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Bonsen Foundation is a private corporation based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Janny Bonsen. It holds total assets of $4.5M. Annual income is reported at $116K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2024. According to available records, Bonsen Foundation has made 3 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $550K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.1M in 2022 to $250K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250K to $550K, with an average award of $450K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Bonsen Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Bonsen Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $550K, with an average of $450K. Individual grants have ranged from $250K to $550K.
Bonsen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bonsen Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joost P Bonsen | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$4.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$450K
Median Grant
$550K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$550K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnoloTO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $250K | 2023 |