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Palette Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in PROVINCETOWN, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Terrence Meck. It holds total assets of $10.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have decreased from $17.3M in 2011 to $10.3M 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Palette Fund Inc. has made 88 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.4M in 2022 to $631K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $325K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, California, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 26 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.
Palette Fund Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 88 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, CA.
Palette Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $2.1M across 88 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $325K.
Palette Fund Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Palette Fund Inc. is headquartered in PROVINCETOWN, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Meck | PRESIDENT | $125K | $0 | $125K |
| Peter Benassi | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristin Resnansky | SECRETARY & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Todd Sears | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Blaire Milanese | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$10.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
88
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| God'S Love We Deliver-ContGRANT | New York, NY | $325K | 2023 |
| Provincetown CommonsGRANT | Provincetown, MA | $81K | 2023 |
| MapGRANT | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| The Boy Next DoorGRANT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Lgbt Community CenterGRANT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Provincetown Film SocietyGRANT | Provincetown, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Various Org Under 5kGRANT | Provincetown, MA | $24K | 2023 |
| Halloween New OrleansGRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Victory FundGRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Provincetown Arts AssociationGRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Nola Founders BallGRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Ali Forney CenterGRANT | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Out RightGRANT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Alley TheatreGRANT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Summer Of SassGRANT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| UblGRANT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Provincetown Arts SocietyGRANT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Nola Gno Fund GrantGRANT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| PancanGRANT | Manhattan Beach, CA | $97K | 2022 |
| Boy Next Door FilmGRANT | New York, NY | $47K | 2022 |
| Period Proverty ProjectGRANT | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Urvashi MemorialGRANT | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Lgbthiv Criminal Justice WorkiGRANT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Aids SupportGRANT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| The Lily HouseGRANT | New York, NY | $19K | 2022 |
| Prospect New OrleansGRANT | New York, NY | $19K | 2022 |
| The Public TheatherGRANT | New York, NY | $14K | 2022 |
| National Coalition Against DomeGRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Trans LifelineGRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Take Action - Black Visions CollGRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| White PartyGRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |