Creativity Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Creativity Foundation is a private foundation in Watertown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,270 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,135 and the largest $35,000. 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$95,270
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$25,135
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $150,600 the year before.
0% 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 | $38,000 | 2 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $150,600 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $95,270 | 4 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Creativity 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire. It also paid $35,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,270 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mamelodi Initiative | General | $35,000 |
| Individual | General | $30,000 |
| Tennessee Historical Society | General | $20,270 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Kahn
Questions people ask
Does Creativity Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Creativity Foundation give?
$95,270 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,135.
Who runs Creativity Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie Kahn (Executive Director).