Bull's Head Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bull's Head Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Groton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$76,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $74,500 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 21 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $76,000 | 22 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Bull's Head Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bull's Head Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $16,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $10,500 |
| California | 3 | $9,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General | $4,000 |
| Kind Inc | General | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City | General | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General | $4,000 |
| Propublica | General | $4,000 |
| I'm Your Neighbor Books | General | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $4,000 |
| Maine Initiatives | General | $4,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General | $4,000 |
| National Public Radio | General | $4,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | General | $3,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Muso Health | General | $3,000 |
| Reachoutand Read | General | $3,000 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| The Forest Society of Maine | General | $2,500 |
| Scenic Hudson | General | $2,500 |
| Visiting Nurse Service of New York | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Maynard
- Adam Platt
- Nicholas Maynard
- Audrey Maynard Smith
Questions people ask
Does Bull's Head Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bull's Head Foundation Inc give?
$76,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Bull's Head Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Maynard (Pres., Sec, Director), Adam Platt (V.P., Director), Nicholas Maynard (V.P., Director) and Audrey Maynard Smith (V.P., Director).
What does Bull's Head Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and science and research.