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Once Here Foundation is a private trust based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Karl Bandtel. It holds total assets of $52.8M. Annual income is reported at $26.8M. Total assets have grown from $26.2M in 2019 to $41.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. See attached. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Once Here Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $4.4M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $1.8M in 2022 to $2.6M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $75K to $900K, with an average award of $151K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Ohio and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$90K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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See attached. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, OH, CO.
Once Here Foundation has distributed a total of $4.4M across 29 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $151K. Individual grants have ranged from $75K to $900K.
Once Here Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Once Here Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Bandtel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Farley Urmston | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.8M
Total Assets
$41.1M
Fair Market Value
$46.8M
Net Worth
$41.1M
Grants Paid
$2.6M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.4M
Distribution Amount
$2.1M
Total: $8.9M
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$4.4M
Average Grant
$151K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity CharitableGeneral Support | Cincinatti, OH | $900K | 2023 |
| Harvard Divinity SchoolGeneral Support | Cambridge, MA | $225K | 2023 |
| Wellington Management FoundationGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Mgh FoundationGeneral Support | Barrington, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Mothers For Justice And Equality IncGeneral Support | Roxbury, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| Shooting TouchGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Matenwa IncGeneral Support | Cambridge, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| Calling All CrowsGeneral Support | Arvada, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| United South End SettlementsGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute CorporationGeneral Support | Dorchester, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Concord Prison Outreach IncGeneral Support | Concord, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Camp JabberwockyGeneral Support | Vineyard Haven, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Curious Learning A Global Literacy Project IncGeneral Support | Amesbury, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding ProgramGeneral Support | Lincoln, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Mclean HospitalGeneral Support | Belmont, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Mass General HospitalCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $300K | 2022 |
| Camp HaleCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Friends Of MatenwaCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Louis D Brown Peace InstituteCHARITABLE | Dorchester, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Concord Prison OutreachCHARITABLE | Concord, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Mothers For Justice And EqualityCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| LovelaneCHARITABLE | Lincoln, MA | $75K | 2022 |
| Curious LearningCHARITABLE | Amesbury, MA | $75K | 2022 |