $10,000,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operating Support, Safebuarding Elections & Legal Accountability For 03/15/2024-03/15/2026 | 2024 |
| Sd Foundation Fbo Voting Rights Lab | $2,500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operating Support, Supporting General Election Officials In 2024 Election For 03/13/2024-03/31/2025 | 2024 |
| States United Democracy Center Inc | $5,000,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operating Support, Safebuarding Elections & Legal Accountability For 03/15/2024-03/15/2026 | 2024 |
| The Reading League Inc | $2,500,000 | Syracuse, NY, US | Early Childhood Development - General Operating Support, Further The Science Of Reading Movement For 03/15/2024-03/15/2026 | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation Fbo Movement Voter Fund | $1,500,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Movement Voter Fund: Expanding Democracy Through Civic Engagement | 2024 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc | $10,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Advance Projects Focusing On State & Federal Courts And Constitutions | 2024 |
| Young People's Chorus Of New York City | $3,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Music Education - General Support, Serving Ages 8-18 In Various Choruses For 03/15/2024-09/15/2027 | 2024 |
| All Our Kin Inc | $5,000,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Early Childhood Development - General Operations 09/01/2023-08/31/2026 | 2023 |
| American Journalism Project | $825,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations | 2023 |
| Americans United For The Separation Of Church And State | $3,000,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations | 2023 |
| Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote | $750,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Apia Vote General Operations | 2023 |
| Atlanta Music Project | $3,500,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Music Education - Capital & Endowment 08/01/2023-07/31/2025 | 2023 |
| Baltimore Symphony - Orchkids | $2,000,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Music Education - Endowment Fund 07/01/2023-06/30/2028 | 2023 |
| Black Voters Matter | $3,000,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Bvm Capacity Building Institute | 2023 |
| Boston Debate League | $325,000 | Boston, MA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Support "Advancing Achievement & Impact" | 2023 |
| Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras | $6,400,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education - Restricted Endowment For Support Of New Youth Music Center | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Youth Orchestra | $2,250,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Music Education - Financial Aid, Program Expansion, And Capital 11/01/2023-06/30/2026 | 2023 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | $296,337 | Cambridge, MA, US | Music Education - Music Department Initiatives - Kodaly Program & Music Academic Year 2023-2024 | 2023 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $3,250,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Combating Election Sabotage | 2023 |
| Center For Civic Design | $500,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations 09-01-2023-08/31/2025 | 2023 |
| Center For Election Innovation & Research (Ceir) | $5,000,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations 09/01/2023-08/31/2027 | 2023 |
| Community Music Center Of Boston | $2,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education - Restricted Endowment | 2023 |
| Community Music Works Project | $10,510,000 | Providence, RI, US | Music Education - Renovationss, New Construction, Program Expansions, & Endowment 0101/2024-06/30/2027 ($8,000,000), Multi-year For Music Haven ($1,505,000), Multi-year For Neighborhood Strings ($1,005,000) | 2023 |
| Education Through Music Inc | $3,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Music Education - Program Expansion Through Teacher Certification 09/01/2023-06/30/2028 | 2023 |
| Edvestors Inc | $550,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education - Support Music Program Of Boston Public Schools Arts Expansion | 2023 |
| Fair Elections Center | $650,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Campus Vote Project | 2023 |
| Fair Vote | $1,000,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations 09/01/2023-08/31/2025 | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Other Philanthropic Endeavors | 2023 |
| Florida Rights Restoration Coalition | $2,000,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Defend, Protect & Produce Registered Voters In Florida 06/01/2023-05/31/2026 | 2023 |
| Generation Citizen | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Hands-on Civics Education | 2023 |
| Icivics | $3,625,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Capital Campaign, Support Media & Information Literacy Education Plus Overall Growth Campaign | 2023 |
| Keys Music | $400,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Music Education - Program Expansion, Capital Expenses, Cash Reserves | 2023 |
| Literacy Inc (Linc) | $3,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Early Childhood Development - General Operations 07/01/2023-06/30/2027 | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Budget And Policy Center Inc | $325,000 | Boston, MA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Support "Delivering On Equity Collective" | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Department Of Conservation And Recreation | $1,300,000 | Boston, MA, US | Other Philanthropic Endeavors - Rehabilitation Of Lowell Memorial Park, Cambridge | 2023 |
| Movement Advancement Project | $1,000,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations: Research, Data & Messaging Tools For Lgbtq Advocacy & Civil Rights | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Education Fund | $10,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations 07/01/2023-06/30/2027 | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Music School | $2,000,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Music Education - Support Delta Program Offering Free Instruments & Music Lessons 07/01/2023-06/30/2028 | 2023 |
| Neo Philanthropy Fbo More Equitable Democracy | $2,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations 09/01/2023-08/31/2026 | 2023 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $12,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education - Endow Nec Prep Scholarships ($12,000,000), Early Chilhood Education Pilot ($500,000) | 2023 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo Media Democracy Fund | $600,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Support Mdf's Disinformation Defense League | 2023 |
| Open Secrets | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Support For "Up For Debate: Issues, Controversies, & Money" | 2023 |
| Parentchild Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Early Childhood Development - Expansion Of Existing Sites & New Sites | 2023 |
| Project Step | $5,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education - Restricted Endowment | 2023 |
| Proteus Fund | $1,000,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Piper Fund For Judicial Independence & Money In Politics Work 08/01/2023-08/03/2024 | 2023 |
| Room To Grow National Inc | $5,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Early Childhood Development - General Operations 01/01/2024-12/31/2027 | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $750,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Supporting Voting Rights & Civic Engagement | 2023 |
| The Boston Foundation For Boston City Singers Inc | $1,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education | 2023 |
| The Boston Foundation For Chorus America | $2,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education | 2023 |
| The Boston Foundation For Emmanuel Music | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education | 2023 |
| The Boston Foundation For Zumix Inc | $2,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | Music Education | 2023 |
| The Urban Institute | $2,000,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Tax Policy Center 09/01/2023-02/28/2026 | 2023 |
| Tides Center Fbo Abriendo Puertasopening Doors | $2,000,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Early Childhood Development - General Operations 09/01/2023-08/31/2026 | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $1,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Movement Voter Fund: Expanding Democracy Through Civic Engagement | 2023 |
| Uniting Voices | $4,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Music Education - Support Expansion & Accessibility, Including Endowment 07/01/2023-06/30/2027 | 2023 |
| Verified Voting Foundation | $1,000,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations 09/01/2023-09/30/2025 | 2023 |
| Vote Riders | $1,000,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Support Voter Id Education & Assistance In Prioritized Southern States 10/01/2023-12/31/2024 | 2023 |
| Voter Participation Center | $10,000,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations 09/01/2023-09/30/2025 | 2023 |
| Voto Latino | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - General Operations 09/01/2023-11/30/2025 | 2023 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc | $10,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Democracy & Civic Engagement - Advance Projects Focusing On State & Federal Courts And Constitutions | 2023 |
