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Origin Spring Foundation

Preselected recipients only Belmont, Massachusetts · EIN 852925970

Origin Spring Foundation is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $465,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $260,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was the same as $465,000 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$465,0003$9.4 million
2024$465,0003$9.3 million

How to apply

Origin Spring 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts2$315,000
Maine1$150,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Appalachian Mountain Club
Boston, MA
General budget$260,000
Gulf of Maine Reaserch Institute
Portland, ME
General budget$150,000
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Boston, MA
General budget$55,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Origin Spring Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Origin Spring Foundation give?

$465,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.

Who runs Origin Spring Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Craig A Wheeler (Trustee) and Lynn T Wheeler (Trustee).

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