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Also known as: C/O BALLENTINE PARTNERS LLC
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Dwss Inc. is a private corporation based in WALTHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Ballentine Partners LLC. It holds total assets of $6.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Mexico. According to available records, Dwss Inc. has made 33 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $26K. The foundation has distributed between $456K and $537K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $537K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $143K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Mexico, Massachusetts, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$35K
Largest Grant
$124K
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.
Dwss Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NM, MA.
Dwss Inc. has distributed a total of $1.5M across 33 grants. The median grant size is $26K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $143K.
Dwss Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dwss Inc. is headquartered in WALTHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Putnam | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rowan Finnegan | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.9M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$26K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConfluenceGENERAL MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Community FoundationGENERAL FUND | Santa Fe, NM | $143K | 2023 |
| Impact Society GlobalGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Mad In America FoundationGENERAL FUND | Cambridge, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Creo Family Office SyndicateGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Ten StrandsCLIMASCOPE PROJECT | San Rafael, CA | $26K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Excellence In Mental HealthGENERAL FUND | Sunnyvale, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Synergos Institute IncGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Stone Barns Restoration CorpGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Pocantico Hills, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Gaia FoundationGENERAL FUND | Brighton | $1K | 2023 |
| National Empowerment CenterPOLISH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER | Grafton, MA | $47K | 2022 |
| Praising Earth IncGENERAL FUND | Santa Fe, NM | $45K | 2022 |
| Sustainable Markets FoundationTRANSCAP | New York, NY | $26K | 2022 |
| Saq Be Organization For Mayan And Indigenous Spiritual StudiesGENERAL FUND | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2022 |
| The Ocean FoundationGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $55K | 2020 |
| Grassroots Soccer IncGENERAL FUND | Hanover, NH | $21K | 2020 |
| Choose Love IncGENERAL FUND | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2020 |
| Foundation For ExcellenceGENERAL FUND | Sunnyvale, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| The Impact SocietyGENERAL FUND | Eldersburg, MD | $5K | 2020 |