Private foundation · EIN 47-6636571 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

One-Four-Three 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $125K total, median $7,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$125K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Champlain Valley Office of Economic OpportunityBurlington, VT$15,000 restricted to the warmth program; $8,500 restricted to feeding champlain valley$24K
Howard CenterBurlington, VT$4,000 resticted to howard center's mental health urgent care; $15,000 unrestricted$19K
Mercy ConnectionsBurlington, VTUnrestricted$15K
Outright VermontBurlington, VTUnrestricted$12K
Committee on Temporary ShelterBurlington, VTUnrestricted$10K
Planned Parenthood of Northern New EnglandBurlington, VTRestricted to gender affirming care fund$10K
Janet S Munt Family RoomBurlington, VTUnrestricted$7,500
Turning Point Center of Chittenden CountyBurlington, VTUnrestricted$7,500
Community Health Services of Addison CountyMiddlebury, VTUnrestricted$5,000
Humane Society of Chittenden CountySouth Burlington, VTUnrestricted$5,000
Lake Champlain Committee IncBurlington, VTUnrestricted$4,000
One Good Deed FundBurlington, VTUnrestricted$3,500
Pride Center of Vermont IncBurlington, VTUnrestricted$1,500
Wood4good LtdJericho, VTUnrestricted$1,500

About this foundation

One-Four-Three Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Nancy B Gardiner, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 One-Four-Three Foundation 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 One-Four-Three Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 14 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does One-Four-Three Foundation give?

Vermont (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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