New Balance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
New Balance Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.8 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.5 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$16.8 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$288 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.8 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10.1 million | 74 | $194 million |
| 2023 | $11.8 million | 88 | $228 million |
| 2024 | $16.8 million | 85 | $288 million |
How to apply
New Balance 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What New Balance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 52 | $9.8 million |
| New York | 4 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.3 million |
| California | 5 | $1.3 million |
| Maine | 11 | $1.2 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $175,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $115,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West End Boys and Girls Club | General support | $2.5 million |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | General support | $1.8 million |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester | General support | $1.6 million |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $1.3 million |
| Beyond Sports Foundation | General support | $1.1 million |
| American Red Cross | General support | $1.0 million |
| Harlem Lacrosse | General support | $600,000 |
| California Community Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles | General support | $500,000 |
| Lawrence Boys and Girls Club | General support | $390,000 |
| Two Ten Footwear Foundation | General support | $350,000 |
| Redington Fairview Hospital | General support | $323,436 |
| Esperanza Academy | General support | $300,000 |
| Maine 4-H Founation | General support | $250,000 |
| Playworks New England (Boston) | General support | $200,000 |
| Summer Search Boston | General support | $200,000 |
| Mainehealth | General support | $199,520 |
| East Boston Neighborhood Health Center | General support | $175,000 |
| Tenacity Inc | General support | $175,000 |
| 100 Mile Club | General support | $150,000 |
| American Scores | General support | $150,000 |
| Groundworkd Lawrence | General support | $140,000 |
| Intergrated Center for Group Medical | General support | $125,000 |
| Squashbusters | General support | $125,000 |
| Beyond Soccer | General support | $115,000 |
| Community Rowing | General support | $110,000 |
| Franciscan Hospital for Children | General support | $100,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General support | $100,000 |
| Good Sports | General support | $100,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General support | $100,000 |
| Merrimack Valley YMCA Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Ny Road Runners | General support | $100,000 |
| Playworks National | General support | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics TN | General support | $100,000 |
| Msad #54 | General support | $80,000 |
| America Scores Boston | General support | $75,000 |
| Playball Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston - Oak Square | General support | $75,000 |
| Sportsmen's Tennis | General support | $65,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | General support | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne M Davis
- James S Davis
- Paul G Gauron
- Kassia A Davis
- Christopher C Davis
- Megan Block
- Molly Santry
Questions people ask
Does New Balance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does New Balance Foundation give?
$16.8 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs New Balance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne M Davis (Trustee), James S Davis (Trustee), Paul G Gauron (Trustee) and Kassia A Davis (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does New Balance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.