How to apply
Guidelines available by request 617-439-2458 or @filenefoundation.org Contact: Dana Karlsson, C/O Nutter McClennen Fish Llp 155, Boston, Ma, 6174392995 Deadlines: March 1 & september 1 Restrictions: Grants limited to new england 1)civic education 2)human developement 3)broadcasting 4)performing arts
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
47 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsVienna, VA | Building project; wolf trap opera, filene artist residence, wto career grants, institute for early learning through the arts, virginia expa… | $550K |
| Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY | Filene music program | $175K |
| Student Clinic for Immigrant JusticeBoston, MA | Expanding access to justice in boston | $40K |
| The Neighborhood Developers IncChelsea, MA | Connect one-on-one financial and employment coaching program | $40K |
| Jewish Vocational ServicesBoston, MA | Nurses aid and pharmacy technician training programs | $35K |
| Found in TranslationBoston, MA | Language access fellowship | $30K |
| Meryl's Safe Haven IncWorcester, MA | To support meryl's safe haven inc. | $30K |
| Bill of Rights InstituteArlington, VA | Professional development for boston area teachers | $25K |
| Friends of the Children-BostonBoston, MA | Professional mentoring for high-risk youth | $25K |
| Ria House IncFramingham, MA | Clinical therapy services for human trafficking survivors | $25K |
| Primary SourceWatertown, MA | Investigating history:foundation for civic life | $21K |
| Boston CASABoston, MA | Increasing boston casa's impact on traditional aged youth | $20K |
| Boston College High SchoolBoston, MA | Charitable contribution engaging diverse hs youth as volunteers in english and citizenship classes for adult immigrants | $20K |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk CountyBoston, MA | Support to end exploitation now | $20K |
| Discovering JusticeBoston, MA | Delivering impactful mock trial and mock appeal programs to students across greater boston | $20K |
| Elevated Thought IncLawrence, MA | I am art. i am change apprenticeship | $20K |
| EmpathBoston, MA | Abbot house | $20K |
| Generation Citizen IncNew York, NY | Boston action civics education | $20K |
| Playworks MassachusettsBoston, MA | Juinor coach leadership program serving vulnerable students at high need boston elementary schools | $20K |
| Project CitizenCalabasas, CA | Citizenship services and education for eastern massachusetts | $20K |
| The Connecticut Democracy CenterHartford, CT | To support the connecticut demorcracy center | $20K |
| Zumix IncEast Boston, MA | 94.9 fm zumix radio | $20K |
| Boston Day and Evening AcademyRoxbury, MA | To support boston day and evening academy | $15K |
| Boy's and Girls Club of DorchesterDorchester, MA | Support of music therapy program | $15K |
| Courageous SailingBoston, MA | Swim sail science program | $15K |
| Julie's Family Learning Program IncBoston, MA | To support julie's family learning program | $15K |
| League of Women Voters of MassachusettsBoston, MA | Citizen education fund | $15K |
| Making Music Matters IncWest Roxbury, MA | Making music matters ensemble | $15K |
| MusiconnectsRoslindale, MA | Education programs | $15K |
| Potencia IncMalden, MA | Volunteer civic leadership training | $15K |
| Read to a ChildWellesley, MA | Read aloud mentoring program | $15K |
| 826 Boston IncRoxbury, MA | Amplifying youth vocie through after school writing and tutoring | $12K |
| Bard CollegeAnnandaleonhudson, NY | Contribution for longy school of music at bard | $10K |
| Boston Lyric OperaBoston, MA | Create your own opera | $10K |
| CASA Myrna Vazquez IncBoston, MA | Shelter & supportive services for domestic violence survivors and their children | $10K |
| Emerge IncColumbia, MD | Support of responsible fatherhood program | $10K |
| Epiphany SchoolBoston, MA | Summer intensive | $10K |
| Family Services of the Merrimack ValleyLawrence, MA | Nurturing fathers program | $10K |
| GirlstartAustin, TX | Year-round stem education for underserved girls in greater boston | $10K |
| LA Vida IncLynn, MA | Expanding equity in higher education for lynn and chelsea, ma | $10K |
| Shelter Music BostonArlington, MA | Classical music concerts in boston area homeless shelters, recovery centers, and after school programs | $10K |
| Youth Development OrganizationLawrence, MA | Ydo performing arts programming | $10K |
| Mab Community ServicesBrookline, MA | Adult disability services music therapy program | $9,000 |
| AchieveWashington, DC | Community building events summer 2023 | $8,000 |
| All Newton Music SchoolWest Newton, MA | Charitable contribution to all new music shcool | $6,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Combined Jewish PhilantropiesBoston, MA | Annual gift | $5,000 |
By state: Massachusetts 37 · Virginia 2 · New York 3 · California 1 · Connecticut 1 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Nutter McClennen & Fish, tax-exempt since 1940. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Guidelines available by request 617-439-2458 or @filenefoundation.org Deadlines: March 1 & september 1.
How much does Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 47 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Inc give?
Massachusetts (37 grants), Virginia (2 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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