Kates Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6161546
Foundation Overview
Based in Norwell, MA, Kates Foundation Inc has awarded 182 grants totaling $578,750 to organizations in New York, District of Columbia and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $10,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
50 of 92 recipients (54%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 23% in Massachusetts and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (48%), Somerville (14%), Hingham (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 1072% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Kates Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Against Hunger | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Advocates For Youth | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Aikido Of Champlain Valley | $10,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Anikaya | $5,000 | Somerville, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Circle | $10,000 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Civil Rights Movement Archive | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Committee On Temporary Shelter | $5,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Friendship Home | $3,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Hispanic Federation Hurricanerelief | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Keene Community Kitchen | $2,000 | Keene, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| More Than Words | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| New Hampshire Afsc | $5,000 | Concord, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Studio Place Arts | $10,000 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Tougaloo College | $4,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Vermont Food Bank | $8,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Wesleyan University | $5,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Als Association | $8,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Americans For Immigrant Justice | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Brigid Alliance | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Boston University Dance-reach | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $2,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Nantucket | $1,000 | Nantucket, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Dark Sky International | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Foundation For Mississippi History | $3,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| International Refugee Assistance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| March For Our Lives Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Mariposa Museum | $1,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Midwest Academy | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Mississippi Votes | $3,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| National Coalition Against Censorsh | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| New England Innocence Project | $3,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| New Hampshire Community Loan Fund | $2,000 | Concord, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Nova Ukraine | $2,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Our Bodies Ourselves Today | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Roca | $4,000 | Chelsea, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Park Theatre | $1,500 | Jaffrey, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Reservations | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Violence Policy Center | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Voter Participation Center | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Action Against Hunger | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Advocates For Youth | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Aikido Of Champlain Valley | $10,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Anikaya | $5,000 | Somerville, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Circle | $10,000 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Civil Rights Movement Archive | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Committee On Temporary Shelter | $5,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Friendship Home | $3,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Hispanic Federation Hurricanerelief | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Keene Community Kitchen | $2,000 | Keene, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| More Than Words | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| New Hampshire Afsc | $5,000 | Concord, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Studio Place Arts | $10,000 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Tougaloo College | $4,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Vermont Food Bank | $8,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Wesleyan University | $5,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Als Association | $8,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Americans For Immigrant Justice | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Brigid Alliance | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Boston University Dance-reach | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $2,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Nantucket | $1,000 | Nantucket, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Dark Sky International | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Foundation For Mississippi History | $3,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| International Refugee Assistance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| March For Our Lives Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Mariposa Museum | $1,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Midwest Academy | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Mississippi Votes | $3,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| National Coalition Against Censorsh | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| New England Innocence Project | $3,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| New Hampshire Community Loan Fund | $2,000 | Concord, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Nova Ukraine | $2,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Our Bodies Ourselves Today | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Raices | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Roca | $4,000 | Chelsea, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| The Park Theatre | $1,500 | Jaffrey, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Reservations | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Violence Policy Center | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Voter Participation Center | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Action Against Hunger | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Advocates For Youth | $4,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Aikido Of Champlain Valley | $5,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Anikaya | $750 | Somerville, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Central Vermont Home Health & Hosp | $2,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Charity Navigator | $8,500 | Saddle Brook, NJ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Circle | $2,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Civil Rights Movement Archive | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Committee On Temporary Shelter | $2,500 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Fair Vote | $4,000 | Takoma Park, MD, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Friendship Home | $750 | Hingham, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Hispanic Federation Hurricanerelief | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Hope Lodge | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Keene Community Kitchen | $2,000 | Keene, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | $8,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| More Than Words | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Afsc | $3,000 | Concord, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Studio Place Arts | $2,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Tougaloo College | $3,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Unicef | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Vermont Food Bank | $2,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Voices For Vermont's Children | $2,500 | Montpelier, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Wesleyan University | $3,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Action Against Hunger | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Advocates For Youth | $4,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Aikido Of Champlain Valley | $5,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Anikaya | $750 | Somerville, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Central Vermont Home Health & Hosp | $2,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Charity Navigator | $8,500 | Saddle Brook, NJ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Circle | $2,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Civil Rights Movement Archive | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Committee On Temporary Shelter | $2,500 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Fair Vote | $4,000 | Takoma Park, MD, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Friendship Home | $750 | Hingham, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Hispanic Federation Hurricanerelief | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Hope Lodge | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Keene Community Kitchen | $2,000 | Keene, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | $8,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| More Than Words | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Afsc | $3,000 | Concord, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Studio Place Arts | $2,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Tougaloo College | $3,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Unicef | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Vermont Food Bank | $2,500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Voices For Vermont's Children | $2,500 | Montpelier, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Wesleyan University | $3,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Anikaya | $750 | Somerville, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Circle | $1,000 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Friendship Home | $750 | Hingham, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Hispanic Federation Hurricanerelief | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Keene Community Kitchen | $1,000 | Keene, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| New Hampshire Afsc | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Roxbury Senior Community Centre | $750 | Roxbury, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Committee On Temporary Shelter | $1,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Wesleyan University | $500 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| People's Health & Wellness | $1,000 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Raices | $500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Als Association | $1,250 | Norwood, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of New England | $1,250 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Mississippi Votes | $500 | Jackson, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Fair Vote | $750 | Takoma Park, MD, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| International Refugee Assistance Pr | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribtuion | 2021 |
| The Lilith Fund | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Unicef | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Anikaya | $750 | Somerville, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Circle | $720 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Friendship Home | $750 | Hingham, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Hispanic Federation Hurricanerelief | $750 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Keene Community Kitchen | $750 | Keene, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| New Hampshire Afsc | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Roxbury Senior Community Centre | $720 | Roxbury, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Committee On Temporary Shelter | $720 | Burlington, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Wesleyan University | $750 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| People's Health & Wellness | $720 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Raices | $500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Als Association | $1,800 | Norwood, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Central Vermont Humane Society | $720 | East Montpelier, VT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of New England | $1,800 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| United We Dream | $800 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Mississippi Humanities Council | $450 | Jackson, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Mississippi Votes | $150 | Jackson, MS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Native American Rights Fund | $550 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| The Fortune Society | $1,600 | Long Island City, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-6161546 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 72 Norwell, MA 02061-0072 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Kates Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & | Helen Kates |
|---|---|
| Vice Pres & | Jane Kates Pincus |
| Secretary & | James Kates |
| Treasurer & | Peter Kates |
Forms 990-PF
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