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Who funds Proprietors of the Boston Athenaeum?

Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 042104852

4 private foundations reported grants to Proprietors of the Boston Athenaeum in Boston, Massachusetts totaling $160,092 across 5 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Terra Foundation for American Art, with $150,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of Proprietors of the Boston Athenaeum that accept applications

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Foundations that fund Proprietors of the Boston Athenaeum

All 4 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Terra Foundation for American Art
Illinois · 2024 · accepts applications
Arts education2$150,000
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation
New York · 2025
General Support1$9,000
The 1156 Foundation
Massachusetts · 2025
The boston atheneum seeks to engage lifelong learners by providing access to its library collections and spaces that inspire reflection, dialogue, creativity, and enjoyment. It aims to foster meaningful conversations, build a diverse and active community, and preserve dynamic collections for research and pleasure.1$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$92

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Proprietors of the Boston Athenaeum?

Terra Foundation for American Art, Soros Fund Charitable Foundation, The 1156 Foundation and Amazonsmile Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Proprietors of the Boston Athenaeum get from foundations?

$160,092 in 5 reported grants from 4 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Terra Foundation for American Art says in their filings that they accept applications.

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