Palace Head Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Palace Head Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $753,780 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$753,780
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $749,500 the year before.
19% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $749,500 | 62 | $17.6 million |
| 2024 | $753,780 | 67 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
Palace Head 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 Palace Head Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $267,500 |
| Massachusetts | 31 | $222,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $85,000 |
| Maine | 9 | $59,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $51,000 |
| California | 6 | $34,780 |
| New York | 2 | $22,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Croquet Foundation of America | Community and charity | $125,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Arts | $110,000 |
| Esplanade Association | Community & charitable | $75,000 |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | Community and charitable | $35,000 |
| Islesboro Community Center | Educational | $30,000 |
| Epiphany School | Religious | $25,000 |
| West Palm Beach Library Foundation 2561 | Educational | $25,000 |
| United South End Settlements | Community & charitable | $20,000 |
| Boulder Country Day School | Community & chritable | $20,000 |
| Milton Academy | Educational | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Arts | $20,000 |
| Dawson School | Educational | $20,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Community & charitable | $12,280 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | Community and charity | $10,000 |
| Boulder Bridge House | Community and charitable | $10,000 |
| Society of Preservation of Free Will | Community and charity | $10,000 |
| Park School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Littleton Regional Health Care | Medical | $10,000 |
| Beaver Country Day School | Education | $10,000 |
| Boulder YMCA | Community and charity | $7,500 |
| Trinity College | Educational | $7,000 |
| Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust | Community & charitable | $6,000 |
| Hill House | Community & charitable | $5,000 |
| Vista del Mar | Community & charitable | $5,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Educational | $5,000 |
| Community Foundationboulder County | Community and charitable | $5,000 |
| Camden Conference | Community and charity | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Community and charity | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | Community & charitable | $5,000 |
| Sconset Trust | Community and charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Community and charity | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Trails Association | Community and charitable | $5,000 |
| Islesboro Islands Trust | Community & charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rockies | Health | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Medical | $5,000 |
| Occidental College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Boulder Shelter for the Homeless | Community and charity | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera | Arts | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Community and charitable | $3,500 |
| Museum of Science | Educational | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne S Gill
- Adam Forkner
- Peter Forkner
- Benjamin Forkner
Questions people ask
Does Palace Head Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Palace Head Foundation Inc give?
$753,780 in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Palace Head Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joanne S Gill (President/Clerk), Adam Forkner (Treasurer/Director), Peter Forkner (Director) and Benjamin Forkner (Director).
What does Palace Head Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.