Private foundation · EIN 81-7001052 · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Once Here 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: 14 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $138K. 86% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$2.8M
Median grant
$138K
Stays in MA
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$53M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable Gift FundCincinnati, OHGeneral Support$900K
Harvard Divinity SchoolCambridge, MAGeneral Support$225K
Shooting TouchBoston, MAGeneral Support$200K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAGeneral Support$200K
Mothers for Justice and Equality IncRoxbury, MAGeneral Support$150K
McLean HospitalBelmont, MAGeneral Support$150K
Friends of Matenwa IncCambridge, MAGeneral Support$150K
Concord Prison Outreach IncConcord, MAGeneral Support$125K
Louis D Brown Peace Institute CorporationDorchester, MAGeneral Support$125K
Camp JabberwockyVineyard Haven, MAGeneral Support$125K
Calling All CrowsArvada, COGeneral Support$125K
Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding ProgramLincoln, MAGeneral Support$100K
United South End SettlementsBoston, MAGeneral Support$100K
Curious Learning a Global Literacy Project IncAmesbury, MAGeneral Support$75K

By state: Massachusetts 12 · Ohio 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Once Here Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, administered in care of Karl Bandtel, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Once Here 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 Once Here Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 14 grants, a median of $138K.

Where does Once Here Foundation give?

Massachusetts (12 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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