Private foundation · EIN 04-3464255 · Amherst, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

F Felix Foundation

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: 6 grants paid, $120K total, median $23K. 17% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$120K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in MA
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mighty Earth IncWashington, DCCharitable donation$25K
Pricing Carbon Initiative IncSouth Lee, MACharitable donation$25K
Spring Street Climate FundBrooklyn, NYCharitable donation$25K
Five Oaks Ag Research and Education CenterHumphrey, ARCharitable donation$20K
Foundation EarthWashington, DCCharitable donation$15K
Youth for Environmental SanityBerkeley, CACharitable donation$10K

By state: District of Columbia 2 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1 · Arkansas 1 · California 1

About this foundation

F Felix Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Amherst, Massachusetts, administered in care of Robert Mazer, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 F Felix Foundation 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 F Felix Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $120K across 6 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does F Felix Foundation give?

District of Columbia (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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