Flock Inc
Preselected recipients only
Flock Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $24.0 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $135,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$24.0 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$135,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$25.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2023 was up from $7.5 million the year before.
40% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.5 million | 107 | $7.3 million |
| 2023 | $24.0 million | 78 | $25.9 million |
How to apply
Flock 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 Flock Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $6.7 million |
| California | 19 | $5.7 million |
| Alaska | 5 | $3.1 million |
| Washington | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Kentucky | 13 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $1.1 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $650,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $587,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $387,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native Movement | General operations & program/project support | $2.6 million |
| Seed Commons | General operations & program/project support | $2.3 million |
| Open Buffalo Inc | General operations & program/project support | $1.8 million |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Program/project support | $1.3 million |
| Urban Tilth | General operations | $1.2 million |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network | General operations | $1.1 million |
| Solidaire Network | General operations | $1.0 million |
| Appalachian Community Fund | General operations & program/project support | $970,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Program/project support | $825,000 |
| Voices for A Sustainable Future DBA Labor Network for Sustainability | General operations | $650,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Program/project support | $570,000 |
| People United for Sustainable Housing Inc | General operations & program/project support | $500,000 |
| Proteus Fund | Program/project support | $500,000 |
| Indigenous Environmental Network | General operations | $387,500 |
| Ekvnv Yefolecvlke | General operations | $375,000 |
| North American Students of Cooperation | Program/project support | $350,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Program/project support | $300,000 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | General operations & program/project support | $270,000 |
| Mountain Association | General operations & program/project support | $250,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | General operations | $237,500 |
| Center for Economic Democracy | General operations | $220,000 |
| Action Group on Erosion Technology and Concentration Inc | General operations | $200,000 |
| Alliance for A Just Society | Program/project support | $200,000 |
| Center for Third World Organizing | Program/project support | $200,000 |
| Communities for A Better Environment | General operations | $200,000 |
| Indigenous Peoples Power Project Inc | General operations | $200,000 |
| Movement Generation | General operations | $200,000 |
| Movement Training Network | General operations | $200,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Program/project support | $200,000 |
| Ruckus Society Inc | General operations | $200,000 |
| Taproot Earth Co Mt Airy Axis | General operations | $200,000 |
| Grassroots Global Justice | General operations | $187,500 |
| Right to the City Alliance | General operations | $187,500 |
| Filmmakers Collaborativechris Landry | Program/project support | $150,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky | Program/project support | $150,000 |
| Greenwave Organization | General operations | $150,000 |
| Mondo Bizarro Productions | Program/project support | $150,000 |
| Running Strong for American Indian Youth | Program/project support | $150,000 |
| Smartmeme DBA Center for Story-Based Strategy | General operations | $150,000 |
| Appalshop | General operations & program/project support | $120,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Farhad Ebrahimi
- Nina Ross
- Noeleen Little
Questions people ask
Does Flock Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Flock Inc give?
$24.0 million in tax year 2023, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $135,000.
Who runs Flock Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Farhad Ebrahimi (President), Nina Ross (Vice President, Clerk, Director) and Noeleen Little (Treasurer).
What does Flock Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and education.