World Peace Foundation
Preselected recipients only
World Peace Foundation is a private foundation in Somerville, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $17,000. 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$17,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$29.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $17,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17,000 | 1 | $26.6 million |
| 2023 | $17,000 | 1 | $27.8 million |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 1 | $29.1 million |
How to apply
World Peace 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What World Peace Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $17,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Tufts College (DBA Tufts University) | Program support | $17,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex de Waal
- Peter Blum
- Matthew Henshon
- Lisa Avery - Secretary Appointed
- Eileen Babbitt
- Jacqueline Bhabha
- Jeffrey Summit
- Bryan Hehir
- Monik Jimenez
- Anat Biletzki
- Deborah Chasman
- Elizabeth Adelman
- Melissa Nobles
- Andrew Evans
- Andrew Shennan
Questions people ask
Does World Peace Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does World Peace Foundation give?
$17,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs World Peace Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alex de Waal (Executive Director), Peter Blum (Board Chair), Matthew Henshon (Trustee) and Lisa Avery - Secretary Appointed (9/2024)/ASSOCIATE Director (Full Year)) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does World Peace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.