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The Prospect Fund is a private trust based in BURLINGTON, VT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is J C David Hadden Robinson & Cole. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $2.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Maine. According to available records, The Prospect Fund has made 107 grants totaling $456K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $91K and $133K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $133K distributed across 31 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 54 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont, Alabama, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$20K
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.
The Prospect Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 107 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, VT, AL.
The Prospect Fund has distributed a total of $456K across 107 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K.
The Prospect Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Prospect Fund is headquartered in BURLINGTON, VT. While based in VT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rena B Koopman | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$109K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$91K
Contributions
$24K
Net Investment Income
$160K
Distribution Amount
$122K
Total: $2.2M
Total Grants
107
Total Giving
$456K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
54
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park SchoolCHARITABLE | Brookline, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine ArtsOBJECTS CONSERVATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | Beaverton, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| National Abortion FederationTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law Foundation -VermonENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| CvoeoFOOD BANK SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Lake Champlain Committee IncLEGACY FUND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Shelburne Museum IncARTS/ENDOWMENT | Shelburne, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Shelburne FarmsANNUAL FUND | Shelburne, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Champlain Housing TrustTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont International Film FoundatiARTS SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont Public CoRADIO AND TV SUPPORT | Colchester, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Spectrum IncCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $2K | 2023 |
| Steps To End Domestic ViolenceTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | Burlington, VT | $2K | 2023 |
| Dismas Of Vermont IncSHELTER/SUPPORT AFTER INCARCERATION | Burlington, VT | $2K | 2023 |
| Salvation Farms IncSUPPORT FOR GLEANING/FEEDING | Morrisville, VT | $2K | 2023 |
| Hartford Art School IncSCHOLARSHIP | West Hartford, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SchoolSCHOLARSHIP | Lander, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre FoundationCHARITABLE | Brookline, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Lenny Zakim FundCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundCHARITABLE | Beaverton, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| National Aborition FederationCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Brookline Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Brookline, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Brookline Community Mental Health CenterCHARITABLE | Brookline, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| AcluCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of Washington FoundationCHARITABLE | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center IncCHARITABLE | Montgomery, AL | $5K | 2022 |
| Amalgamated FoundationCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeCHARITABLE | Montgomery, AL | $5K | 2022 |
| Tides FoundationCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Brookline Food PantryCHARITABLE | Brookline, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Conservation Law Foundation - Massachusetts Advocacy CenterCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| The Mountain School Of Milton AcademyCHARITABLE | Vershire, VT | $2K | 2022 |
| Acadia CenterCHARITABLE | Rockport, ME | $2K | 2022 |
| Samaritans IncCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| NolsCHARITABLE | Lander, WY | $2K | 2022 |
| The Hartford Art School IncCHARITABLE | West Hartford, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| The Pine Street Inn - Development OfficeCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| ReachCHARITABLE | Waltham, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Healthcare For The HomelessCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Rosie'S PlaceCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Second Step IncCHARITABLE | Newtonville, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Wbur Development OfficeCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $800 | 2022 |
| WgbhCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $800 | 2022 |
| Silverlinings MentoringCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Boston Area Rape Crisis CenterCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| My Life My ChoiceCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
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