Private foundation · EIN 04-3340270 · Osterville, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pemberton Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $275K total, median $7,500. 77% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$275K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in MA
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mgh Pancreatic Cancer Dr WarshawBoston, MAGeneral$75K
Community ServingsJamaica Plain, MAGeneral$30K
Marthas Vineyard Ocean AcademyTisbury, MAGeneral$20K
Cape Cod AcademyOsterville, MAGeneral$20K
Cure Alzheimers FundWellesley Hills, MAGeneral$20K
Osterville Village LibraryOsterville, MAGeneral$20K
Cape Cod HospitalHyannis, MAGeneral$15K
Friends of Betsy Valley TrailBeulah, MIGeneral$10K
Friends of Betsy Valley TrailBeulah, MIGeneral$10K
Camp HarborviewBoston, MAGeneral$10K
The Gold FoundationFort Lee, NJGeneral$10K
Cape Cod Healthcare Vna HospiceHyannis, MAGeneral$5,000
Kahn AcademyMountain View, CAGeneral$5,000
Mspca of Cape CodCenterville, MAGeneral$5,000
Ma Historical SocietyBoston, MAGeneral$5,000
Cape Cod Healthcare Vna HospiceHyannis, MAGeneral$5,000
Ma Historical SocietyBoston, MAGeneral$5,000
Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MAGeneral$1,000
Osterville Village MuseumOsterville, MAGeneral$1,000
Sens ResearchMountain View, CAGeneral$1,000
St Andrews Church EdgartownEdgartown, MAGeneral$1,000
Comm Firefighters Association IncCenterville, MAGeneral$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 17 · Michigan 2 · New Jersey 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Pemberton Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Osterville, Massachusetts, administered in care of Robert a Pemberton, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Pemberton Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Pemberton Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $275K across 22 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Pemberton Family Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (17 grants), Michigan (2 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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