Prevail Fund
Preselected recipients only
Prevail Fund is a private foundation in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $390,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$390,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.3 million 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 9 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 4 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
Prevail 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Prevail Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $580,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $750,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room to Read | Scale up structured pedagogy program in india | $750,000 |
| Central Square Foundation | Support work with the state programme management unit (spmu) to improve foundational literacy and numeracy (fln)outcomes for children. | $530,000 |
| Luminos Fund | Support in improving foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes for children in ethiopia | $250,000 |
| Central Square Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Youn
- David Hylden
- Rory Fenton
- Colm O'Flynn
Questions people ask
Does Prevail Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Prevail Fund give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $390,000.
Who runs Prevail Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Youn (Board Chair), David Hylden (Treasurer), Rory Fenton (Secretary (Thru 11/15/2024)) and Colm O'Flynn (Secretary (From 11/15/2024)).
What does Prevail Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.