Conine Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Conine Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$31.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.7 million the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.7 million | 25 | $43.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 21 | $31.7 million |
How to apply
Conine Family Foundation 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 Conine Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 18 | $880,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $57,570 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Future Inc | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Bikes Not Bombs Inc | General purpose | $100,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General purpose | $100,000 |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Ma Bicycle Coalition | General purpose | $75,000 |
| New England Mountain Bike | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Slate Valley Trails | General purpose | $57,570 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Designated for streetsblogmass. | $50,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Bike to the Sea | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Boston Cyclists Union | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Livable Street Transportation | Support of emerald network | $25,000 |
| Mystic River Watershed Association | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Neponset River Watershed Association | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Tsne Mission Works LTD | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hale Education | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Ma Department of Conservation & Recreation | Conservation trust fund | $10,000 |
| Norwottuck Network | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexi Conine
- Steven Conine
Questions people ask
Does Conine Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Conine Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Conine Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexi Conine (President) and Steven Conine (Treasurer).
What does Conine Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.