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Grantmaking public charity · EIN 04-2457605

Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc

Boston, MA

Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Boston, MA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.82M in grants paid across 87 grants, with $6.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Haven Project Inc, The Wiley Network and Brookline Teen Center.

How to request funding

Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Philanthropy massachusetts, inc. monitors the use of its u.s. grants by requiring grantees to submit progress reports and by conducting site visits to verify that funded activities are being carried out as intended.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

To promote the practice and expansion of effective and responsible philanthropy to improve the health and vitality of the region.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Haven Project IncLynn, MAGma Grant$81,100
The Wiley NetworkNeedham, MAGma Grant$81,100
Brookline Teen CenterBrookline, MAFtbnl Grant$55,000
Mcphs UniversityBoston, MAFtbnl Scholarships$55,000
Base ChicagoChicago, ILFtbnl Support for Base Chicago Youth Programming$50,000
The BaseRoxbury, MAFtbnl Grants$50,000
College Possible ChicagoChicago, ILFtbnl Grant$37,000
South Boston Neighborhood HouseBoston, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$35,000
West End HouseAllston, MAFtbnl Support$35,000
Cambridge Camping AssociationCambridge, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$30,000
East Boston Social CentersEast Boston, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$28,000
Crossroads for KidsDuxbury, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$27,500
Tufts UniversityMedford, MAFtbnl Scholarships$27,015
Agassiz VillageFramingham, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$25,000
Big Sister Association of Greater BostonBoston, MAFtbnl Support$25,000
Project 351Boston, MAFtbnl Donation$25,000
Ron Burton Training VillageBraintree, MAFtbnl Donation$25,000
Zumix IncEast Boston, MAFtbnl Supports 2024 Gala$25,000
Phillips Brooks House AssociationCambridge, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$23,500
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood CenterBoston, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$22,500
Art of Problem Solving Initiative IncNew York, NYFtbnl Support of Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (beam) Summer Away Program in New York$20,000
Somerville YMCASomerville, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$20,000
Freedom House IncDorchester, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$17,500
Sportsmen's Tennis ClubDorchester Ma, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$17,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of DorchesterDorchester, MATo Support and Strengthen Summer Enrichment Programs Serving Youth$16,400

The 25 largest of 87 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc accept grant applications?

Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $1,815,725 in grants paid (87 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Haven Project Inc (MA), $81.1K, The Wiley Network (MA), $81.1K, Brookline Teen Center (MA), $55K, Mcphs University (MA), $55K and Base Chicago (IL), $50K.