Private foundation · EIN 20-0509132 · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hagerty Family 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: 28 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $25K. 36% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$1.2M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Roundabout Theatre CompanyNew York, NYGeneral$360K
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MAGeneral$200K
Navy Seal Foundation IncVirginia Beach, VAGeneral$100K
Buckingham Browne and NicholsCambridge, MAGeneral$60K
The Folded Flag FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral$50K
Dayforce Cares USMinneapolis, MNGeneral$50K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport CountyNewport, RIGeneral$50K
University of Notre Dame du LacNotre Dame, INGeneral$50K
Catholic Schools FoundationBoston, MAGeneral$40K
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CTGeneral$30K
Bethany Land Institute USA LtdSouth Bend, INGeneral$25K
Hope Floats for Cancer ResearchCincinnati, OHGeneral$25K
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MAGeneral$25K
Hope Funds for Cancer ResearchNewport, RIGeneral$25K
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra IncBoston, MAGeneral$25K
Beaver Country Day SchoolChestnut Hill, MAGeneral$25K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport CountyNewport, RIGeneral$25K
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MAGeneral$15K
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MAGeneral$15K
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MAGeneral$10K
Service Academies GolfMc Lean, VAGeneral$10K
Redwood Library - Annual FundNewport, RIGeneral$5,000
Newport Preservation SocietyNewport, RIGeneral$5,000
Rhode Island Arts FoundationNewport, RIGeneral$5,000
The Steppingstone FoundationBoston, MAGeneral$5,000
29 Bellevue Foundation IncNewport, RIGeneral$1,500
Lost Tree Village Charitable FoundationNorth Palm Beach, FLGeneral$1,000
Swim Across AmericaCharlotte, NCGeneral$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 10 · New York 1 · Rhode Island 7 · Virginia 2 · Indiana 2 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Hagerty Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, administered in care of Thomas Hagerty, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Hagerty Family 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 Hagerty Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 28 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Hagerty Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (10 grants), New York (1 grants), Rhode Island (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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