World Bamboo Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
World Bamboo Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $14,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$29,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$14,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2,060
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,000 | 3 | $23,325 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 2 | $2,060 |
How to apply
World Bamboo 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What World Bamboo Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Massachusetts. It also paid $15,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marzieh Kadivar | To research & publish on the timber bamboo commercialization | $15,000 |
| World Bamboo Organization | To help promotes bamboo as a nature solution crucial to mitigating the climate crisis and ensuring a sustainable future for all life on this planet. | $14,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Hinkle
- Elizabeth Bailey
- Susanne Lucas
- Walter E Morrison III
Questions people ask
Does World Bamboo Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does World Bamboo Foundation Inc give?
$29,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $14,500.
Who runs World Bamboo Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William Hinkle (President), Elizabeth Bailey (Treasurer), Susanne Lucas (Vice President) and Walter E Morrison III (Director).
What does World Bamboo Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, science and research and environment and conservation.