Sirad Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sirad Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $174,900 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$174,900
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $206,500 the year before.
40% 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 | $174,500 | 15 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $206,500 | 13 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $174,900 | 10 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Sirad 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 Sirad Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $119,900 |
| Maine | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Peoples Resource Center | Campaigns to promote lowmiddle income wrkg fam | $35,000 |
| Greater Boston Interfaith Org | Explore social justicescience politics- theatre | $30,000 |
| St James Church | General funding for religious pursuits | $25,400 |
| Mass Communities Action Network | Commun based educ initiatives | $20,000 |
| The American Prospect | News publication promoting independent news | $20,000 |
| Public Concern Foundation | Faith-based comm orgs for econ racial justice | $12,000 |
| WGBH | Part of NPR-promotes high-quality journalism | $10,000 |
| Wbur | Part of NPR-promotes high-quality journalism | $10,000 |
| American Repertory Theater | Explore social justicescience politics- theatre | $7,500 |
| Harvard Art Museums | Promote exploratory thinking about art | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Zinsmeyer
- Shanti Fry
Questions people ask
Does Sirad Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sirad Foundation Inc give?
$174,900 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Sirad Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Zinsmeyer (PresTreasDir) and Shanti Fry (PresTreasDir).
What does Sirad Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.