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Sens Foundation is a private trust based in WATERTOWN, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $534K. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $1.3M 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 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, Colorado, Illinois. According to available records, Sens Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $353K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $91K in 2021 to $72K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $190K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Illinois, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 6 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.
Sens Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, OK, IL.
Sens Foundation has distributed a total of $353K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K.
Sens Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sens Foundation is headquartered in WATERTOWN, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott W Barcelo | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy K Barcelo | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$353K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Insight Meditation CenterCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of OklahomaCHARITABLE | Norman, OK | $15K | 2023 |
| Watertown Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Watertown, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Cambridge NeighborsCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Watertown Boys & Girls ClubCHARITABLE | Watertown, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Lake Forest AcademyCHARITABLE | Lake Forest, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Temple Emmanuel DallasCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Faith Commons (Non-Profit) DallasCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| University Of Oklahoma FoundationSUPPORTS THE NSK AWARD WHICH OU USES TO RECOGNIZE GREAT WRITERS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | Norman, OK | $15K | 2022 |
| Community Unitarian Universalist ChurchMAINTENANCE OF BUILDING, PROPERTY. AUGMENT MEMBER PROGRAMS OF THE CHURCH | Pasco, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Society Of MayflowerTO SUPPORT ITS MISSION TO EDUCATE AND PUBLISH GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS | Hingham, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Mosesian ArtsGENERAL | Watertown, MA | $15K | 2021 |