Someone Elses Child Inc
Accepts applications
Someone Elses Child Inc is a private foundation in Marblehead, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
21% 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 | $1.1 million | 82 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 55 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Diane Christian 10 Harbor View Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 312-0148, dchristian@ogadivsors.com |
| What to submit | By written request and inclusive of all materials of the charity ornecessary information on the individual or group. |
| Deadlines | October 31st of the year |
| Restrictions | Donations made to children and animals (children of our earth) |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Someone Elses Child Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $30,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 36 | $817,500 |
| California | 5 | $132,000 |
| New York | 5 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $37,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $35,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Learning | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $65,000 |
| Boch Center | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $60,000 |
| Youth Harbors | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $60,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara Fdn | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $52,000 |
| Girls Inc of Lynn | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $50,000 |
| Young Man with a Plan | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $50,000 |
| Individual | Grant | $50,000 |
| Acuavita Foundation | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Hernandez School | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $35,000 |
| Reed Foundation | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $35,000 |
| Amal Alliance | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $30,000 |
| Hyde Square Task Force | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $30,000 |
| Maia | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $30,000 |
| Rwanda Youth Partnership | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $30,000 |
| Boston Plan for Excellence | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $25,000 |
| Kbfus | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $25,000 |
| Lynn Museum Lynn Arts | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $25,000 |
| Synergy Rising | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $25,000 |
| Individual | Grant for general operating expenses | $25,000 |
| District C | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| DownCity Design | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| Life House Foundation for Children | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| Northeast Arc | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| Open Door Arts | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| Peace First | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| The Food Project | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| Triangle Inc | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| Waltham Partnership for Youth Inc | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| Steam the Streets | 2024 Grant | $20,000 |
| The Cabot | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $17,500 |
| Kidogo | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $15,000 |
| Live Oak Camp | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Villages | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $15,000 |
| Peronia Adolescente | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $15,000 |
| Highlander Research Education Cen | Grant to Power U - general operating purposes | $15,000 |
| Myriad USA | Grants | $15,000 |
| Individual | Grant | $15,000 |
| The City School | Grant - general operation purposes | $15,000 |
| Inuka Cultural Center | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Rodman Ride for Kids | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Christian
- Diane Christian
- Casandra Casandra Campbel
- Jeffrey Kaplan
- Kristina Kepner
- Szeman Lam
- Jennie McDonald-Brown
- Vetto Casado
Questions people ask
Does Someone Elses Child Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31st of the year.
How much does Someone Elses Child Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Someone Elses Child Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Christian (President), Diane Christian (Founder & Chairperson), Casandra Casandra Campbel (Director) and Jeffrey Kaplan (Director-Fundraising) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Someone Elses Child Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.