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Popplestone Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Sullivan & Worcester Llp. It holds total assets of $27.6M. Annual income is reported at $11M. Total assets have decreased from $41.9M in 2011 to $27.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2019 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, District of Columbia, New York. According to available records, Popplestone Foundation has made 132 grants totaling $210.3M, with a median grant of $700K. Annual giving has grown from $18M in 2020 to $145.3M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $12.5M, with an average award of $1.6M. The foundation has supported 74 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$300K
Average Grant
$576K
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 10 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.
Popplestone Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 132 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, NY.
Popplestone Foundation has distributed a total of $210.3M across 132 grants. The median grant size is $700K, with an average of $1.6M. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $12.5M.
Popplestone Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Popplestone Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally L Rubin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne E Werber Dworsky | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$27.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$27.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
132
Total Giving
$210.3M
Average Grant
$1.6M
Median Grant
$700K
Unique Recipients
74
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Conservatory Of MusicMUSIC EDUCATION - ENDOW NEC PREP SCHOLARSHIPS ($12,000,000), EARLY CHILHOOD EDUCATION PILOT ($500,000) | Boston, MA | $12.5M | 2023 |
| Community Music Works ProjectMUSIC EDUCATION - RENOVATIONSS, NEW CONSTRUCTION, PROGRAM EXPANSIONS, & ENDOWMENT 0101/2024-06/30/2027 ($8,000,000), MULTI-YEAR FOR MUSIC HAVEN ($1,505,000), MULTI-YEAR FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STRINGS ($1,005,000) | Providence, RI | $10.5M | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Education FundDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 07/01/2023-06/30/2027 | New York, NY | $10M | 2023 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice IncDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - ADVANCE PROJECTS FOCUSING ON STATE & FEDERAL COURTS AND CONSTITUTIONS | New York, NY | $10M | 2023 |
| Voter Participation CenterDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09/01/2023-09/30/2025 | Washington, DC | $10M | 2023 |
| Boston Youth Symphony OrchestrasMUSIC EDUCATION - RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FOR SUPPORT OF NEW YOUTH MUSIC CENTER | Boston, MA | $6.4M | 2023 |
| Center For Election Innovation & Research (Ceir)DEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09/01/2023-08/31/2027 | Washington, DC | $5M | 2023 |
| Room To Grow National IncEARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 01/01/2024-12/31/2027 | New York, NY | $5M | 2023 |
| All Our Kin IncEARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09/01/2023-08/31/2026 | New Haven, CT | $5M | 2023 |
| Project StepMUSIC EDUCATION - RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT | Boston, MA | $5M | 2023 |
| Uniting VoicesMUSIC EDUCATION - SUPPORT EXPANSION & ACCESSIBILITY, INCLUDING ENDOWMENT 07/01/2023-06/30/2027 | Chicago, IL | $4M | 2023 |
| IcivicsDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, SUPPORT MEDIA & INFORMATION LITERACY EDUCATION PLUS OVERALL GROWTH CAMPAIGN | Cambridge, MA | $3.6M | 2023 |
| Atlanta Music ProjectMUSIC EDUCATION - CAPITAL & ENDOWMENT 08/01/2023-07/31/2025 | Atlanta, GA | $3.5M | 2023 |
| Campaign Legal CenterDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - COMBATING ELECTION SABOTAGE | Washington, DC | $3.3M | 2023 |
| Literacy Inc (Linc)EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 07/01/2023-06/30/2027 | New York, NY | $3M | 2023 |
| Americans United For The Separation Of Church And StateDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $3M | 2023 |
| Black Voters MatterDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - BVM CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE | Atlanta, GA | $3M | 2023 |
| Education Through Music IncMUSIC EDUCATION - PROGRAM EXPANSION THROUGH TEACHER CERTIFICATION 09/01/2023-06/30/2028 | New York, NY | $3M | 2023 |
| The Boston Foundation For Chorus AmericaMUSIC EDUCATION | Boston, MA | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Youth OrchestraMUSIC EDUCATION - FINANCIAL AID, PROGRAM EXPANSION, AND CAPITAL 11/01/2023-06/30/2026 | Brooklyn, NY | $2.3M | 2023 |
