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Sociological Abstracts Inc. is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Gma Foundations. It holds total assets of $5.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $3.6M in 2010 to $5.2M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, Florida, New York. According to available records, Sociological Abstracts Inc. has made 28 grants totaling $564K, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $180K and $200K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $200K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $24K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Oregon, which account for 36% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 8 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.
Sociological Abstracts Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, OR.
Sociological Abstracts Inc. has distributed a total of $564K across 28 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $24K.
The application deadline is CONCEPT APPLICATION-AUGUST 15; FULL PROPOSAL-NOVEMBER 15; GRANTS AWARDED-JANUARY. Grant recipients should wait one year before submitting a new request. Organizations whose concept applications or full proposals are denied may re-apply after one full year from the date of the notification of the denial. The foundation will not consider proposals that: 1) represent the work of a lone academic without a strong relationship with a constituency or organization; 2) do not demonstrate the capacity or intent to carry out bona fide research, as indicated by either a past track record or a credentialed research partner; 3) are led by government/municipal agencies; 4) result only in reports, publications, websites, gatherings, films, theatrical productions, concerts, conferences, or the like that are not part of a larger explicit social change strategy; 5) only evaluate existing programs; and 6) request funds for operating support or capital grants.
Sociological Abstracts Inc. is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Gayles | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Susan Greenbaum | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Ramona Hernandez | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Barbara Freed | V.P./TREASURER | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
$328K
Total Assets
$5.2M
Fair Market Value
$5.2M
Net Worth
$5.2M
Grants Paid
$184K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$126K
Distribution Amount
$253K
Total: $4.2M
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$564K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Torture Justice CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $24K | 2023 |
| Hobart & William Smith CollegesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Geneva, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Period IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Salem State UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Salem, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Struggle For Miami'S Affordable And Sustainable Housing IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin-Madison School Of Human EcologyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Texas Center For Justice And EquityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Texas Defender ServicePROGRAM SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Texas Gun SensePROGRAM SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Out In The OpenPROGRAM SUPPORT | Brattleboro, VT | $20K | 2022 |
| Free Migration ProjectPROGRAM SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Cannabis Equity & Inclusion CommunityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Las Vegas, NV | $20K | 2022 |
| Community GroupPROGRAM SUPPORT | Christiansburg, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| East New York Community Land TrustPROGRAM SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Korean American Civic EnpowermentPROGRAM SUPPORT | Flushing, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Public Advocates In Community Re-EntryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Indianapolis, IN | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of TennesseePROGRAM SUPPORT | Knoxville, TN | $20K | 2022 |
| San Diego Housing FederationPROGRAM SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of OregonPROGRAM SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Reentry Campus ProgramPROGRAM SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $20K | 2021 |
| Alaska Public Interest Research GroupPROGRAM SUPPORT | Anchorage, AK | $20K | 2021 |
| Centro Latino AmericanoPROGRAM SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $20K | 2021 |
| Middle Tennessee State UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Murfreesboro, TN | $20K | 2021 |
| National Family Farm CoalitionPROGRAM SUPPORT | Gloucester, MA | $20K | 2021 |
| New York University Fbo Met Center For ResearchPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| Arkansas Community InstitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Little Rock, AR | $20K | 2021 |
| Emerson CollegePROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $20K | 2021 |
| Equity And TransformationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2021 |