Private foundation · EIN 04-3584076 · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Arts, culture & humanities

Constellation Charitable 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: 4 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $6,250. 75% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$1.9M
Median grant
$6,250
Stays in MA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$40M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston Early Music FoundationCambridge, MADevelopment assistance for an arts center$1.9M
UCLA FoundationPasadena, CADevelopment assistance for an arts center$10K
Conservatory Lab FoundationBoston, MADevelopment assistance for a music school for underprivaledged students$2,500
Musicians Resource FundArlington, MADevelopment assistance for an arts center$2,500

By state: Massachusetts 3 · California 1

About this foundation

Constellation Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, administered in care of Constellation Center Inc, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Constellation Charitable 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 Constellation Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 4 grants, a median of $6,250.

Where does Constellation Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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