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Private foundation · EIN 95-4635806

Binder Foundation

Pasadena, CA

Binder Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $871K in grants and contributions paid across 34 grants, with $24.4M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Give-Mentor-Love Foundation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and UCLA.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Give-Mentor-Love FoundationSouth Pasadena, CADonation$300,000
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MADonation$155,000
UCLALos Angeles, CADonation$38,000
Carlthorp SchoolSanta Monica, CADonation$37,000
Dexter SouthfieldBrookline, MADonation$31,000
Village SchoolPacific Palisades, CADonation$30,000
CaltechPasadena, CADonation$30,000
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYDonation$30,000
City of HopeDuarte, CADonation$25,000
La's BestLos Angeles, CADonation$20,000
Pali Riptide BaseballPacific Palisades, CADonation$18,000
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCDonation$15,000
Church of the Redeemer Chestnut HillChestnut Hill, MADonation$15,000
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DCDonation$10,000
Kehillat IsraelPacific Palisades, CADonation$10,000
Harvard Business SchoolCambridge, MADonation$10,000
American Academy of Arts & SciencesCambridge, MADonation$10,000
Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Educational FoundationTucson, AZDonation$10,000
Terrific FoundationLos Angeles, CADonation$10,000
Winsor SchoolBoston, MADonation$10,000
Vincent Memorial Hospital FoundationBoston, MADonation$10,000
Boston Children's Hospital TrustBoston, MADonation$10,000
Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MADonation$10,000
The Nest SchoolLos Angeles, CADonation$5,000
Boston BalletBoston, MADonation$5,000

The 25 largest of 34 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Binder Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Binder Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Binder Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $871,000 in grants and contributions paid (34 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Binder Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Give-Mentor-Love Foundation (CA), $300K, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA), $155K, UCLA (CA), $38K, Carlthorp School (CA), $37K and Dexter Southfield (MA), $31K.

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