| American Journalism Project | $850,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Americans United For The Separation Of Church And State | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | $150,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston City Singers Inc | $100,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston Debate League | $350,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston Youth Symphony | $1,600,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | $304,394 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $3,500,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Community Music Center Of Boston | $700,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Edvestors Inc | $550,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Emmanuel Music | $125,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Fair Elections Center | $700,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $1,100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Friends Of The World Food Program | $250,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Generation Citizen | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $400,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Handel And Haydn Society | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Icivics | $625,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Budget And Policy Center Inc | $350,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| National Parks Foundation | $2,315,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gereral Use | 2022 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo Media Democracy Fund | $800,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Open Secrets | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Parentchild Inc | $500,000 | Mineola, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Pharmedout Research - Georgetown University | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Project Step | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation | $250,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $750,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tides Foundation | $1,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Zumix Inc | $100,000 | East Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| American Journalism Project | $850,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Americans United For The Separation Of Church And State | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | $150,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston City Singers Inc | $100,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston Debate League | $350,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston Youth Symphony | $1,600,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | $304,394 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $3,500,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Community Music Center Of Boston | $700,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Edvestors Inc | $550,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Emmanuel Music | $125,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Fair Elections Center | $700,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $1,100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Friends Of The World Food Program | $250,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Generation Citizen | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $400,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Handel And Haydn Society | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Icivics | $625,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Budget And Policy Center Inc | $350,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| National Parks Foundation | $2,315,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gereral Use | 2022 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo Media Democracy Fund | $800,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Open Secrets | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Parentchild Inc | $500,000 | Mineola, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Pharmedout Research - Georgetown University | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Project Step | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation | $250,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $750,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tides Foundation | $1,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Zumix Inc | $100,000 | East Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| American Journalism Project | $850,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Americans United For The Separation Of Church And State | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | $150,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston City Singers Inc | $100,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston Debate League | $350,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston Youth Symphony | $1,600,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | $304,394 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $3,500,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Community Music Center Of Boston | $700,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Edvestors Inc | $550,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Emmanuel Music | $125,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Fair Elections Center | $700,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $1,100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Friends Of The World Food Program | $250,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Generation Citizen | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $400,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Handel And Haydn Society | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Icivics | $625,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Budget And Policy Center Inc | $350,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| National Parks Foundation | $2,315,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gereral Use | 2022 |
| New England Conservatory Of Music | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo Media Democracy Fund | $800,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Open Secrets | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Parentchild Inc | $500,000 | Mineola, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Pharmedout Research - Georgetown University | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Project Step | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation | $250,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $750,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tides Foundation | $1,500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Zumix Inc | $100,000 | East Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Boston City Singers Inc | $70,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | $293,299 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Food For Free | $300,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Food Link Inc | $50,000 | Arlington, MA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $3,000,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| National Parks Foundation | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gereral Use | 2021 |
| Parentchild Inc | $500,000 | Mineola, NY, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $300,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $750,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $200,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Americans United For The Separation Of Church And State | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | $284,907 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Center On Budget And Policy Priorities | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Chorus America | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| City Of Cambridge Mayor's Disasterrelief Fund | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Emmanuel Music | $250,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $3,941,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Food For Free | $550,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Food Link Inc | $300,000 | Arlington, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $5,000,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Parentchild Inc | $250,000 | Mineola, NY, US | General Use | 2020 |
| San Francisco Foundation | $4,900,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $250,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Use | 2020 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $1,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $500,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2019 |
| Center On Budget And Policy Priorities | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2019 |
| National Parks Foundation | $250,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gereral Use | 2019 |
| Parent-child Home Program | $250,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Use | 2019 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | $271,682 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2019 |
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| EIN | 04-3528004 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE Boston, MA 02109-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| Trustee | Suzanne E Werber Dworsky Deceased |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Sally L Rubin |
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February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.