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Rands Foundation is a private corporation based in WESTWOOD, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Robert D Rands. It holds total assets of $23.4M. Annual income is reported at $10.3M. Total assets have grown from $7.1M in 2011 to $21.2M in 2023. 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. According to available records, Rands Foundation has made 112 grants totaling $2.6M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.5M in 2022 to $1.1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 29 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.
Rands Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 112 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CT, NY.
Rands Foundation has distributed a total of $2.6M across 112 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K.
Rands Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rands Foundation is headquartered in WESTWOOD, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert D Rands | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amelia R Rands | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$21.2M
Fair Market Value
$21.2M
Net Worth
$21.2M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
$454K
Net Investment Income
$913K
Distribution Amount
$980K
Total: $17.3M
Total Grants
112
Total Giving
$2.6M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon AcademyGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Connecticut CollegeGeneral Operating Support | New London, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Ceres IncGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGeneral Operating Support | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyGeneral Operating Support | Bronx, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of ReservationsGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Nativity School Of WorcesterGeneral Operating Support | Worcester, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Second Nature Inc (Aka Nature Conservancy)General Operating Support | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Esperanza AcademyGeneral Operating Support | Lawrence, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Blessed Stephen Bellesini Osa Academy IncGeneral Operating Support | Lawrence, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Audubon SocietyGeneral Operating Support | Lincoln, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Round The Bend FarmGeneral Operating Support | Dartmouth, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Project CitizenshipGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Nativity Preparatory School Of New BedfordGeneral Operating Support | New Bedford, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Oxfam-AmericaGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityGeneral Operating Support | New Haven, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Wellington Management FoundationGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Brunswick SchoolGeneral Operating Support | Greenwich, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Catie'S ClosetGeneral Operating Support | Dracut, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| First Parish In NeedhamGeneral Operating Support | Needham, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Foundation For MetrowestGeneral Operating Support | Natick, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Silver Lining MentoringGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Louis D Brown Peace InstituteGeneral Operating Support | Dorchester, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| World Resources InstituteGeneral Operating Support | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Spark The WaveGeneral Operating Support | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsGeneral Operating Support | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Boston Debate LeagueGeneral Operating Support | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Hebrew CollegeGeneral Operating Support | Newton, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Zack Heger FoundationGeneral Operating Support | Norwell, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Peace Action Education FundGeneral Operating Support | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boston CollegeGeneral Operating Support | Chestnut Hill, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Doug Flutie Jr Foundation For Autism IncGeneral Operating Support | Framingham, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vietnam Health Improvement ProjectGeneral Operating Support | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Dedham Country Day SchoolGeneral Operating Support | Dedham, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Westwood Community ChestGeneral Operating Support | Westwood, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hope IncGeneral Operating Support | New London, CT | $8K | 2023 |
| Global SpokesGeneral Operating Support | Atlanta, GA | $8K | 2023 |
| Amazing Life GamesGeneral Operating Support | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy$25,000 to The Nature Conservancy of Massachusetts; $25,000 to national office | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2022 |