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Fine Fund is a private corporation based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Ffc Capital Corporation. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. Total assets have grown from $524K in 2011 to $3.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, District of Columbia, California. According to available records, Fine Fund has made 31 grants totaling $295K, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, California, which account for 42% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Fine Fund reported 31 individual grants totaling $295,166 in 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,500 and $15,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $30,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $301,938 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in MA (8 of 31), followed by DC (4) and CA (3). In total the foundation's grantees span 13 states. Of its 28 distinct grantees, 11 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Sustainable Markets Foundation ($45,000), University Of California San Francisco ($25,000) and Public Democracy America ($20,000).
Computed from 31 individual grant records (2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 13 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 30 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.
Fine Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CA.
Fine Fund has distributed a total of $295K across 31 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
Geographical area: boston charitable fields: environmental, visual arts.
Fine Fund is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Fine Friedman | DIRECTOR, CHAIR, & CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas J Lavelle | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$295K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Markets FoundationECO-ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| University Of California San FranciscoPROGRAM ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Essential InformationFOR UNKOCH MY CAMPUS | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Coming CleanCOMING CLEAN GENERAL SUPPORT | Brattleboro, VT | $20K | 2022 |
| Public Democracy AmericaEVANGELICALS 4 DEMOCRACY | Great Falls, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| New Venture FundTRUSTED ELECTIONS FUND | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| Center For Political EcologyTO SUPPORT GLOBAL CENTER FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE | Santa Cruz, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Defend Our HealthFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Croatan InstituteURSA COLLECTIVE | Durham, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Proteus Fund Piper FundTO SUPPORT THE PIPER FUND | Amherst, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| DeployusGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Silent Spring InstituteGENERAL OPEATING SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Toxic Free FutureFOR SAFER STATES GENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Orion SocietyTO SUPPORT A FOUR-PART SERIES ON CLIMATE MISINFORMATION AND ITS IMPACTS | Northampton, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Healthy Building NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Environmental Health SciencesTO SUPPORT EHS REPORTING ON BADGE | Bozeman, MT | $8K | 2022 |
| Rachel'S NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $8K | 2022 |
| Carnegie Museums Of PittsburghTO SUPPORT THE 2022 CARNEGIE INTERNATIONAL | Pittsburgh, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Program For Preserving The Natural WorldGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson HoleENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRUST | Jackson, WY | $3K | 2022 |
| Carnegie MuseumsTO SUPPORT THE MILTON AND SHEILA FINE COLLECTION | Pittsburgh, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Conservation Law FoundationSLINGSHOT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Virginia OrganizingHEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDERS NETWORK | Charlottesville, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Environmental League Of MassachusettsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Women'S Voices For The EarthGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Missoula, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Invest For BetterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Bunker ProjectsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| East Quabbin Land TrustGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hardwick, MA | $500 | 2022 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
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PITTSBURGH, PA