Private foundation · EIN 11-2000581 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sociological Abstracts Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (Short concept applications-august 14; full proposals-november; grants disbursed ) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $278K total, median $25K. 18% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Grant recipients should wait one year before submitting a new request.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$278K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
18%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Short concept applications-august 14; fu
Assets
$5.7M

How to apply

Applicants should submit their concept application online via the foundation's website (page 5, part vii-a of form 990-pf). No e-mail or paper applications will be accepted. The foundation notifies applicants who have submitted concept applications if their preliminary request has been accepted by the trustees and a full proposal will be considered. General instructions and an application form will be sent out with the letter of notification. From time to time, the trustees review these guidelines and may make changes without notice. Contact: Prentice Zinn, C/O Gma Foundations 2 Liberty, Boston, Ma, 6173913091, PZINN@GMAFOUNDATIONS.COM Deadlines: Short concept applications-august 14; full proposals-november; grants disbursed in february. Restrictions: Grant recipients should wait one year before submitting a new request. Organizations whose concept applications or full proposals are denied may re-apply after one full year from the date of the notification of the denial. The foundation will not consider proposals that: 1) represent the work of a lone academic without an ongoing partnership with a community organization; 2) do not demonstrate the capacity or intent to carry out bona fide research, as indicated by either a past track record or a credentialed research partner; 3) are led by government/municipal agencies; 4) result only in repo…

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of South FloridaTampa, FLProgram support$45K
Northeastern University - OaklandOakland, CAProgram support$25K
Tennessee Health Care CampaignMurfreesboro, TNProgram support$25K
University of TennesseeKnoxville, TNProgram support$25K
Water Drop LALos Angeles, CAProgram support$25K
Worcester Polytechnic Institute-Puerto Rico Project CenterWorcester, MAProgram support$25K
University of MississippiUniversity, MSProgram support$25K
University of Washington Center for Human RightsSeattle, WAProgram support$23K
Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeNew Orleans, LAProgram support$20K
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MAProgram support$20K
Safety Valve Project IncSavannah, GAProgram support$20K

By state: Tennessee 2 · California 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Florida 1 · Mississippi 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Sociological Abstracts Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Gma Foundations, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Sociological Abstracts Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicants should submit their concept application online via the foundation's website (page 5, part vii-a of form 990-pf). No e-mail or paper applications will be accepted. Deadlines: Short concept applications-august 14; full proposals-november; grants disbursed in february..

How much does Sociological Abstracts Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $278K across 11 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Sociological Abstracts Inc give?

Tennessee (2 grants), California (2 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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