Private foundation · EIN 83-1181123 · Mansfield, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

D Squared Foundation Inc

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: 26 grants paid, $870K total, median $6,604. 15% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$870K
Median grant
$6,604
Stays in MA
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bps FoundationLas Vegas, NVCharitable Donation$250K
Bps FoundationLas Vegas, NVCharitable Donation$250K
Green OceansTiverton, RICharitable Donation$50K
Community Roots Charter SchoolBrooklyn, NYCharitable Donation$50K
Notre Dame High SchoolWest Haven, CTCharitable Donation$48K
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MACharitable Donation$40K
Newtowne School IncorporatedCambridge, MACharitable Donation$30K
Tabernacle Learning Center IncWest Palm Beach, FLCharitable Donation$29K
Notre Dame High SchoolWest Haven, CTCharitable Donation$25K
Child & Family Services of Newport CountyMiddletown, RICharitable Donation$13K
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MACharitable Donation$10K
Child & Family Services of Newport CountyMiddletown, RICharitable Donation$10K
Child & Family Services of Newport CountyMiddletown, RICharitable Donation$6,644
Iyrs School of Technology and TradesNewport, RICharitable Donation$6,565
Child & Family Services of Newport CountyMiddletown, RICharitable Donation$5,607
Rhode Island Coalition to End HomelessnessProvidence, RICharitable Donation$5,250
The Trevor Project IncWest Hollywood, CACharitable Donation$5,000
Southeastern Guide DogsPalmetto, FLCharitable Donation$5,000
United Way of Greater Waterbury IncWaterbury, CTCharitable Donation$5,000
Trace Media Inc Dba the TraceBrooklyn, NYCharitable Donation$5,000
National Resources Defense Council IncNew York, NYCharitable Donation$5,000
Northeast Ohio Adoption ServicesWarren, OHCharitable Donation$5,000
The Andrew McDonough B FoundationWilmington, DECharitable Donation$5,000
Aquidneck Land TrustMiddletown, RICharitable Donation$2,500
Child & Family Services of Newport CountyMiddletown, RICharitable Donation$1,700
Bunker Hill Community College Foundation IncBoston, MACharitable Donation$1,542

By state: Nevada 2 · Rhode Island 9 · Massachusetts 4 · Connecticut 3 · New York 3 · Florida 2

About this foundation

D Squared Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Mansfield, Massachusetts, administered in care of Brian Frenette, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 D Squared Foundation Inc 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 D Squared Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $870K across 26 grants, a median of $6,604.

Where does D Squared Foundation Inc give?

Nevada (2 grants), Rhode Island (9 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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