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Also known as: C/O MARY MYERS KAUPPILA
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Ladera Foundation is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Mary Myers Kauppila. It holds total assets of $7.6M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. Total assets have grown from $1.5M in 2011 to $7.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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. According to available records, Ladera Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $3.7M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.7M in 2022 to $1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $510 to $1M, with an average award of $220K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, Virginia, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Ladera Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, VA.
Ladera Foundation has distributed a total of $3.7M across 17 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $220K. Individual grants have ranged from $510 to $1M.
Ladera Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ladera Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashad Wareh | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$7.6M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$7.6M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$3.7M
Average Grant
$220K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab DafCHARITY | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Fidelity DafCHARITY | Cincinnati, OH | $510 | 2023 |
| Independent Womens ForumCHARITY | Winchester, VA | $300K | 2022 |
| Pioneer Institute IncCHARITY | Boston, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| American Endowment FoundationCHARITY | Hudson, OH | $250K | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The WestCHARITY | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Sonoma Land TrustCHARITY | Santa Rosa, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Association Of The Back Bay IncCHARITY | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To AnimalsCHARITY | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |