Pyle Nye Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pyle Nye Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $477,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $202,000. 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$477,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$202,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $574,100 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $648,000 | 4 | $11.4 million |
| 2023 | $574,100 | 27 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $477,000 | 26 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
Pyle Nye Family 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 Pyle Nye Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $462,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President & Fellows of Harvard | Education | $202,000 |
| The Lionheart Foundation | Education | $75,000 |
| Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated | Community | $50,000 |
| Middlesex School | Education | $25,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Community | $20,000 |
| Lexington Historical Society | Community | $10,000 |
| One Plympton Preservation Foundation Inc | Community | $10,000 |
| Cultural Alliance of Medfield | Community | $10,000 |
| Mass General Development Office | Hospital/healthcare | $10,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Community | $5,000 |
| Roxbury Weston Programs Inc | Education | $5,000 |
| Weston Metco Scholarship Fund Inc | Education | $5,000 |
| United South End Settlements | Community | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Community | $5,000 |
| St Francis House | Community | $5,000 |
| Middlebury College | Education | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Wallowa Resources Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | Education | $5,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Community | $2,000 |
| Dana-Farber Mass General Brigham Cancer Care Inc | Hospital/healthcare | $2,000 |
| Lexington Arts and Crafts Society | Community | $2,000 |
| Wholeschool Mindfulness | Education | $2,000 |
| Gloucester Stage Company Inc | Community | $1,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum Inc | Community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph B H Nye
- Jennifer M Pyle
Questions people ask
Does Pyle Nye Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pyle Nye Family Foundation give?
$477,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Pyle Nye Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph B H Nye (Trustee) and Jennifer M Pyle (Trustee).
What does Pyle Nye Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.