Private foundation · EIN 26-1578446 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Imago Dei Fund

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: 126 grants paid, $15M total, median $79K. 33% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
126
$15M
Median grant
$79K
Stays in MA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$61M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 126 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Other GrantsBoston, MAGeneral use$769K
World Relief CorporationBaltimore, MDGeneral use$500K
Polaris ProjectWashington, DCGeneral use$400K
Spark MicrograntsNew York, NYGeneral use$400K
PraxisNew York, NYGeneral use$333K
TearfundTeddington, UKGeneral use$333K
World VisionFederal Way, WAGeneral use$333K
Young LifeColorado Springs, COGeneral use$333K
Beyond BordersWashington, DCGeneral use$300K
Floresta USA Inc (plant With Purpose)San Diego, CAGeneral use$300K
Emergency FundBoston, MAGeneral use$291K
Emmanuel Gospel CenterBoston, MAGeneral use$285K
Lwala Commuinity AllianceNashville, TNGeneral use$267K
African RoadWest Linn, ORGeneral use$260K
TostanWashington, DCGeneral use$250K
One World Childrens FundLos Angeles, CAGeneral use$210K
Asian Task Force Against Domestic ViolenceBoston, MAGeneral use$200K
Contemplative FundBoston, MAGeneral use$200K
Deacons FundBoston, MAGeneral use$200K
Hagar's SistersActon, MAGeneral use$200K
International Generosity Foundation TrustClearwater, FLGeneral use$200K
Justice Resource InstituteNeedham, MAGeneral use$200K
Raising the VillageToronto, CAGeneral use$200K
Redeem InternationalVienna, VAGeneral use$200K
Strong MindsMaplewood, NJGeneral use$200K
The Nyaka AIDS Orphans ProjectEast Lansing, MIGeneral use$200K
Veritas ForumCambridge, MAGeneral use$200K
Village EnterpriseSan Carlos, CAGeneral use$200K
Willow InternationalOrange, CAGeneral use$200K
King Baudouin FoundationNew York, NYGeneral use$187K
A Call to MenRockville Centre, NYGeneral use$175K
Building TomorrowIndianapolis, INGeneral use$150K
Christians for Biblical EqualityMinneapolis, MNGeneral use$150K
Fonkoze LLCWashington, DCGeneral use$150K
Grassroot SoccerHanover, NHGeneral use$150K
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral use$150K
Africa HeartHighlands Ranch, COGeneral use$125K
AccesoBrooklyn, NYGeneral use$100K
African Visionary FundBoston, MAGeneral use$100K
Be the BridgeAtlanta, GAGeneral use$100K
Blood WaterNashville, TNGeneral use$100K
Boston Women's FundCambridge, MAGeneral use$100K
Chab DaiFolsom, CAGeneral use$100K
Compass Working Capital IncBoston, MAGeneral use$100K
Congregacion Leon de JudaBoston, MAGeneral use$100K
Development Associates InternationalWashington, DCGeneral use$100K
Found in TranslationDorchester Center, MAGeneral use$100K
Freedom's PromiseNashville, TNGeneral use$100K
Haitian Church of the NazareneMalden, MAGeneral use$100K
Life in AbundanceLouisville, KYGeneral use$100K
Mother's for Justice and EqualityBoston, MAGeneral use$100K
Pastoral Womens CouncilArusha, TZGeneral use$100K
Refushe (formerly Heshima Kenya)Chicago, ILGeneral use$100K
Sacode (african Visonary Fund)Jamaica Plain, MAGeneral use$100K
Share TrustNewton, MAGeneral use$100K
Street Business SchoolBoulder, COGeneral use$100K
The Boston FoundationBoston, MAGeneral use$100K
The Freedom StorySan Francisco, CAGeneral use$100K
The Gabriel Foundation (rays of Hope Ministries)Litits, PAGeneral use$100K
Village School InternationalTomball, TXGeneral use$100K

By state: Massachusetts 41 · California 14 · New York 9 · INTL 15 · District of Columbia 5 · Colorado 5

About this foundation

Imago Dei Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Berkshire Partners, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Imago Dei Fund 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 Imago Dei Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $15M across 126 grants, a median of $79K.

Where does Imago Dei Fund give?

Massachusetts (41 grants), California (14 grants), New York (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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