The Salem Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-7196668
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, The Salem Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $30,691,230 to organizations in New York, Rhode Island and 15 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $2,250,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$30,691,230
Total Assets
$90,804,139
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$37,500
% No Significant Change
-1%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%
4 of 14 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Massachusetts
Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in Massachusetts and funding distributed across 19 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (20%), Roxbury Crossing (11%), Andover (10%).
Funding Trajectory
-93%
Declining funding trend with 93% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Education + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Salem Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business School | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational To Support Student Needs. | 2024 |
| Squashbusters Inc | $60,000 | Roxbury Crossing, MA, US | To Challenge And Nurture Urban Youth As Students, Athletes And Citizens So That They Recognize And Fulfill Their Fullest Potential In Life | 2024 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $50,000 | New York City, NY, US | Empower The Children Who Are Most At Risk For Academic Decline And Dropout To Rise Above Their Challenges And Reach Their Full Potential. | 2024 |
| Foundation For The Carolinas | $50,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Serve As A Catalyst For Philanthropic Activity In Our 13-county Region And Is A Driver For Major Civic Efforts. To Offer Innovative Solutions That Help Individuals, Nonprofits And Companies Bring Their Charitable Visions To Life. | 2024 |
| Mgm Resorts Foundation | $50,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Brings The Best Of Our Employee Volunteer And Charitable Efforts Together With Greater Impact And Greater Choice. The Mgm Resorts Foundation Focuses Employee Charitable Contributions To Nonprofit Agencies And Community Organizations. | 2024 |
| Save The Bay Inc | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | Save The Bay Protects, Restores, And Improves The Ecological Health Of The Narrangansett Bay Region, Including Its Watershed And Adjacent Coastal Waters, Through An Ecosystembased Approach To Enviornmental Action | 2024 |
| St John's High School | $50,000 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | Educational To Support Students Needs Through The "Vision For Tomorrow Campaign". | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Project 351 Inc | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Leadership Pathways That Prepare Youth For Success In College, Career, And As Catalyst For A More Just, Inclusive, And Equitable World. | 2024 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Breaks The Cycle Of Intergenerational Poverty With On-the Ground, All-around Programming That Builds Up Opportunities For Children And Families To Thrive In School, Work And Life. | 2024 |
| Answer The Call | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | The Mission Of The New York Police And Fire Widows And Children's Benefit Fund Is To Support The Families Of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police, And Ems Personnel Who Have Been Killed In The Line Of Duty. When These Brave Men And Women Make The Ultimate Sacrifice To Protect Our City, We Believe It Is Our Civic Duty To Support The Families These Heroes Have Left Behind. Our Mission Is To Reassure These Families That We Will Never Forget Them Or The Sacrifice Made By Their Loved Ones. We Provide Financial Assistance, Host Special Gatherings, And Offer A Network Of Support To Over 600 Families. Our Goal Is To Raise Enough Funds To Assist These Families For The Rest Of Their Lives. | 2024 |
| The Island School-cape Eleuthera Foundation | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Provide Charitable Funding Support For Place-based Education, Scientific Research, And The Development Of Sustainable Technologies That Promote A More Liveable Future On The Island Of Eleuthera, The Bahamas And The Coastal Communities Throughout The World. | 2024 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | $10,000 | Monrovia, CA, US | A Volunteer And Donor Powered Charity Committed To Funding The Most Promising Research To Find Cures For Childhood Cancers And Give Survivors Long And Healthly Lives | 2024 |
| Swim Across America Inc | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Award Grants To Innovative Cancer Research, Clinical Trials, Detection, And Patient Programs Through Charity Swims That Unite Communities In The Fight Against Cancer. | 2024 |
| Barrington High School After Prom | $1,000 | Barrington, RI, US | Educational To Support Student Needs. | 2024 |
| Billy Andradebrad Faxon Charities For Children | $25,000 | South Attleboro, MA, US | To Provide Grants To Charities Serving Children Age 18 And Under. To Fund Programs That Directly Affect At-risk Children | 2023 |
| Campaign For Catholic Schools | $50,000 | Braintree, MA, US | To Provide The Opportunity For All Young People To Experience The Value Of A Quality Catholic Education. | 2023 |
| College Bound Dorchester Inc (Uncornered) | $125,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | Built By, And For, The Community And Individuals Who Believe In The Transformative Power Of Education, And Currently Operates As Boston Uncornered. | 2023 |
| Foundation For The Carolinas | $50,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Serve As A Catalyst For Philanthropic Activity In Our 13-county Region And Is A Driver For Major Civic Efforts. To Offer Innovative Solutions That Help Individuals, Nonprofits And Companies Bring Their Charitable Visions To Life. | 2023 |
| Harvard Business School | $200,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational To Support Student Needs. | 2023 |
| Iona University | $10,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | To Provide Higher Education Within Rich Heritage Of Diverse Christian And Catholic Legacies, Especially Intellectual Inquiry And The Values Of Justice, Peace, And Service. | 2023 |
| Lpa District 1 | $26,000 | Wakefield, MA, US | Provide Support And Information To People Of Short Stature And Their Families. | 2023 |
| Melmark New England Inc | $25,000 | Andover, MA, US | To Assist In Teaching, Instructions And Providing Services To Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Including Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury And Other Neurologically Based Disorders. | 2023 |
| Panmass Challenge | $100,000 | Needham, MA, US | Raises Money For Lifesaving Cancer Research And Treatment At Danafarber Cancer Institute | 2023 |
| Save The Bay Inc | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | Save The Bay Protects, Restores, And Improves The Ecological Health Of The Narrangansett Bay Region, Including Its Watershed And Adjacent Coastal Waters, Through An Ecosystembased Approach To Enviornmental Action | 2023 |
| Squashbusters Inc | $60,000 | Roxbury Crossing, MA, US | To Challenge And Nurture Urban Youth As Students, Athletes And Citizens So That They Recognize And Fulfill Their Fullest Potential In Life | 2023 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | $10,000 | Monrovia, CA, US | A Volunteer And Donor Powered Charity Committed To Funding The Most Promising Research To Find Cures For Childhood Cancers And Give Survivors Long And Healthly Lives | 2023 |
| Steppingstone | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Prepare Students From Historically Marginalized Communities To Access, Navigate, And Graduate From College. | 2023 |
| Teach America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Finds, Develops, And Supports A Diverse Network Of Leaders Who Expand Opportunity For Children From Classrooms, Schools, And Every Sector And Field That Shapes The Broader Systems In Which Schools Operate. | 2023 |
| The Island School-cape Eleuthera Foundation | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Provide Charitable Funding Support For Place-based Education, Scientific Research, And The Development Of Sustainable Technologies That Promote A More Liveable Future On The Island Of Eleuthera, The Bahamas And The Coastal Communities Throughout The World. | 2023 |
| The Navy Seal Veterans Foundation | $60,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | The Foundation Raises Funds For The Associations Life Assistance, And Scholarship Programs. Our Goal Is To Keep The Brotherhood And Their Families Strong And Secure. | 2023 |
| Umass Amherst Foundation | $1,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Leads And Supports Private Fund Raising On Behalf Of The Faculty, Staff And Students Of The Amherst Campus. | 2023 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $200,000 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Provide Higher Education To Students And Scholars | 2023 |
| Woosox Foundation | $15,998 | Worcester, MA, US | To Make Dreams Come True For The Families In The City Of Worcester, The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, And The Surrounding Region In New England. The Areas Of Focus Are Education, Social Justice, Conquering Cancer, And Recreation. | 2023 |
| Year Up | $1,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Further Young Adults Technical & Professional Skills | 2023 |
| Answer The Call | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | The Mission Of The New York Police And Fire Widows And Children's Benefit Fund Is To Support The Families Of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police, And Ems Personnel Who Have Been Killed In The Line Of Duty. When These Brave Men And Women Make The Ultimate Sacrifice To Protect Our City, We Believe It Is Our Civic Duty To Support The Families These Heroes Have Left Behind. Our Mission Is To Reassure These Families That We Will Never Forget Them Or The Sacrifice Made By Their Loved Ones. We Provide Financial Assistance, Host Special Gatherings, And Offer A Network Of Support To Over 600 Families. Our Goal Is To Raise Enough Funds To Assist These Families For The Rest Of Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Button Hole | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Enrich The Lives Of Young People By Providing Facilities And Programs That Develop Strong Character, Teach Life Values, And Champion Success Through The Game Of Golf. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Palm Beach & Martin Counties Inc | $35,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Close The Gaps Of Our Area's Chronic And Current Needs. | 2022 |
| Community Preparatory School | $3,000 | Providence, RI, US | Empower Our Diverse Student Body To Reach Full Academic And Leadership Potential While Building A Beloved Community. | 2022 |
| Edesia Inc | $2,000,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Treat And Prevent Malnutrition For The Most Vulnerable Children In The Developing World | 2022 |
| Ek Kadam Aur | $25,000 | Mumbai, N/A, IN | Integrate Students From Underprivileged Backgrounds And Blind Children With No Life Prospects Into Successful Careers. | 2022 |
| Friends Of The University Of Notre Dame | $100,000 | South Bend, IN, US | Give Societies Uniquely Recognize Members Of The Notre Dame Family Who Generously Advance The University's Mission Through Annual Gifts. | 2022 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Breaks The Cycle Of Intergenerational Poverty With On-the Ground, All-around Programming That Builds Up Opportunities For Children And Families To Thrive In School, Work And Life. | 2022 |
| Melmark New England Inc | $25,000 | Andover, MA, US | To Assist In Teaching, Instructions And Providing Services To Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Including Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury And Other Neurologically Based Disorders. | 2022 |
| Moses Brown School | $558,042 | Providence, RI, US | Provides Courses Of Instruction From Nursery School Through Upper School | 2022 |
| Nativity Preparatory School | $5,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Provide A Transformative, Tuition-free Jesuit Education To Boys From Low-income Families In Boston. | 2022 |
| Panmass Challenge | $50,000 | Needham, MA, US | Raises Money For Lifesaving Cancer Research And Treatment At Danafarber Cancer Institute | 2022 |
| Providence Rescue Mission | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Reach The Homeless And Needy Of Rhode Island's Urban Centers With The Gospel Of Jesus Christ While Providing Physical, Emotional, Educational And Rehabilitative Services At No Expense To Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $25,000 | Briantree, MA, US | Train Challenged Youth To Achieve Their Purpose Through Education, Leadership, Physical Wellness, Social Advancement And Spiritual Growth. | 2022 |
| Save The Bay Inc | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | Save The Bay Protects, Restores, And Improves The Ecological Health Of The Narrangansett Bay Region, Including Its Watershed And Adjacent Coastal Waters, Through An Ecosystembased Approach To Enviornmental Action | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut | $10,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Fund Equipment, Training, And Health Screenings For Athletes In Need | 2022 |
| Squashbusters Inc | $60,000 | Roxbury Crossing, MA, US | To Challenge And Nurture Urban Youth As Students, Athletes And Citizens So That They Recognize And Fulfill Their Fullest Potential In Life | 2022 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | $10,000 | Monrovia, CA, US | A Volunteer And Donor Powered Charity Committed To Funding The Most Promising Research To Find Cures For Childhood Cancers And Give Survivors Long And Healthly Lives | 2022 |
| St John's High School | $50,000 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | Educational To Support Students Needs Through The "vision For Tomorrow Campaign". | 2022 |
| Teach America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Finds, Develops, And Supports A Diverse Network Of Leaders Who Expand Opportunity For Children From Classrooms, Schools, And Every Sector And Field That Shapes The Broader Systems In Which Schools Operate. | 2022 |
| The Island School-cape Eleuthera Foundation | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Provide Charitable Funding Support For Place-based Education, Scientific Research, And The Development Of Sustainable Technologies That Promote A More Liveable Future On The Island Of Eleuthera, The Bahamas And The Coastal Communities Throughout The World. | 2022 |
| The Light Foundation | $5,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Help Young People Develop Skills For Their Future | 2022 |
| The Navy Seal Veterans Foundation | $225,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | The Foundation Raises Funds For The Associations Life Assistance, And Scholarship Programs. Our Goal Is To Keep The Brotherhood And Their Families Strong And Secure. | 2022 |
| The Rhode Island Foundation | $15,000 | Providence, RI, US | Supports Causes And Organizations Throughout Rhode Island That Are Deemed To Be For The Greatest Good Of The Community. | 2022 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $200,000 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Provide Higher Education To Students And Scholars | 2022 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | $250,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Is Dedicated To Research And Education To Advance Understanding Of The Ocean And Its Interaction With The Earth System, And To Communicating This Understanding For The Benefit Of Society. | 2022 |
| Year Up | $1,600,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Further Young Adults Technical & Professional Skills | 2022 |
| Answer The Call | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | The Mission Of The New York Police And Fire Widows And Children's Benefit Fund Is To Support The Families Of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police, And Ems Personnel Who Have Been Killed In The Line Of Duty. When These Brave Men And Women Make The Ultimate Sacrifice To Protect Our City, We Believe It Is Our Civic Duty To Support The Families These Heroes Have Left Behind. Our Mission Is To Reassure These Families That We Will Never Forget Them Or The Sacrifice Made By Their Loved Ones. We Provide Financial Assistance, Host Special Gatherings, And Offer A Network Of Support To Over 600 Families. Our Goal Is To Raise Enough Funds To Assist These Families For The Rest Of Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Button Hole | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Enrich The Lives Of Young People By Providing Facilities And Programs That Develop Strong Character, Teach Life Values, And Champion Success Through The Game Of Golf. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Palm Beach & Martin Counties Inc | $35,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Close The Gaps Of Our Area's Chronic And Current Needs. | 2022 |
| Community Preparatory School | $3,000 | Providence, RI, US | Empower Our Diverse Student Body To Reach Full Academic And Leadership Potential While Building A Beloved Community. | 2022 |
| Edesia Inc | $2,000,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Treat And Prevent Malnutrition For The Most Vulnerable Children In The Developing World | 2022 |
| Ek Kadam Aur | $25,000 | Mumbai, Foreign, IN | Integrate Students From Underprivileged Backgrounds And Blind Children With No Life Prospects Into Successful Careers. | 2022 |
| Friends Of The University Of Notre Dame | $100,000 | South Bend, IN, US | Give Societies Uniquely Recognize Members Of The Notre Dame Family Who Generously Advance The University's Mission Through Annual Gifts. | 2022 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Breaks The Cycle Of Intergenerational Poverty With On-the Ground, All-around Programming That Builds Up Opportunities For Children And Families To Thrive In School, Work And Life. | 2022 |
| Melmark New England Inc | $25,000 | Andover, MA, US | To Assist In Teaching, Instructions And Providing Services To Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Including Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury And Other Neurologically Based Disorders. | 2022 |
| Moses Brown School | $558,042 | Providence, RI, US | Provides Courses Of Instruction From Nursery School Through Upper School | 2022 |
| Nativity Preparatory School | $5,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Provide A Transformative, Tuition-free Jesuit Education To Boys From Low-income Families In Boston. | 2022 |
| Panmass Challenge | $50,000 | Needham, MA, US | Raises Money For Lifesaving Cancer Research And Treatment At Danafarber Cancer Institute | 2022 |
| Providence Rescue Mission | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Reach The Homeless And Needy Of Rhode Island's Urban Centers With The Gospel Of Jesus Christ While Providing Physical, Emotional, Educational And Rehabilitative Services At No Expense To Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $25,000 | Briantree, MA, US | Train Challenged Youth To Achieve Their Purpose Through Education, Leadership, Physical Wellness, Social Advancement And Spiritual Growth. | 2022 |
| Save The Bay Inc | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | Save The Bay Protects, Restores, And Improves The Ecological Health Of The Narrangansett Bay Region, Including Its Watershed And Adjacent Coastal Waters, Through An Ecosystembased Approach To Enviornmental Action | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut | $10,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Fund Equipment, Training, And Health Screenings For Athletes In Need | 2022 |
| Squashbusters Inc | $60,000 | Roxbury Crossing, MA, US | To Challenge And Nurture Urban Youth As Students, Athletes And Citizens So That They Recognize And Fulfill Their Fullest Potential In Life | 2022 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | $10,000 | Monrovia, CA, US | A Volunteer And Donor Powered Charity Committed To Funding The Most Promising Research To Find Cures For Childhood Cancers And Give Survivors Long And Healthly Lives | 2022 |
| St John's High School | $50,000 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | Educational To Support Students Needs Through The "Vision For Tomorrow Campaign". | 2022 |
| Teach America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Finds, Develops, And Supports A Diverse Network Of Leaders Who Expand Opportunity For Children From Classrooms, Schools, And Every Sector And Field That Shapes The Broader Systems In Which Schools Operate. | 2022 |
| The Island School-cape Eleuthera Foundation | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Provide Charitable Funding Support For Place-based Education, Scientific Research, And The Development Of Sustainable Technologies That Promote A More Liveable Future On The Island Of Eleuthera, The Bahamas And The Coastal Communities Throughout The World. | 2022 |
| The Light Foundation | $5,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Help Young People Develop Skills For Their Future | 2022 |
| The Navy Seal Veterans Foundation | $225,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | The Foundation Raises Funds For The Associations Life Assistance, And Scholarship Programs. Our Goal Is To Keep The Brotherhood And Their Families Strong And Secure. | 2022 |
| The Rhode Island Foundation | $15,000 | Providence, RI, US | Supports Causes And Organizations Throughout Rhode Island That Are Deemed To Be For The Greatest Good Of The Community. | 2022 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $200,000 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Provide Higher Education To Students And Scholars | 2022 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | $250,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Is Dedicated To Research And Education To Advance Understanding Of The Ocean And Its Interaction With The Earth System, And To Communicating This Understanding For The Benefit Of Society. | 2022 |
| Year Up | $1,600,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Further Young Adults Technical & Professional Skills | 2022 |
| Answer The Call | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | The Mission Of The New York Police And Fire Widows And Children's Benefit Fund Is To Support The Families Of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police, And Ems Personnel Who Have Been Killed In The Line Of Duty. When These Brave Men And Women Make The Ultimate Sacrifice To Protect Our City, We Believe It Is Our Civic Duty To Support The Families These Heroes Have Left Behind. Our Mission Is To Reassure These Families That We Will Never Forget Them Or The Sacrifice Made By Their Loved Ones. We Provide Financial Assistance, Host Special Gatherings, And Offer A Network Of Support To Over 600 Families. Our Goal Is To Raise Enough Funds To Assist These Families For The Rest Of Their Lives. | 2022 |
| Button Hole | $10,000 | Providence, RI, US | Enrich The Lives Of Young People By Providing Facilities And Programs That Develop Strong Character, Teach Life Values, And Champion Success Through The Game Of Golf. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Palm Beach & Martin Counties Inc | $35,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Close The Gaps Of Our Area's Chronic And Current Needs. | 2022 |
| Community Preparatory School | $3,000 | Providence, RI, US | Empower Our Diverse Student Body To Reach Full Academic And Leadership Potential While Building A Beloved Community. | 2022 |
| Edesia Inc | $2,000,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Treat And Prevent Malnutrition For The Most Vulnerable Children In The Developing World | 2022 |
| Ek Kadam Aur | $25,000 | Mumbai, Foreign, IN | Integrate Students From Underprivileged Backgrounds And Blind Children With No Life Prospects Into Successful Careers. | 2022 |
| Friends Of The University Of Notre Dame | $100,000 | South Bend, IN, US | Give Societies Uniquely Recognize Members Of The Notre Dame Family Who Generously Advance The University's Mission Through Annual Gifts. | 2022 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Breaks The Cycle Of Intergenerational Poverty With On-the Ground, All-around Programming That Builds Up Opportunities For Children And Families To Thrive In School, Work And Life. | 2022 |
| Melmark New England Inc | $25,000 | Andover, MA, US | To Assist In Teaching, Instructions And Providing Services To Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Including Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury And Other Neurologically Based Disorders. | 2022 |
| Moses Brown School | $558,042 | Providence, RI, US | Provides Courses Of Instruction From Nursery School Through Upper School | 2022 |
| Nativity Preparatory School | $5,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Provide A Transformative, Tuition-free Jesuit Education To Boys From Low-income Families In Boston. | 2022 |
| Panmass Challenge | $50,000 | Needham, MA, US | Raises Money For Lifesaving Cancer Research And Treatment At Danafarber Cancer Institute | 2022 |
| Providence Rescue Mission | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Reach The Homeless And Needy Of Rhode Island's Urban Centers With The Gospel Of Jesus Christ While Providing Physical, Emotional, Educational And Rehabilitative Services At No Expense To Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | $25,000 | Briantree, MA, US | Train Challenged Youth To Achieve Their Purpose Through Education, Leadership, Physical Wellness, Social Advancement And Spiritual Growth. | 2022 |
| Save The Bay Inc | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | Save The Bay Protects, Restores, And Improves The Ecological Health Of The Narrangansett Bay Region, Including Its Watershed And Adjacent Coastal Waters, Through An Ecosystembased Approach To Enviornmental Action | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut | $10,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Fund Equipment, Training, And Health Screenings For Athletes In Need | 2022 |
| Squashbusters Inc | $60,000 | Roxbury Crossing, MA, US | To Challenge And Nurture Urban Youth As Students, Athletes And Citizens So That They Recognize And Fulfill Their Fullest Potential In Life | 2022 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | $10,000 | Monrovia, CA, US | A Volunteer And Donor Powered Charity Committed To Funding The Most Promising Research To Find Cures For Childhood Cancers And Give Survivors Long And Healthly Lives | 2022 |
| St John's High School | $50,000 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | Educational To Support Students Needs Through The "Vision For Tomorrow Campaign". | 2022 |
| Teach America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Finds, Develops, And Supports A Diverse Network Of Leaders Who Expand Opportunity For Children From Classrooms, Schools, And Every Sector And Field That Shapes The Broader Systems In Which Schools Operate. | 2022 |
| The Island School-cape Eleuthera Foundation | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Provide Charitable Funding Support For Place-based Education, Scientific Research, And The Development Of Sustainable Technologies That Promote A More Liveable Future On The Island Of Eleuthera, The Bahamas And The Coastal Communities Throughout The World. | 2022 |
| The Light Foundation | $5,000 | Sharon, MA, US | Help Young People Develop Skills For Their Future | 2022 |
| The Navy Seal Veterans Foundation | $225,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | The Foundation Raises Funds For The Associations Life Assistance, And Scholarship Programs. Our Goal Is To Keep The Brotherhood And Their Families Strong And Secure. | 2022 |
| The Rhode Island Foundation | $15,000 | Providence, RI, US | Supports Causes And Organizations Throughout Rhode Island That Are Deemed To Be For The Greatest Good Of The Community. | 2022 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $200,000 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Provide Higher Education To Students And Scholars | 2022 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | $250,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Is Dedicated To Research And Education To Advance Understanding Of The Ocean And Its Interaction With The Earth System, And To Communicating This Understanding For The Benefit Of Society. | 2022 |
| Year Up | $1,600,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Further Young Adults Technical & Professional Skills | 2022 |
| Answer The Call | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | The Mission Of The New York Police And Fire Widows And Children's Benefit Fund Is To Support The Families Of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police, And Ems Personnel Who Have Been Killed In The Line Of Duty. When These Brave Men And Women Make The Ultimate Sacrifice To Protect Our City, We Believe It Is Our Civic Duty To Support The Families These Heroes Have Left Behind. Our Mission Is To Reassure These Families That We Will Never Forget Them Or The Sacrifice Made By Their Loved Ones. We Provide Financial Assistance, Host Special Gatherings, And Offer A Network Of Support To Over 600 Families. Our Goal Is To Raise Enough Funds To Assist These Families For The Rest Of Their Lives. | 2021 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | $17,000 | Miami, FL, US | To Conserve Bonefish, Tarpon, And Permit--the Species, Their Habitats And The Fisheries They Comprise Through Science-based Conservation, Education, And Advocacy. | 2021 |
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Catholic Relief Services Carries Out The Commitment Of The Bishops Of The United States To Assist The Poor And Vulnerable Overseas. We Are Motivated By The Gospel Of Jesus Christ To Cherish, Preserve And Uphold The Sacredness And Dignity Of All Human Life, Foster Charity And Justice, And Embody Catholic Social And Moral Teaching As We Respond To Major Emergencies, Fight Disease And Poverty, And Nurture Peaceful And Just Societies. We Assist People On The Basis Of Need, Not Creed, Race Or Nationality. | 2021 |
| Clinton Foundation | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Building On A Lifetime Of Public Service, President Clinton Established The Clinton Foundation On The Simple Belief That Everyone Deserves A Chance To Succeed, Everyone Has A Responsibility To Act, And We All Do Better When We Work Together. For Nearly Two Decades, Those Values Have Energized The Work Of The Foundation In Overcoming Complex Challenges And Improving The Lives Of People Across The United States And Around The World. As An Operating Foundation, We Work On Issues Directly Or With Strategic Partners From The Business, Government, And Nonprofit Sectors To Create Economic Opportunity, Improve Public Health, And Inspire Civic Engagement And Service. Our Programs Are Designed To Make A Real Difference Today While Serving As Proven Models For Tomorrow. | 2021 |
| Edesia Inc | $2,000,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Treat And Prevent Malnutrition For The Most Vulnerable Children In The Developing World | 2021 |
| Folds Of Honor | $50,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy. Since 2007, The Folds Of Honor Has Carried Forth This Singular, Noble Mission. To Provide Educational Scholarships For The Children And Spouses Of Fallen Or Disabled Service Members. Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy. | 2021 |
| Golf Fights Cancer Inc | $1,000 | Norton, MA, US | Golf Fights Cancer Organizes No-cost Or Low-cost Fund-raising Events To Raise Money To Fight Cancer The Organization Is Commued To Finding Opportunities To Make Contribuions That Made A Tangible Impact In The Fight Against Cancer Past Events And Fund Raising Activities Include The Boston Marathon, Good Guy Invitational, Golf Marathons | 2021 |
| Light From Light Inc | $5,760 | Atlanta, GA, US | Light From Light Is A 501(c) 3 Non-profit Focused On Caring For And Building Up Communities In Need. We Partner With Local Leaders And Organizations That Are On Site And Effectively Transforming The Lives Around Them. Our Mission Is To Strengthen The Foundations Of Progress In Haitian Communities, Empowering Them For Long-lasting Change. In Haiti, Light From Light Partners With Lespwa Timoun Clinic (which Means Hope For Children") To Deliver Health, Nutrition And Educational Services To Those In Need In Eight Communities In And Around Croix-des-bouquets. When Communities Improve, The Whole World Improves. | 2021 |
| Medal Of Honor Convention | $50,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Congressional Medal Of Honor Society Is Dedicated To Preserving The Legacy Of The Medal Of Honor And Its Recipients, Inspiring Americans, And Supporting The Recipients As They Connect With Communities Across The Country. Chartered By Congress In 1958, Its Membership Consists Exclusively Of Those Individuals Who Have Received The Medal Of Honor. The Society Carries Out Its Mission Through Outreach, Education And Preservation Programs, Including The Medal Of Honor Recipients' Medal Of Honor Museum. As Part Of Public Law 106-83, The Medal Of The Honor Memorial Act, The Medal Of Honor Museum, Co-located With The Societys Headquarters In Mount Pleasant, S.c., Was Designated As One Of Three National Medal Of Honor Sites. | 2021 |
| Melmark New England Inc | $25,000 | Andover, MA, US | To Assist In Teaching, Instructions And Providing Services To Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Including Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury And Other Neurologically Based Disorders. | 2021 |
| Moses Brown School | $558,048 | Providence, RI, US | Provides Courses Of Instruction From Nursery School Through Upper School | 2021 |
| Nantucket Boys & Girls Club Inc | $10,000 | Nantucket, MA, US | The Mission Of Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Is To Inspire And Enable All Young People, Especially Those From Disadvantaged Circumstances, To Realize Their Full Potential As Productive, Responsible Citizens. The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club's Mission Is: To Empower The Youth Of Nantucket To Realize Their Full Potential. | 2021 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | $10,000 | Nantucket, MA, US | Provides Health Care Services To The Population Of Nantucket Island Including Acute Care, Impatient Hospital Care, And Hospice Care. | 2021 |
| Panmass Challenge | $50,000 | Needham, MA, US | Raises Money For Lifesaving Cancer Research And Treatment At Danafarber Cancer Institute | 2021 |
| Ponka Foundation | $125,000 | Dayville, CT, US | Educates And Feeds Children In Sierra Leone | 2021 |
| Regis High School | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | As A Jesuit School Regis Is Committed To Both Academic Excellence And Fostering A Spirit Of Generosity And Service To Those In Need. With An Emphasis On Academic Rigor And Catholic Formation, The School's Program Is Designed To Promote Each Student's Intellectual And Spiritual Growth Grounded In A Deepening Relationship With Jesus Christ. Regis Seeks To Inspire And Train The Ethnically Diverse Young Men In Its Care To Become Imaginative Leaders Committed To Promoting Justice And Exerting Leadership In The Church, In The Civic Community, And In Their Chosen Profession. | 2021 |
| Save The Bay Inc | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | Save The Bay Protects, Restores, And Improves The Ecological Health Of The Narrangansett Bay Region, Including Its Watershed And Adjacent Coastal Waters, Through An Ecosystembased Approach To Enviornmental Action | 2021 |
| Special Olympics Rhode Island Inc | $1,000 | Smithfield, RI, US | The Mission Of Special Olympics Rhode Island Is To Provide Year-round Sports Training And Competition In A Variety Of Olympic-type Sports For Children And Adults With Intellectual Disabilities, Giving Them Continuing Opportunities To Develop Physical Fitness, Demonstrate Courage, Experience Joy, And Participate In A Sharing Of Gifts, Skills And Friendship With Their Families, Other Special Olympics Athletes And The Community. | 2021 |
| Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center | $1,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center Builds Leaders On The Court, In The Classroom And In The Greater Community By Providing Academic, Wellness And Social Development Programs Alongside Recreational And Competitive Tennis Instruction For Youth And Adults. Sportsmen's Is Committed To Improving Life Opportunities For Youth In Boston's Blue Hill Corridor While Welcoming A Diverse Community From The Greater Boston Area. | 2021 |
| Squashbusters Inc | $25,000 | Roxbury Crossing, MA, US | To Challenge And Nurture Urban Youth As Students, Athletes And Citizens So That They Recognize And Fulfill Their Fullest Potential In Life | 2021 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | $5,000 | Monrovia, CA, US | A Volunteer And Donor Powered Charity Committed To Funding The Most Promising Research To Find Cures For Childhood Cancers And Give Survivors Long And Healthly Lives | 2021 |
| St John's High School | $200,000 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | Educational To Support Students Needs Through The "vision For Tomorrow Campaign". | 2021 |
| Teach America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Finds, Develops, And Supports A Diverse Network Of Leaders Who Expand Opportunity For Children From Classrooms, Schools, And Every Sector And Field That Shapes The Broader Systems In Which Schools Operate. | 2021 |
| The Aspen Institute | $22,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Foster Leadership Based On Enduring Values And To Provide A Non-partisan Venue For Dealing With Critical Issues. | 2021 |
| The Island School-cape Eleuthera Foundation | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Provide Charitable Funding Support For Place-based Education, Scientific Research, And The Development Of Sustainable Technologies That Promote A More Liveable Future On The Island Of Eleuthera, The Bahamas And The Coastal Communities Throughout The World. | 2021 |
| The Navy Seal Veterans Foundation | $75,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | The Foundation Raises Funds For The Associations Life Assistance, And Scholarship Programs. Our Goal Is To Keep The Brotherhood And Their Families Strong And Secure. | 2021 |
| Women's Refugee Care | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Faciliate Transition For Ecglc Refugees To Life In The United States By Helping Them Become Selfsufficient And Productive Members Of American Society, While Maintaining Their Culture And Ethnic Identities. | 2021 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | $250,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Is Dedicated To Research And Education To Advance Understanding Of The Ocean And Its Interaction With The Earth System, And To Communicating This Understanding For The Benefit Of Society. | 2021 |
| Year Up | $1,600,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Further Young Adults Technical & Professional Skills | 2021 |
| Ymca Camp Belknap | $2,500 | Wolfeboro, NJ, US | It Is The Mission Of Camp Belknap To Preserve The Unique Physical And Spiritual Environment Where Young Men May Forever Build Strong Character, Self Esteem, Individual Maturity And Community Responsibility; To Acquire For Life The Skill Of Leadership And The Value Of Good Stewardship; To Honor The History And Traditions Which Are The Belknap Experience; And To Be A Contributing Citizen In The Community It Serves And From Which It Receives Its Benefit. | 2021 |
| Arts Alive Barrington | $5,000 | Barrington, RI, US | Providing Opportunities For Youth To Experience High Quality Performing Arts Programs Thatpromote Positive Development | 2020 |
| Beautiful Day Rhode Island | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | Mobilizes Refugee Employment By Providing Onthejob Training In A Social Venture, Piloting Atransferable Model For On Ramping Refugee Employment, And Educating Our Community To Be | 2020 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Commitment To Academic Excellance, Intellectual Freedom And Making An Impact On The World. | 2020 |
| Edesia Inc | $2,250,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Treat And Prevent Malnutrition For The Most Vulnerable Children In The Developing World | 2020 |
| Good All Over Llc American Public Television | $25,000 | Daniel Island, SC, US | Billboard For "the Good Road" - Show On American Public Television That Shows A Raw Look At The Messy And Complicated Business Of Global Philanthropy. | 2020 |
| Harvard Business School | $200,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational To Support Student Needs. | 2020 |
| Melmark New England Inc | $50,000 | Andover, MA, US | To Assist In Teaching, Instructions And Providing Services To Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Including Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury And Other Neurologically Based Disorders. | 2020 |
| Mgm Resorts Foundation | $100,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Brings The Best Of Our Employee Volunteer And Charitable Efforts Together With Greater Impact Andgreater Choice. The Mgm Resorts Foundation Focuses Employee Charitable Contributions To Nonprofitagencies And Community Organizations. | 2020 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | $60,000 | Monerey, CA, US | To Enhance The Quality Of Life In Monterey County And Surrounding Areas Through The Strategicdisbursement Of Charitable Funds Generated By Hosting At&t Pebble Beach Proam The Pure Insurancechampionship. | 2020 |
| Moses Brown School | $501,798 | Providence, RI, US | Provides Courses Of Instruction From Nursery School Through Upper School | 2020 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | $10,000 | Nantucket, MA, US | Provides Health Care Services To The Population Of Nantucket Island Including Acute Care, Impatienthospital Care, And Hospice Care. | 2020 |
| Narragansett Council - Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | East Providence, RI, US | The Mission Of The Boy Scouts Of America Is To Prepare Young People To Make Ethical Choices Over Their Lifetime By Instilling In Them The Values Of The Scout Oath And Law | 2020 |
| Panmass Challenge | $50,000 | Needham, MA, US | Raises Money For Lifesaving Cancer Research And Treatment At Danafarber Cancer Institute | 2020 |
| Ponka Foundation | $34,000 | Dayville, CT, US | Educates And Feeds Children In Sierra Leone | 2020 |
| Rhode Island Hospital Foundation | $200,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Be Operated Exclusively For Charitable, Scientific, And Educational Purposes, And Morespecifically, For The Purposes Of Supporting And Otherwise Benefiting And Being Responsive To Theneeds Of Lifespan Corporation And It Affiliates | 2020 |
| Ri Center For The Book | $500 | Barrington, RI, US | Promoting Personal And Community Enrichment By Celebrating The Art And Heritage Of Reading,writing, And Making, And Sharing Books. | 2020 |
| Save The Bay Inc | $50,000 | Providence, RI, US | Save The Bay Protects, Restores, And Improves The Ecological Health Of The Narrangansett Bay Region,including Its Watershed And Adjacent Coastal Waters, Through An Ecosystembased Approach Toenviornmental Action | 2020 |
| Squashbusters Inc | $50,000 | Roxbury Crossing, MA, US | To Challenge And Nurture Urban Youth As Students, Athletes And Citizens So That They Recognize Andfulfill Their Fullest Potential In Life | 2020 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | $1,000 | Monrovia, CA, US | A Volunteer And Donor Powered Charity Committed To Funding The Most Promising Research To Findcures For Childhood Cancers And Give Survivors Long And Healthly Lives | 2020 |
| St John's High School | $202,500 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | Educational To Support Students Needs Through The "vision For Tomorrow Campaign". | 2020 |
| Tao Cares Relief Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Help Ease The Financial Burden Individuals Face As A Result Of Covid19 Pandemic. Provides Funds Forany Number Of Hardships; Unanticipated Healthcare Costs, Food, Medicine, And Any Other Necessities. | 2020 |
| Teach America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Finds, Develops, And Supports A Diverse Network Of Leaders Who Expand Opportunity For Childrenfrom Classrooms, Schools, And Every Sector And Field That Shapes The Broader Systems In Whichschools Operate. | 2020 |
| The Aspen Institute | $22,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Foster Leadership Based On Enduring Values And To Provide A Non-partisan Venue For Dealing With Critical Issues. | 2020 |
| The Autism Project | $1,000 | Johnston, RI, US | Provides Quality Support, Training, And Programming To Children And Adults With An Autismspectrum Disorder | 2020 |
| The Island School-cape Eleuthera Foundation | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Provide Charitable Funding Support For Place-based Education, Scientific Research, And The Development Of Sustainable Technologies That Promote A More Liveable Future On The Island Of Eleuthera, The Bahamas And The Coastal Communities Throughout The World. | 2020 |
| The Rhode Island Foundation | $250,000 | Providence, RI, US | Supports Causes And Organizations Throughout Rhode Island That Are Deemed To Be For The Greatestgood Of The Community. | 2020 |
| Tides Advocacy - Florida Rights Restoration Coalition | $10,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Dedicated To Ending The Disenfranchisement And Discrimination Against People With Convictions, Andcreating A More Comprehensive And Humane Reentry System That Will Enahance Successful Reentry,reduce Recidivism, And Increase Public Safety | 2020 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $850,000 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Provide Higher Education To Students And Scholars | 2020 |
| Usa For Unhcr | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Protect Refugees And Empowers Them With Hope And Opportunity. | 2020 |
| Women's Refugee Care | $25,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Faciliate Transition For Ecglc Refugees To Life In The United States By Helping Them Become Selfsufficientand Productive Members Of American Society, While Maintaining Their Culture And Ethnicidentities. | 2020 |
| Year Up | $1,700,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Further Young Adults Technical & Professional Skills | 2020 |
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| EIN | 13-7196668 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 50 KENNEDY PLAZA 18TH FLOOR Providence, RI 02903-2393 |
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| Trustee | Paul J Salem |
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