Private foundation · EIN 14-1640994 · Lexington, Massachusetts · Human services

T Backer Fund Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 48 grants paid, $395K total, median $5,000. 19% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
48
$395K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
19%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral support$65K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCGeneral support$30K
Time and Space Limited Theatre Co IncHudson, NYGeneral support$24K
Academy of CharlemontCharlemont, MAGeneral support$20K
You Can VoteDurham, NCGeneral support$20K
Columbia Memorial Health FoundationHudson, NYGeneral support$15K
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MAGeneral support$12K
Wbur Public RadioBoston, MAGeneral support$11K
Arlington EatsArlington, MAGeneral support$11K
Columbia - Greene Community Foundation IncHudson, NYGeneral support$10K
Columbia County Habitat for HumanityHudson, NYGeneral support$10K
Cradnell Theatre IncChatham, NYGeneral support$10K
Food Link IncArlington, MAGeneral support$10K
Morris Memorial AssociationChatham, NYGeneral support$10K
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CAMovement voter fund$10K
Twin County Recovery ServicesHudson, NYGeneral support$10K
Wounded Warriors ProjectTopeka, KSGeneral support$10K
Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MAGeneral support$7,000
Nepm Public RadioSpringfield, MAGeneral support$6,500
Tech Valley Center of Gravity IncTroy, NYGeneral support$6,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation IncSheffield, MAGeneral support$5,000
Chatham Area Recreation ProjectChatham, NYGeneral support$5,000
Close Encounters With Music IncGreat Barrington, MAGeneral support$5,000
Columbia Friends of the Electric TrailValatie, NYMaintain albany-hudson electric trail$5,000
Concerts in the VillageKinderhook, NYGeneral support$5,000
Hantz FoundationSouthfield, MIGeneral support$5,000
Hudson Festival OrchestraHudson, NYGeneral support$5,000
Itaca Community RadiowrfiIthaca, NYGeneral support$5,000
Southern Oregon University FoundationAshland, ORGeneral support$5,000
WamcAlbany, NYGeneral support$5,000
Wbgo Public RadioNewark, NJGeneral support$5,000
Tri-Village Fire Company IncOld Chatham, NYGeneral support$3,600
Columbia County Recovery Kitchen IncHudson, NYGeneral support$3,000
Columbia Greene Humane Society IncHudson, NYGeneral support$3,000
Chatham Area Silent Food PantryChatham, NYGeneral support$2,500
Columbia County Youth Theatre IncChatham, NYGeneral support$2,500
Ghent Food PantryGhent, NYGeneral support$2,500
Hudson Taconis LandsAverill Park, NYGeneral support$2,500
Guilderland Public LibraryGuidlerland, NYGeneral support$2,000
Spencertown Academy SocietySpencertown, NYGeneral support$2,000
Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood IncAlbany, NYGeneral support$2,000
Balanced Innovative Teachinglittle Brook FarmOld Chatham, NYGeneral support$1,500
Nassau Free LibraryNassau, NYLibrary$1,500
Art Omi IncNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000
Chatham Rescue Squad IncGhent, NYGeneral support$1,000
Friends of Chatham Public Library IncChatham, NYGeneral support$1,000
Friends of Pine Bush CommunityGuidlerland, NYGeneral support$1,000
Hoags Corner Volunteer Fire Company IncEast Nassau, NYFire department e nassau$1,000

By state: New York 31 · District of Columbia 2 · Massachusetts 9 · North Carolina 1 · California 1 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

T Backer Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Massachusetts, administered in care of Daniel Grunberg, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 T Backer Fund Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 T Backer Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $395K across 48 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does T Backer Fund Inc give?

New York (31 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Massachusetts (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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