Foundation M
Preselected recipients only
Foundation M is a private foundation in Andover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $922,000 in 93 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$922,000
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$22.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $841,500 the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $911,150 | 91 | $18.5 million |
| 2023 | $841,500 | 93 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $922,000 | 93 | $22.7 million |
How to apply
Foundation M 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 Foundation M funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 63 | $615,000 |
| New York | 9 | $118,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $44,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $35,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $14,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Barnard Tract Project | $50,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Clean Vehicles Program | $40,000 |
| Audubon Vermont | Working Lands Conservation Initiative | $35,000 |
| Solihten Institute | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| ACLU | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| NAACP | Legal Defense Fund & General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Abortion ACcess | $20,000 |
| National Public Radio | General Purpose | $18,000 |
| WGBH | General Purpose | $18,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Turkey/Syria | $15,000 |
| Equine Advocates | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| MSPCA Nevins Farm | Low Cost Spay/Neuter | $15,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Sea Turtle Rescue | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Waltham Fields Community Farms | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Americares | Turkey/Ukraine | $10,000 |
| ASPCA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Boston University (WBUR) | WBUR Underwriting | $10,000 |
| Bread & Roses | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Danielson Institute | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Family Service Inc | Youth Development | $10,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank The | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Humane Farming Association | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Lazarus House Ministries | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mercy Corps | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Merrimack River Watershed Council | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| MIRA Coalition | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| MSPCA Lawrence Cats | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| National Braille Press | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Oxfam America | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pathways for Children | Family Enrichment Program | $10,000 |
| People's PantryNorth Parish The | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Project Bread | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Project Hope | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Raices | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General Purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Casper Martin
- Linda Woolford
Questions people ask
Does Foundation M accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation M give?
$922,000 in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Foundation M?
Its 2024 filing lists Casper Martin (Trustee) and Linda Woolford (Trustee).
What does Foundation M fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, animals and environment and conservation.