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Middle Passage Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. The principal officer is Gelfand Rennert & Feldman. It holds total assets of $143K. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have grown from $528 in 2011 to $143K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Middle Passage Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $751K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $164K and $200K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $60K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 12 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.
Middle Passage Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Middle Passage Foundation has distributed a total of $751K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $60K.
Middle Passage Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Middle Passage Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gelfand | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tracy Chapman | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aneta Chapman | V.P. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lee Phillips | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$143K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$143K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$751K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Better ChanceSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $35K | 2021 |
| Episcopal Community Services Of San FranciscoSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Project Open HandSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen IncSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Amnesty InternationalSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Aclu Of Northern CaliforniaSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Indian College FundSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Committee To Project JournalistsSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Kqed-FmSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| The San Francisco SpcaSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| K9 WarriorsSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Cultural SurvivalsSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Berkeley Food And Housing ProjectSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girl Club SfSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Rebuilding TogetherSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| Cultural SurvivalSEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Cambridge, MA | $4K | 2021 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA