Agape Foundation
Accepts applications
Agape Foundation is a private foundation in Watertown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $176,518 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $63,518. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$176,518
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$63,518
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $156,702 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $160,714 | 11 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $156,702 | 11 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $176,518 | 9 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Anthony Palomba Trustee 66 Hall Avenue 1, Watertown, MA 02472-3480 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 664-3525 |
| What to submit | By letter, explaining needs |
| Restrictions | Based on available funds |
What Agape Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $63,518 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $31,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $24,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $9,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union | To support the organization's efforts to combat voter suppression and to support gender and sexual equality programming. | $63,518 |
| Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund | A 501(c)(3) organization whose goal is to create materials and programs designed to educate rhode island's citizens about environmental health and natural resource protection and restoration. In addition, to support the center for behavior and climate behavior change for climate action challenges. | $31,000 |
| International Foundation | To support the work of causeguatemala project, "cause canada proposed water projects in guatemala". | $24,500 |
| Campaign for Peace Disarmament & Common Security | To support the campaign's work on nuclear disarmament, the prevention of great power war, the promotion of common security, and resistance to authoritarianism. | $15,000 |
| Texas National Organization for Women Education Fund | To support the organization's on-going voter education and participation activities. | $10,000 |
| Mass Peace Action Fund | To support the fund healthcare, not warfare campaign. | $9,000 |
| Back From the Brink Co Physicians for Social Responsibility- Los Angeles | To support their initiative for nuclear disarmament and abolition. | $9,000 |
| Our Children's Trust | To support advocacy initiatives at the state level to advance climate action change. | $8,500 |
| Survival Education Fund Inc | To develop community education of us government policies that foster national security and international cooperation to reduce the threat of terrorism and war and that address environmental issues, including climate change, wealth disparities and social justice. | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony Palomba
- Loren Shumway
- Holly Montufar
- Caroly Shumway
- Eric Shumway
Questions people ask
Does Agape Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Agape Foundation give?
$176,518 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Agape Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony Palomba (Trustee), Loren Shumway (Trustee), Holly Montufar (Trustee) and Caroly Shumway (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Agape Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.