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Fresh Pond Trust is a private trust based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Randolph Slaughter. It holds total assets of $229K. Annual income is reported at $12K. Total assets have decreased from $610K in 2011 to $229K in 2024. 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Fresh Pond Trust has made 101 grants totaling $170K, with a median grant of $750. Annual giving has grown from $49K in 2021 to $80K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $25K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 81 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, Virginia, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$728
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 67 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.
Fresh Pond Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 101 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, VA.
Fresh Pond Trust has distributed a total of $170K across 101 grants. The median grant size is $750, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $25K.
Fresh Pond Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fresh Pond Trust is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$229K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$229K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
101
Total Giving
$170K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$750
Unique Recipients
81
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Risesocial services | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Helping Handstraining of monkey helpers for paraplegics | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Pazapa - The Siloe ProjectEducation for Haitian children with disabilities | Mountain View, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Cambridge Council On AgingSenior social services | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Botetourt Resource CenterSenior social services | Buchanan, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Cambridge Scholarship FundCollege scholarship fund | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tunefoolery MusicMusical performances for charitable institutions | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Edwards Rescued Animals FoundationProtection for rescued animals | Parker, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| New Freedom FarmSocial services for veterans | Buchanan, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| St Marys Orthodox ChurchNeighborhood outreach | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ironwood Pig SanctuaryAnimal welfare | Marana, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| The Care CenterEducational services for single mothers | Holyoke, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Merrimack Valley Immigrant CenterImmigrant education services | Lawrence, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ing Fusion Scholarship At Mitfusion energy research | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Face To Face Germantownchurch homeless outreach | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Bridge Househomeless shelter | Plymouth, NH | $3K | 2022 |
| Solutions At Worksocial services | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| PazapaHaitian famine relief | Lafayette, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Primavera Foundationsocial services | Tucson, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Abortion Fundfamily planning | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Durham Rescue Missionfood pantry and homeless shelter | Durham, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Horses And Humans Research Fdtnanimal welfare | Chagrin Falls, OH | $1K | 2022 |
| Gwynedd Friends Schooleducation | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of S Arizonaanimal welfare | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| St Francis Househomeless shelter | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Food For Freefood pantry | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Youth On Their Owneducation | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| Edwards Rescued Animal Fdtnanimal welfare | Parker, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| St Mary Orthodox Churchreligious outreach to displaced persons | Cambridge, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Lutheran Services Of Ne Floridasocial services | Jacksonville, FL | $2K | 2021 |
| Phillips Brooks House Assocsocial service | Cambridge, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Harvard Sq Homeless Shelterhomeless shelter | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bankfood bank | Auburn, ME | $1K | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthoodfamily planning | Washington, DC | $1K | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanityaffordable housing | Americus, GA | $1K | 2021 |
| Boston Health Care For Homelessmedical services | Boston, MA | $1K | 2021 |