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Foundation M is a private trust based in ANDOVER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Casper Martin. It holds total assets of $13.2M. Annual income is reported at $413K. Total assets have grown from $9M in 2011 to $13.1M in 2022. 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Foundation M has made 293 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $776K and $1.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 146 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $160K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 147 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$115K
Based on 56 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.
Foundation M primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 293 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, VT.
Foundation M has distributed a total of $3.4M across 293 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $160K.
Foundation M typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Foundation M is headquartered in ANDOVER, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Woolford | TRUSTEE | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Casper Martin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$13.1M
Fair Market Value
$18.5M
Net Worth
$13.1M
Grants Paid
$911K
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$843K
Total: $9M
Total Grants
293
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
147
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England WildlifeGeneral Purpose | So Weymouth, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Dismas HouseInitiative at Farm | Worcester, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubBarnard Tract Project | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsClean Vehicles Program | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Audubon VermontWorking Lands Conservation Initiative | Huntington, VT | $35K | 2023 |
| New England AquariumSea Turtle Rescue | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Solihten InstituteGeneral Purpose | Denver, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Rosie'S PlaceGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Family Service IncYouth Development | Lawrence, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Mass AudubonLowell Leaders in Stewardship | Lincoln, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Equine AdvocatesGeneral Purpose | Chatham, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| NaacpLegal Defense Fund & General Purpose | Brockton, MA | $14K | 2023 |
| Family First Parent ProgramParent Leadership | Watertown, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of LawrenceGeneral Purpose | Lawrence, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Northeast Wilderness TrustLand Conservation & Protection | Montpelier, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| National Braille PressGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| AcluGeneral Purpose | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossTurkey Earthquake | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| AmericaresTurkey/Ukraine | Stamford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| AspcaGeneral Purpose | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Mspca Nevins FarmLow Cost Spay/Neuter | Methuen, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| World Food Program UsaTurkey/Syria | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Women'S Lunch PlaceGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| United Negro College FundGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ducks UnlimitedRestoration of Wetlands | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Schools On WheelsGeneral Purpose | East Bridgewater, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Raising A Reader MassachusettsRAR Lawrence | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaAbortion ACcess | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Open Space InstituteGeneral Purpose | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of HaverhillGeneral Purpose | Haverhill, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Merrimack River Feline Rescue SocietyGeneral Purpose | Salisbury, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lazarus House MinistriesGeneral Purpose | Lawrence, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| International Fund For Animal WelfareElephant & Atlantic Right Whale Protection | Yarmouth Port, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Danielson InstituteGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersTurkey/Syria | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Social ServicesHome Safe Program | Quincy, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ellis Early LearningGeneral Purpose | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of UsGeneral Purpose | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Merrimack River Watershed CouncilGeneral Purpose | Lawsrence, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Farm SanctuaryGeneral Purpose | Watkins Glen, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Pathways For ChildrenFamily Enrichment Program | Gloucester, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Waltham Fields Community FarmsGeneral Purpose | Waltham, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood League Of MassGeneral Purpose | Worcester, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| People'S Pantrynorth Parish TheFood Pantry | North Andover, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Essex County Community FoundationGreater Lawrence Summer Fund | Danvers, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Advocates For ChildrenAutism Legal Support Center | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Community InroadsGeneral Purpose | North Andover, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| New England Primate ConservancyGeneral Purpose | Merrimack, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of LynnAfter School Art Program | Lynn, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Mass Assoc For The Blind & Vis ImpServices for Merrimack Valley Residents | Brookline, MA | $7K | 2023 |