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Pdb Foundation is a private trust based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Mark Bamforth. It holds total assets of $80.1M. Annual income is reported at $75.7M. Total assets have grown from $41.1M in 2019 to $80.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation disburses funds to other charitable organizations. 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 Massachusetts and California. According to available records, Pdb Foundation has made 38 grants totaling $6.1M, with a median grant of $100K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $627K, with an average award of $160K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, New Hampshire, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Pdb Foundation reported 38 individual grants totaling $6.1 million in 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $100,000. Half of those grants fell between $30,125 and $210,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $627,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $5.2 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in MA (20 of 38), followed by NH (6) and CA (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 19 distinct grantees, 100 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were University Of Strathclyde ($850,164), The Trussell Trust ($560,000) and International Institution Of New England ($500,000).
Computed from 38 individual grant records (2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$183K
Largest Grant
$3.1M
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The foundation disburses funds to other charitable organizations.
The foundation disburses funds to other charitable organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, NH.
Pdb Foundation has distributed a total of $6.1M across 38 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $160K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $627K.
Pdb Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Pdb Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark R Bamforth | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Morag Bamforth | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$80.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$80.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$6.1M
Average Grant
$160K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyRESEARCH | Oklahoma City, OK | $200K | 2022 |
| Mass LiberationEDUCATION | Torrance, CA | $627K | 2022 |
| University Of StrathclydeEDUCATION | Glasgow | $425K | 2022 |
| The Trussell TrustFOOD INSECURITIES | Salibury | $280K | 2022 |
| International Institution Of New EnglandEDUCATION AND REFUGEES SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| Carroll SchoolEDUCATION | Lincoln, MA | $210K | 2022 |
| Proctor AcademyEDUCATION | Andover, NH | $210K | 2022 |
| Year UpEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $200K | 2022 |
| Cambridge Health Allicance FoundationHEALTH CARE | Malden, MA | $200K | 2022 |
| West End HouseEDUCATION | Allston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Boston Public Library FundEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $93K | 2022 |
| Wentworth Institute Of TechnologyEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $75K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clus Of New HampshireSUPPORT FOR CHILDREN | Concord, NH | $68K | 2022 |
| The Entrepreneurial Scotland Foundation UsaEDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | Wilmington, DE | $46K | 2022 |
| Flare EducationEDUCATON | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Food BankFOOD INSECURITIES | Manchester, NH | $10K | 2022 |
| Biomedical Science Careers ProgramEDUCATION | Braintree, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Community ServingsFOOD INSECURITIES | Jamaica Plain, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Hopenet LaFOOD AND HOUSING | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |