Sara & Damon Gadd Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sara & Damon Gadd Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$225,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $270,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $350,000 | 9 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 8 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $225,000 | 5 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Sara & Damon Gadd 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 Sara & Damon Gadd Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Furtherance of western rivers conservatory charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Furtherance of world central kitchen inc. Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Warner Parks | Furtherance of the warner parks charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Furtherance of pbs foundations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| NPR Foundation | Furtherance of npr foundations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Megan D Gadd
- Sara Z Eardensohn
- Delphine S Damon
- Victoria Gadd Eardensohn
Questions people ask
Does Sara & Damon Gadd Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sara & Damon Gadd Foundation give?
$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sara & Damon Gadd Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Megan D Gadd (Co-Trustee), Sara Z Eardensohn (Co-Trustee), Delphine S Damon (Co-Trustee) and Victoria Gadd Eardensohn (Co-Trustee).
What does Sara & Damon Gadd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.