Private foundation · EIN 04-6131201
Fidelity Foundation
Boston, MA
Fidelity Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $156M in grants and contributions paid across 4,430 grants, with $5.55B in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Pine Street Inn Inc and Northeast Wilderness Trust.
How to request funding
- Contact
- Inquire Online See Line B
- Phone
- 6176467418
- Address
- 7 Water Street, Boston, Ma, 02109
- Form and materials
- Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
- Restrictions
- Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
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| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY | General Operating / Annual Support | $10,000,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Inc | Boston, MA | Endowment | $5,050,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Montpelier, VT | Endowment | $3,300,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Land / Building Acquisition | $2,500,000 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium | West Palm Beach, FL | Construction | $2,500,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Boston, MA | Discovery Research (science) | $2,500,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | Endowment | $2,500,000 |
| Adopt-a-Student Foundation | Boston, MA | Campaign / Fundraising Plan | $2,000,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | General Operating / Annual Support | $2,000,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Moose, WY | Acquisition for Preservation | $2,000,000 |
| Upstream USA Inc | Boston, MA | Planning | $2,000,000 |
| Boston Food Forest Coalition | Jamaica Plain, MA | Acquisition for Preservation | $1,500,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | Arlington, VA | System Repair/Replacement | $1,200,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Construction | $1,000,000 |
| Global Arts Live | Cambridge, MA | Endowment | $1,000,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Montpelier, VT | Endowment | $1,000,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Land / Building Acquisition | $1,000,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Construction | $895,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence | Providence, RI | Renovation | $750,000 |
| Brewster Academy | Wolfeboro, NH | Renovation | $750,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | Charlotte, NC | Program Expansion | $750,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Other | $750,000 |
| Comp-U-Dopt | Houston, TX | Technology & Equipment | $715,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Program Development / Evaluation | $700,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Dallas, TX | New Construction | $700,000 |
The 25 largest of 4,430 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Massachusetts$41.7M · 1,177 grants
- New York$17.3M · 231 grants
- Texas$16.4M · 344 grants
- North Carolina$10.8M · 427 grants
- Florida$9.08M · 78 grants
- New Hampshire$6.35M · 212 grants
- Colorado$5.77M · 60 grants
- New Mexico$5.32M · 19 grants
- Vermont$5.04M · 25 grants
- Ohio$4.43M · 206 grants
- Illinois$4.27M · 71 grants
- Maine$3.99M · 75 grants
Quick answers
Does Fidelity Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/. Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.
How much does Fidelity Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $156,206,272 in grants and contributions paid (4,430 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Fidelity Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY), $10M, Pine Street Inn Inc (MA), $5.05M, Northeast Wilderness Trust (VT), $3.3M, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County (FL), $2.5M and Cox Science Center and Aquarium (FL), $2.5M.