The Once Here Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Once Here Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $137,500 and the largest $900,000. 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 grants14
- Typical grant$137,500
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$62.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 15 | $46.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 14 | $62.2 million |
How to apply
The Once Here 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 The Once Here Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $1.7 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $900,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General Support | $900,000 |
| Harvard Divinity School | General Support | $225,000 |
| Shooting Touch | General Support | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General Support | $200,000 |
| Mothers for Justice and Equality Inc | General Support | $150,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General Support | $150,000 |
| Friends of Matenwa Inc | General Support | $150,000 |
| Concord Prison Outreach Inc | General Support | $125,000 |
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute Corporation | General Support | $125,000 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | General Support | $125,000 |
| Calling All Crows | General Support | $125,000 |
| Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program | General Support | $100,000 |
| United South End Settlements | General Support | $100,000 |
| Curious Learning A Global Literacy Project Inc | General Support | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karl Bandtel
- Farley Urmston
Questions people ask
Does The Once Here Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Once Here Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $137,500.
Who runs The Once Here Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karl Bandtel (Trustee) and Farley Urmston (Trustee).
What does The Once Here Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.