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William J & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation is a private trust based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1978. It holds total assets of $129.3M. Annual income is reported at $9.7M. Total assets have grown from $62M in 2011 to $129.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, William J & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation has made 429 grants totaling $35.3M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $8.8M and $17.7M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $17.7M distributed across 222 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $2.5M, with an average award of $82K. The foundation has supported 129 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, District of Columbia, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$90K
Largest Grant
$2.5M
Based on 98 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.
William J & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 429 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CT, DC.
William J & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation has distributed a total of $35.3M across 429 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $82K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $2.5M.
William J & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William J & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lia G Poorvu | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William J Poorvu | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$129.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$129.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
429
Total Giving
$35.3M
Average Grant
$82K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
129
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale UniversityENDOWMENT AND OPERATING SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Brookline, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| Brigham & Women'S HospitalPROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $510K | 2023 |
| Harvard UniversitySHORENSTEIN CTR ON MEDIA, POLITICS & PUBLIC POLICY | Cambridge, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| EcoamericaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $400K | 2023 |
| WburPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $350K | 2023 |
| Wellesley CollegePROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT | Wellesley, MA | $260K | 2023 |
| Case Method Institute For Ed & DemocracyOPERATING SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| Broad InstitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| American Academy Of Arts And SciencesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Wgbh Educational FoundationPROJECT, PROGRAM, AND OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Arnold Arboretum (Harvard)PROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Adolescent Consultation ServicesENDOWMENT - PROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Gilder Lehrman InstitutePROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Bard College - Fisher CenterFISHER CENTER | Annandaleonthehudso, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Summer Search BostonOPERATING SUPPORT | Jamaica Plain, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| West Chop Community Fund IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Tisbury, MA | $65K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts HumanitiesOPERATING SUPPORT | Northampton, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Cradles To CrayonsPROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Reservations (Formerly Decordova)PROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Facing History And OurselvesOPERATING SUPPORT | Brookline, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Phillips Academy AndoverSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Andover, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Historical SocietyPROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Boston BaroqueOPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Tsne Missionworks - Integrity Initiatives InternationalINTERGRITY INITIATIVES INTERNATIONAL | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Project Bread - The Walk For HungerOPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $45K | 2023 |
| Boston Area GleanersOPERATING SUPPORT | Waltham, MA | $45K | 2023 |
| Food For FreeOPERATING SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $45K | 2023 |
| Lovin' SpoonfullsOPERATING SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $45K | 2023 |
| Bard College - Longy School Of MusicLONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC | Cambridge, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Harvard HillelPROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Let'S Get ReadyPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Yale HillelOPERATING SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $35K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera AssociationPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Malden, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Familyaid BostonOPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Bridge Over Troubled WatersOPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston Symphony OrchestraOPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation Of AmericaEDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| HomesmartOPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of MaOPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston CamerataOPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Voter Registration ProjectOPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| National Public Radio FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Tobin Project IncUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| 2life Communities ServicesOPERATING SUPPORT | Brighton, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston Landmarks OrchestraOPERATING SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of MassachusettsOPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |