Grants paid in 2024
24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DC | Democracy & civic engagement - general operating support, safebuarding elections & legal accountability for 03/15/2024-03/15/2026 | $10M |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice IncNew York, NY | Democracy & civic engagement - advance projects focusing on state & federal courts and constitutions | $10M |
| States United Democracy Center IncWashington, DC | Democracy & civic engagement - general operating support, safebuarding elections & legal accountability for 03/15/2024-03/15/2026 | $5.0M |
| Campaign Legal CenterWashington, DC | Democracy & civic engagement - combating election sabotage | $3.3M |
| ParentcorpsNew York, NY | Early childhood development - general operating support, expansion of pre-k for all for 03/15/2024-08/14/2026 | $3.0M |
| Young People's Chorus of New York CityNew York, NY | Music education - general support, serving ages 8-18 in various choruses for 03/15/2024-09/15/2027 | $3.0M |
| Pro PublicaNew York, NY | Democracy & civic engagement - general operating support, five-year plan - investigative reporting for 03/15/2024-03/05/2029 | $2.5M |
| Sd Foundation Fbo Voting Rights LabWashington, DC | Democracy & civic engagement - general operating support, supporting general election officials in 2024 election for 03/13/2024-03/31/2025 | $2.5M |
| The Reading League IncSyracuse, NY | Early childhood development - general operating support, further the science of reading movement for 03/15/2024-03/15/2026 | $2.5M |
| Harmony ProgramNew York, NY | Music education - project support for development of a comprehensive youth orchestra system nyc for 03/25/2024-07/14/2026 | $2.0M |
| Tides Foundation Fbo Movement Voter FundNorthampton, MA | Democracy & civic engagement - movement voter fund: expanding democracy through civic engagement | $1.5M |
| American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC | Democracy & civic engagement - general operations | $825K |
| Fair Elections CenterWashington, DC | Democracy & civic engagement - campus vote project | $650K |
| New Venture Fund Fbo Media Democracy FundWashington, DC | Democracy & civic engagement - support media democracy fund's disinformation defense league | $600K |
| Edvestors IncBoston, MA | Music education - support music program of boston public schools arts expansion | $550K |
| Generation CitizenNew York, NY | Democracy & civic engagement - hands-on civics education | $500K |
| New England Conservatory of MusicBoston, MA | Music education - support nec preparatory division's early childhood education pilot project | $500K |
| Open SecretsWashington, DC | Democracy & civic engagement - support for "up for debate: issues, controversies & money" | $500K |
| Parentchild IncNew York, NY | Early childhood development - expansion of existing sites & new sites | $500K |
| Boston Debate LeagueBoston, MA | Democracy & civic engagement - support "advancing achievement & impact" | $325K |
| Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center IncBoston, MA | Democracy & civic engagement - support "delivering on equity collective" | $325K |
| Cambridge Public SchoolsCambridge, MA | Music education - music department initiatives - kodaly program & music academic year 2023-2024 | $304K |
| Keys MusicBridgeport, CT | Music education - general support providing free music education for voice & instruments k-12 in public schools | $300K |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundCincinnati, OH | Other philanthropic endeavors | $150K |
By state: New York 8 · District of Columbia 8 · Massachusetts 6 · Connecticut 1 · Ohio 1
About this foundation
Popplestone Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Sullivan & Worcester Llp, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Popplestone 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 Popplestone Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $51M across 24 grants, a median of $738K.
Where does Popplestone Foundation give?
New York (8 grants), District of Columbia (8 grants), Massachusetts (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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