Inavale Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Inavale Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,300 and the largest $2.0 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,300
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 19 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 14 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Inavale 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.
What Inavale Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $1.2 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $255,600 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $450 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera | General purpose | $2.0 million |
| Carleton College | General purpose | $1.2 million |
| Cooperriis Healing Community | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Resist | General purpose | $160,000 |
| Grub St Inc | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Old Cambridge Baptist Church | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Boston Medical Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Kataluma Refugee Hospital | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | General purpose | $450 |
Officers and trustees
- William N Buffett
- Susan Kennedy
Questions people ask
Does Inavale Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Inavale Foundation Inc give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,300.
Who runs Inavale Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William N Buffett (President/Director) and Susan Kennedy (Treasurer/Director).
What does Inavale Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.