Friendship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Friendship Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$90,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $90,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 9 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 9 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 9 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Friendship 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 Friendship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $45,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $35,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Arts for Learning Massachusetts | General purpose | $10,000 |
| On Stage Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Bristol Middle Passage Project | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Wheeler School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Revolve Dance Project | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Friendship Public Library | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Actors Studio of Newburyport | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Downtown Parks | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeremy Barnard
- Ian T Barnard
- Gilbert M Roddy Jr
- Thomas R Appleton
Questions people ask
Does Friendship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friendship Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Friendship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeremy Barnard (Co-Trustee), Ian T Barnard (Co-Trustee), Gilbert M Roddy Jr (Co-Trustee) and Thomas R Appleton (Co-Trustee).
What does Friendship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.