| The Boston Foundation For Zumix IncMUSIC EDUCATION | Boston, MA | $2M | 2023 |
| The Urban InstituteDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - TAX POLICY CENTER 09/01/2023-02/28/2026 | Washington, DC | $2M | 2023 |
| Neo Philanthropy Fbo More Equitable DemocracyDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09/01/2023-08/31/2026 | New York, NY | $2M | 2023 |
| Tides Center Fbo Abriendo Puertasopening DoorsEARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09/01/2023-08/31/2026 | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2023 |
| Baltimore Symphony - OrchkidsMUSIC EDUCATION - ENDOWMENT FUND 07/01/2023-06/30/2028 | Baltimore, MD | $2M | 2023 |
| Florida Rights Restoration CoalitionDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - DEFEND, PROTECT & PRODUCE REGISTERED VOTERS IN FLORIDA 06/01/2023-05/31/2026 | Orlando, FL | $2M | 2023 |
| Community Music Center Of BostonMUSIC EDUCATION - RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT | Boston, MA | $2M | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Music SchoolMUSIC EDUCATION - SUPPORT DELTA PROGRAM OFFERING FREE INSTRUMENTS & MUSIC LESSONS 07/01/2023-06/30/2028 | New Haven, CT | $2M | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - MOVEMENT VOTER FUND: EXPANDING DEMOCRACY THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | San Francisco, CA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| The Boston Foundation For Emmanuel MusicMUSIC EDUCATION | Boston, MA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Department Of Conservation And RecreationOTHER PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS - REHABILITATION OF LOWELL MEMORIAL PARK, CAMBRIDGE | Boston, MA | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Proteus FundDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - PIPER FUND FOR JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE & MONEY IN POLITICS WORK 08/01/2023-08/03/2024 | Amherst, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| Verified Voting FoundationDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09/01/2023-09/30/2025 | Philadelphia, PA | $1M | 2023 |
| Fair VoteDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09/01/2023-08/31/2025 | Silver Spring, MD | $1M | 2023 |
| Movement Advancement ProjectDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS: RESEARCH, DATA & MESSAGING TOOLS FOR LGBTQ ADVOCACY & CIVIL RIGHTS | Boulder, CO | $1M | 2023 |
| The Boston Foundation For Boston City Singers IncMUSIC EDUCATION | Boston, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| Vote RidersDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - SUPPORT VOTER ID EDUCATION & ASSISTANCE IN PRIORITIZED SOUTHERN STATES 10/01/2023-12/31/2024 | Santa Monica, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| American Journalism ProjectDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $825K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center IncDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - SUPPORTING VOTING RIGHTS & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | Montgomery, AL | $750K | 2023 |
| Asian & Pacific Islander American VoteDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - APIA VOTE GENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $750K | 2023 |
| Fair Elections CenterDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - CAMPUS VOTE PROJECT | Washington, DC | $650K | 2023 |
| New Venture Fund Fbo Media Democracy FundDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - SUPPORT MDF'S DISINFORMATION DEFENSE LEAGUE | Washington, DC | $600K | 2023 |
| Edvestors IncMUSIC EDUCATION - SUPPORT MUSIC PROGRAM OF BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARTS EXPANSION | Boston, MA | $550K | 2023 |
| Voto LatinoDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09/01/2023-11/30/2025 | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
| Parentchild IncEARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - EXPANSION OF EXISTING SITES & NEW SITES | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Generation CitizenDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - HANDS-ON CIVICS EDUCATION | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundOTHER PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS | Boston, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| Open SecretsDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - SUPPORT FOR "UP FOR DEBATE: ISSUES, CONTROVERSIES, & MONEY" | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
| Center For Civic DesignDEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09-01-2023-08/31/2025 | Cambridge, MD | $500K | 2023 |
| Keys MusicMUSIC EDUCATION - PROGRAM EXPANSION, CAPITAL EXPENSES, CASH RESERVES | New Canaan, CT | $400K | 2023 |