Metanoia Fund
Preselected recipients only
Metanoia Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $814,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $142,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$814,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$142,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$9,912
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $120,000 | 2 | $71,728 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 | $6,743 |
| 2025 | $814,000 | 4 | $9,912 |
How to apply
Metanoia Fund 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 Metanoia Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $500,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $314,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Innovation Reform Project | General purpose | $500,000 |
| The Global Development Incubator Inc | The seed fund | $200,000 |
| The Global Development Incubator Inc | Work on the migration opportunity | $84,000 |
| The Global Development Incubator Inc | International decarbonization partnership work | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick M Taylor III
- John F Taylor
- Lucy Farnsworth Taylor
- Florence Mavis Brown
Questions people ask
Does Metanoia Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Metanoia Fund give?
$814,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $142,000.
Who runs Metanoia Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick M Taylor III (Trustee), John F Taylor (Trustee), Lucy Farnsworth Taylor (Trustee) and Florence Mavis Brown (Trustee).
What does Metanoia Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.