How to apply
Via e-mail Contact: Infoaccessstrategiesorg, 678 Massachusetts Avenue 7th Fl, Cambridge, Ma, 6174940715, INFO@ACCESSSTRATEGIES.ORG Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Limited to massachusetts organizations
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western MaSpringfield, MA | Fbo building power in western ma fund | $110K |
| Third Sector New EnglandBoston, MA | Fbo ma voter table | $50K |
| ResistBoston, MA | Fbo stories inspiring movements general support | $35K |
| AriseSpringfield, MA | General support pilot project | $30K |
| Community Foundation of Western MaSpringfield, MA | Fbo racial equity & social justice | $30K |
| Mass Senior Action CouncilQuincy, MA | General support pilot project | $30K |
| Neighbor to NeighborWorcester, MA | General support pilot project | $30K |
| Pioneer Valley ProjectSpringfield, MA | General support pilot project | $30K |
| Right to the City AllianceBrooklyn, NY | Fbo springfield no one leaves general support pilot project | $30K |
| Worcester Interfaith IncWorcester, MA | General support leadership trainings | $25K |
| Massachusetts Voter EducationRoxbury, MA | General support | $20K |
| Massachusetts Voter EducationRoxbury, MA | Champions of democracy celebration | $2,500 |
| ResistBoston, MA | Grassroots organizing celebration | $2,500 |
| Haymarket People's FundBoston, MA | 50 year celebration of grassroots organizing | $1,000 |
| Chinese Progressive AssociationBoston, MA | Year of the dragon event sponsorship | $500 |
By state: Massachusetts 14 · New York 1
About this foundation
Access Strategies Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, administered in care of The Access Strategies Fund, 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.
Does Access Strategies Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Via e-mail Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Access Strategies Fund give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $427K across 15 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Access Strategies Fund give?
Massachusetts (14 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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