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The Bigbird Fund is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is William P Mcquillan. It holds total assets of $105K. Annual income is reported at $320K. Total assets have decreased from $1.9M in 2012 to $244K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. According to available records, The Bigbird Fund has made 36 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $967K, with an average award of $63K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New Mexico, District of Columbia, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 20 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.
The Bigbird Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NM, DC.
The Bigbird Fund has distributed a total of $2.3M across 36 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $63K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $967K.
The Bigbird Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Bigbird Fund is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda M Criniti | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William P Mcquillan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$785K
Total Assets
$244K
Fair Market Value
$357K
Net Worth
$244K
Grants Paid
$767K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$137K
Distribution Amount
$43K
Total: $233K
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$63K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Theatre Company IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $967K | 2022 |
| Site Santa FeGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $50K | 2022 |
| The BaseGENERAL SUPPORT | Roxbury, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Aquidneck Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Middletown, RI | $10K | 2022 |
| Massart - Massachusetts College Of Art And Design Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| Commonwealth KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Newton Wellesley HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| About Fresh IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Philanthropy Connection IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Belmont High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Belmont, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| The Reaching Back FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Rosie'S PlaceGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| My Life My ChoiceGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| St Paul'S Episcopal ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Brookline, MA | $1K | 2022 |