Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.9 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$101 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
44% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.2 million | 82 | $84.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 85 | $101 million |
How to apply
Lovett-Woodsum 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 Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 36 | $1.4 million |
| New Hampshire | 22 | $287,100 |
| Florida | 13 | $138,775 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $25,625 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,703 |
| Montana | 2 | $13,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $7,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Year | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| The Base | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Year Up | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Boston Children's Museum | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Alexander Twilight Academy | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Plymouth Rotary Foundation | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Initiative For a Competitive Inner City | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church | Unrestricted | $27,250 |
| ORCATGrayvik Animal Care Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Squam Lakes Conservation Society | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends Of Miami Animals Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Courageous Parents Network | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Squam Lakes Association | Unrestricted | $21,500 |
| College For Social Innovation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| CareWays Collaborative | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $17,800 |
| Masiphumelele Corporation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Dwight Hall At Yale University | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Northern Forest Center | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Currier Museum Of Art | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Facing History And Ourselves | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Families First | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| First Star Plymouth | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends Of The Children | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Humane Society Of Upper Keys | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jet Wag LLC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Keys Children's Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Public Broadcasting | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Raising a Reader | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| uAspire | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Womens Lunch Place | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Steppingstone | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A Bright Future | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Whiskers & Paws | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne R Lovett
- Stephen G Woodsum
- David H Hopfenberg
Questions people ask
Does Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2023, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Anne R Lovett (President), Stephen G Woodsum (Treasurer) and David H Hopfenberg (Clerk).
What does Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.