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Palace Head Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHESTNUT HILL, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Joanne S Gill. It holds total assets of $14.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have grown from $11.6M in 2011 to $14.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Maine and Florida. According to available records, Palace Head Foundation Inc. has made 163 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $713K and $866K annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $866K distributed across 51 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $400K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 77 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, Florida, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 50 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.
Palace Head Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 163 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, FL.
Palace Head Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2.3M across 163 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $400K.
Palace Head Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Palace Head Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHESTNUT HILL, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gill | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Forkner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin Forkner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joanne S Gill | PRESIDENT/CLERK | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Forkner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$14.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$14.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
163
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
77
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Brookline, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Society Of The Four ArtsARTS | Palm Beach, FL | $125K | 2024 |
| Trust For Public LandCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $122K | 2024 |
| Esplanade AssociationCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $77K | 2024 |
| Croquet Foundation Of AmericaCOMMUNITY AND CHARITY | West Palm Beach, FL | $50K | 2024 |
| West Palm Beach Library Foundation 2561EDUCATIONAL | West Palm Beach, FL | $35K | 2024 |
| Society For The Protection Of Nh ForestsCOMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE | Concord, NH | $35K | 2024 |
| Boulder Country Day SchoolCOMMUNITY & CHRITABLE | Boulder, CO | $29K | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Historical SocietyEDUCATIONAL | Boston, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| United South End SettlementsCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseCOMMUNITY AND CHARITY | Charlestown, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Vista Del MarCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $18K | 2024 |
| Metropolitan OperaARTS | New York, NY | $15K | 2024 |
| Boulder Bridge HouseCOMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE | Boulder, CO | $15K | 2024 |
| Epiphany SchoolRELIGIOUS | Dorchester, MA | $13K | 2024 |
| Littleton Regional Health CareMEDICAL | Littleton, NH | $10K | 2024 |
| Beaver Country Day SchoolEDUCATION | Chestnut Hill, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The RockiesHEALTH | Denver, CO | $8K | 2024 |
| Blue Sky BridgeCOMMUNITY AND CHARITY | Boulder, CO | $6K | 2024 |
| Ammonoosuc Conservation TrustCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Franconia, NH | $6K | 2024 |
| Islesboro Community CenterEDUCATIONAL | Islesboro, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalMEDICAL | Boston, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Islesboro Islands TrustCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Islesboro, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Bethlehem Trails AssociationCOMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE | Bethlehem, PA | $5K | 2024 |
| Society Of Preservation Of Free WillCOMMUNITY AND CHARITY | Isleboro, ME | $5K | 2024 |
| Hill HouseCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Hoover InstitutionEDUCATIONAL | Stanford, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Palm Beach OperaARTS | West Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Greater BostonCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Trinity CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Hartford, CT | $4K | 2024 |
| Sconset TrustCOMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE | Siasconset, MA | $4K | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Museum Of ScienceEDUCATIONAL | Boston, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Community Foundationboulder CountyCOMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE | Boulder, CO | $3K | 2024 |
| The Trustees Of ReservationsCOMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Lifeflight Foundation Of MeCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Camden, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Harvard College FundEDUCATIONAL | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Ann Norton Sculpture GardensCOMMUNITY AND CHARITY | West Palm Beach, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Public GardenCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Colonial TheaterCOMMUNITY AND CHARITY | Augusta, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Emerald Necklace ConservancyCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Jamaica Plain, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| NaturebridgeEDUCATIONAL | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| Kravis Center For The Performing ArtsARTS | West Palm Beach, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| John Winthrop SchoolCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $2K | 2024 |
| New England AquariumEDUCATIONAL | Boston, MA | $2K | 2024 |
| Boston ExplorersCOMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $2K | 2024 |
| American Promise Education FundCOMMUNITY AND CHARITY | Concord, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts BostonARTS | Boston, MA | $2K | 2024 |
| New England Mountain Biking AssociationRECREATION | Acton, MA | $2K | 2024 |
| Franklin Park ZooEDUCATIONAL | Boston, MA | $2K | 2024 |