PDB Foundation
Preselected recipients only
PDB Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $830,233. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$830,233
- Assets$81.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.0 million the year before.
10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 31 | $81.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 29 | $81.2 million |
How to apply
PDB 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.
What PDB Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $709,871 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $1.9 million |
| California | 4 | $841,871 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $450,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $320,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Liberation | Education | $830,233 |
| University of Strathclyde | Education | $455,754 |
| American Cancer Society | Research | $450,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Education | $355,200 |
| The Trussell Trust | Food insecurities | $254,117 |
| Cambridge Health Allicance Foundation | Health care | $250,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts | Family assistance programs | $250,000 |
| International Institution of New England | Education and refugees support | $250,000 |
| West End House | Education | $250,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Education | $210,000 |
| Year Up | Education | $200,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund | Education | $159,388 |
| Boys and Girls Clus of New Hampshire | Support for children | $100,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Food insecurities | $100,000 |
| Flare Education | Educaton | $50,000 |
| Project Insulin Inc | Health care | $50,000 |
| Task Force for Global Health | General support | $50,000 |
| The Entrepreneurial Scotland Foundation USA | Education and leadership development | $50,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Youth arts support | $20,000 |
| Biomedical Science Careers Program | Education | $10,000 |
| Carroll School | Education | $10,000 |
| Community Servings | Food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Life Science Cares | Food insecurities | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | Food insecurities | $10,000 |
| The Second Step | Domestic violence support | $10,000 |
| The Center Long Beach | Education and well being | $5,188 |
| The Cotting School | General support | $5,165 |
| Downtown Dog Rescue | Animal rescue | $5,150 |
| Hopenet la | Food and housing | $1,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark R Bamforth
- Morag Bamforth
Questions people ask
Does PDB Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does PDB Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs PDB Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark R Bamforth (Trustee) and Morag Bamforth (Trustee).
What does PDB Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and science and research.