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Inavale Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Klr. It holds total assets of $870K. Annual income is reported at $4.9M. Total assets have decreased from $14.2M in 2011 to $870K in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Nebraska and District of Columbia. According to available records, Inavale Foundation Inc. has made 122 grants totaling $13.3M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $1.5M and $5.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.7M distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2.7M, with an average award of $109K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$212K
Largest Grant
$2.7M
Based on 21 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.
Inavale Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 122 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, NY, MA.
Inavale Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $13.3M across 122 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $109K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2.7M.
Inavale Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Inavale Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William N Buffett | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Kennedy | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$870K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$870K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
122
Total Giving
$13.3M
Average Grant
$109K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan OperaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Carleton CollegeGENERAL PURPOSE | Northfield, MN | $200K | 2023 |
| Resource Center For Women In Ministry In The SouthGENERAL PURPOSE | Durham, NC | $80K | 2023 |
| Grub St IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Trinity Lutheran ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE | Worcester, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| NisguaGENERAL PURPOSE | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Old Cambridge Baptist ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Kataluma Refugee HospitalGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Willa Cather FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Red Cloud, NE | $10K | 2023 |
| Franciscan Missionary Sisters For ArficaGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsGENERAL PURPOSE | Garden Valley, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL PURPOSE | Albert Lea, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Mercy CorpsGENERAL PURPOSE | W Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Feed The ChildrenGENERAL PURPOSE | Oklahoma City, OK | $1K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls ClubGENERAL PURPOSE | Washignton, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Home For Little WanderersGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Homeless Empowerment ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Little Brothers Firends Of The Elderly-BostonGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Valley Child Development CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Red Cloud, NE | $1K | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food BankGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $505K | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $11K | 2022 |
| CareGENERAL PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Arlington EatsGENERAL PURPOSE | Arlington, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Childrens Hunger FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Sylmar, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Partners In HealthGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Mara Elephant ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | Carmel, IN | $3K | 2022 |
| Project HopeGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |