The Polyamory Foundation
Accepts applications
The Polyamory Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,376 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$31,376
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$34,566
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $41,870 the year before.
67% 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 | $49,746 | 11 | $17,118 |
| 2024 | $41,870 | 9 | $22,478 |
| 2025 | $31,376 | 6 | $34,566 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Polyamory Foundation 160 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Suite 1114, Cambridge, MA 02138 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 275-9261 |
| What to submit | See https : www.polyamoryfoundation. org grant and follow the instructions at https : www.polyamoryfoundation. org apply-for-a-grant |
| Restrictions | U.S. applicants only. Age 18 or older only. Grants must advance our Statement of Purpose at https : www.polyamoryfoundation. org |
What The Polyamory Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $13,800 |
| California | 2 | $11,576 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chosen Family Law Center | To defray expenses to provide pro bono legal aid for low-income individuals and families. | $10,000 |
| Org for Polyamory and Ethical Nonmonogamy | Expenses for literature handouts booth rental etc. for ethical-polyamory education at conferences and elsewhere. | $6,576 |
| SPPortland Inc | Partial expenses to put on a conference | $5,000 |
| Open Season Productions LLC | Partial expenses for making short film | $5,000 |
| Alex Alberto Media LLC | Expenses to complete a 20-minute film educating the public. | $3,800 |
| MN Poly | For partial expenses to put on a conference. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan MacRobert
- Valerie White
- Abigail A Hafer
- Murray Schechter
- Adrienne D Pacheco
- Kenneth Haslam
Questions people ask
Does The Polyamory Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Polyamory Foundation give?
$31,376 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Polyamory Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan MacRobert (President Clerk director), Valerie White (Treasurer director), Abigail A Hafer (director) and Murray Schechter (director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Polyamory Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.