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Also known as: C/O MEGAN & O'SHEA LLC
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Brickbottom Foundation is a private trust based in CHARLESTOWN, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Megan & Oshea LLC. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $692K. Total assets have grown from $2M in 2014 to $3.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. An artists' building, non-profit gallery, and artists' association dedicated to preserving and expanding the arts in Somerville and the greater Boston area. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Somerville, Boston and Massachusetts. According to available records, Brickbottom Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $603K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $273K in 2022 to $330K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $250K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Ohio, California, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$34K
Based on 13 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.
An artists' building, non-profit gallery, and artists' association dedicated to preserving and expanding the arts in Somerville and the greater Boston area. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, OH, CA.
Brickbottom Foundation has distributed a total of $603K across 45 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $250K.
Brickbottom Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brickbottom Foundation is headquartered in CHARLESTOWN, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Mantzoukas | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia Mantzoukas | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason Mantzoukas | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melissa Mantzoukas | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$341K
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$5.6M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
$330K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$115K
Distribution Amount
$257K
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$603K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Kennedy InstituteEDUCATING VISITORS ABOUT THE US SENATE | Boston, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| ReadTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO ORPHANED SCHOOLCHILDREN IN NAIROBI, KENYA | Ashville, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| EmpathTO HELP LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD THEIR OWN PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCETO HELP LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD THEIR OWN PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE | Boston, MA | $11K | 2023 |
| Young StorytellersTO DEVELOP LITERACY THROUGH THE ART OF STORYTELLING | Los Angeles, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Perkins School For The BlindTO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE BLIND, DEAF-BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED | Watertown, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Leukemia Soceity Lls-GeorgiaAT THE FOREFRONT TO CURE CANCER | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Dormition Of The Virgin Mary ChurchPROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, TEACH AND SPREAD THE ORTHODOX CHRISTINA FAITH | Somerville, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hilarity For CharityTO RAISE AWARENESS, INSPIRE CHANGE, AND SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS CONTENDING WITH ALZHEIMER'S | Beverly Hills, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Stand Up To CancerTO RAISE FUNDS TO ACCELERATE GROUND-BREAKING CANCER RESEARCH AND BRING NEW THERAPIES TO PATIENTS SOONER TO SAVE LIVES | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of AmericaPROVIDES SEXUAL HEALTH CARE IN THE US AND GLOBALLY | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Food Allergy And Research FoundationTO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES | Mclean, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Reel StartDEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIVERSE CREATORS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY | S Towson, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| The Library Foundation Of Los AngelesPROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT TO THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Detroit Creativity ProjectMAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN IN DETROIT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED | Venice, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankTO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO FIGHT HUNGER IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeWORKS TO END MASS INCARCERATION, EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT, AND RACIAL INEQUALTIY | Montgomery, AL | $3K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaTO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD DONATIONS TO FRONT-LINE ORGANIZATIONS LIKE FOOD BANKS, FOOD PANTRIES, AND SOUP KITCHENS | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Marblehead Dollars For ScholarsDEDICATED TO PROVIDING NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS | Marblehead, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Boston Police AssociationENFORCE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF ITS MEMBERS | Nahant, MA | $250 | 2023 |
| National Golf Player Development FoundationSUPPORT ASPIRING GOLFERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS | Gilbert, AZ | $250 | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable FundTHE FUNDS HELD BY THE MANTZOUKAS FAMILY FUND ARE INTENDED TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Cincinnati, OH | $160K | 2022 |
| Lynn Community Health CenterSUPPORT FOR THE LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Lynn, MA | $9K | 2022 |
| St George Greek Orthodox ChurchTO FUND BUILDING PROJECTS FOR THE CHURCH | Lynn, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| UnicefTO PROVIDE LIFESAVING MEDICINES, BETTER NUTRITION, CLEAN WATER, QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY RELIEF TO CHILDREN, WOMEN AND COMMUNITIES IN OVER 190 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| New England Mountain Bike AssociationTO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE MOUNTAIN BIKING AND TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE NEW ENGLAND TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES | Acton, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Project GraceTO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SCARBOROUGH NEIGHBORS BY IDENTIFYING BOTH THOSE IN NEED AND THOSE WILLING TO SHARE THEIR GIFTS, AND COORDINATING THE INTERCHANGE IN A COMPASSIONATE, CONFIDENTIAL MANNER | Scarborough, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Children'S Dyslexia Center Of Portland MeTO HELP CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA LEARN TO READ AND TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL | Portland, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of MaineTO CREATE, FIND AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN STATEWIDE | Portland, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Southern Maine Agency On AgingTO AID PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR THEM | Scarborough, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Camp KetchaTO HELP SERVE THE SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY WITH PROGRAMS IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY ENRICHMENT, AND SUMMER DAY CAMPING | Scarborough, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Animal Refuge League Of Greater PortlandTO PROVIDE TEMPORARY CARE AND SHELTER FOR STRAY, ABANDONED, CONFISCATED AND RELINQUISHED ANIMALS, AND TO PLACE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE INTO RESPONSIBLE AND CARING HOMES | Westbrook, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Eastern Trail AllianceTO HELP BUILD, MAINTAIN, AND PROMOTE THE USE OF THE EASTERN TRAIL, A RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION GREENWAY FROM CASCO BAY TO THE PISCATAQUA RIVER IN KITTERY, MAINE | Saco, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Food BankTO ELIMINATE HUNGER IN MAINE BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND MOBILIZING THE PUBLIC IN THE FIGHT TO END HUNGER | Auburn, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Detroit Creativity ProjectTO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE DETROIT'S YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH IMPROVISATION | Venice, CA | $3K | 2022 |