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Alchemy Foundation is a private trust based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Hemenway & Barnes. It holds total assets of $80K. Annual income is reported at $329K. Total assets have decreased from $3.7M in 2011 to $2.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Alchemy Foundation has made 378 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $2M in 2020 to $439K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 238 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, New York, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 190 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Alchemy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 378 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, NY.
Alchemy Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 378 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M.
Alchemy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Alchemy Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 23 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasha A Montagu | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dominic D Montagu | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kyra Montagu | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
$2.7M
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
$487
Net Investment Income
$114K
Distribution Amount
$160K
Total Grants
378
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
238
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugepoint IncGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $40K | 2022 |
| Arnold Arboretum Of Harvard UniversityGeneral Support | Jamaica Plain, MA | $28K | 2022 |
| The Children'S Museum (Aka The Boston Children'S Museum)General Support | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc (Dba Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc)General Support | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| United States Fund For Unicef (Dba Unicef Usa)General Support | New York, NY | $18K | 2022 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra IncGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation IncGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| United States Association For UnhcrGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Save The Children FederationGeneral Support | Fairfield, CT | $15K | 2022 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project Inc (Dba Irap)General Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| American Society For Clinical Investigation IncGeneral Support | Ann Arbor, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Physicians For Human Rights IncGeneral Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine ArtsGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Mira CoalitionGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Boston Medical Center CorporationGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $7K | 2022 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank IncGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Partners In Health A Nonprofit CorporationGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Perkins School For The BlindGeneral Support | Watertown, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood League Of Massachusetts IncGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Human Rights WatchGeneral Support | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art (Dba Ica Boston)General Support | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of MassachusettsGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| American Friends Service CommitteeGeneral Support | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| International Institute Of New EnglandGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee IncGeneral Support | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Mercy CorpsGeneral Support | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Mount Auburn CemeteryGeneral Support | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Kickstart-International IncGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Wgbh Educational FoundationGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| American Repertory Theater Of Western New York IncGeneral Support | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts College Of Art And Design Foundation IncGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| American Immigration CouncilGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| Wbur (A Program Of Boston University)General Support | Boston, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard CollegeGeneral Support | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Amnesty International Usa IncGeneral Support | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| The Trustees Of ReservationsGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Women'S Refugee CommissionGeneral Support | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Conservatory Lab Charter School Foundation IncGeneral Support | Dorchester, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGeneral Support | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Brigham & Women'S Hospital IncGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Huntington Theatre Co IncGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc (Aka Nrdc)General Support | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Asylum AccessGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Neighborhood House Charter SchoolGeneral Support | Dorchester, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Cambridge Community FoundationGeneral Support | Cambridge, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Pathfinder InternationalGeneral Support | Watertown, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncGeneral Support | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Rosie'S PlaceGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |