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Fresh Sound Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Tyler Lynch. It holds total assets of $8.2M. Annual income is reported at $4.3M. Total assets have grown from $6.3M in 2011 to $8.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts and Georgia. According to available records, Fresh Sound Foundation Inc. has made 56 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $18K. The foundation has distributed between $685K and $699K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $80K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Georgia, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 26 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 Sound Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, GA.
Fresh Sound Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.4M across 56 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $80K.
Fresh Sound Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fresh Sound Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Burt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| S Jeffrey Burt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John F Burt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsSCIENTIFIC | Cambridge, MA | $80K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Family FundEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| New Georgia ProjectEDUCATIONAL | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Generation CitizenEDUCATIONAL | Boston, MA | $43K | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterENVIRONMENTAL | Charlottesville, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Mass Moca Foundation IncEDUCATIONAL | North Adams, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Amalgamated FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Wholesome WaveCHARITABLE | Bridgeport, CT | $40K | 2023 |
| Next Stage Arts ProjectEDUCATIONAL | Putney, VT | $40K | 2023 |
| American Constitution Society For LawEDUCATIONAL | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeEDUCATIONAL | Montgomery, AL | $35K | 2023 |
| River NetworkEDUCATIONAL | Boulder, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Ceres IncCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Yellow Barn IncPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Putney, VT | $20K | 2023 |
| Groundworks CollaborativeEDUCATIONAL | Brattleboro, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Thousand Islands Land TrustCHARITABLE | Clayton, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Ny Zen Center For Contemplative CareEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Homeless Prenatal ProgramCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Discovering JusticeEDUCATIONAL | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Urban Farming InstituteEDUCATIONAL | Mattapan, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Big Sky Youth EmpowermentEDUCATIONAL | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| The JarEDUCATIONAL | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Land Trust Alliance Northeast RegionENVIRONMENTAL | Sarasota Springs, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ammonoosuc Conservation TrustCHARITABLE | Franconia, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| International Society Of Performing ArtsPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| New Repertory TheaterPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Watertown, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Impact ProjectEDUCATIONAL | Emmaus, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Nh Alliance For End Of Life OptionsEDUCATIONAL | Sugar Hill, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundatioinEDUCATIONAL | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Fair Count IncEDUCATIONAL | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Living Art Intl Fbo Cambodian Living ArtsPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Emerson CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Food ConnectsCHARITABLE | Brattleboro, VT | $40K | 2022 |
| Women EngagedPROMOTION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE | Atlanta, GA | $40K | 2022 |
| American Repertory TheatreCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $40K | 2022 |
| Save The RiverEDUCATIONALEDUCATIONAL | Clayton, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| President & Fellows Of Harvard CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2022 |