Humani Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Humani Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $187,500 the year before.
89% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $187,500 | 1 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 9 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Humani Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $750,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Audubon | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Heroic Hearts Project | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Prohuman Foundation Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Acera School | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard & MIT (50TH Celebration Event ) | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowel | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Culture Trust of Greater Philadelphia | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Tiny Seed Project Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Inger Kirsten Waerstad
- Dharmesh Shah
Questions people ask
Does Humani Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Humani Foundation Inc give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Humani Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Inger Kirsten Waerstad (President) and Dharmesh Shah (Treasurer).