Private foundation · EIN 85-4079895 · Portsmouth, New Hampshire · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Peter and Anna Kolchinsky 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: 12 grants paid, $3.0M total, median $75K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$3.0M
Median grant
$75K
Stays in NH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Representus Education FundFlorence, MASupport for campaign accelerator$1.0M
Nashoba Brooks SchoolConcord, MASupport for robotics program$750K
Familyaid BostonBoston, MAGeneral operating support$400K
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MAGeneral operating support$320K
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsBoston, MASupport for educational expenses of advocacy department$220K
The USC Schaeffer CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$100K
Icu Baby IncKey Biscayne, FLGeneral operating support$50K
Mayday Medicine IncManhattan, NYGeneral operating support$50K
WelcomenstMarlborough, MAGeneral operating support$50K
Wellspring House IncGloucester, MAGeneral operating support$25K
Sail Martha's Vineyard IncVineyard Haven, MAGeneral operating support$20K
Boston Youth Symphony OrchestrasBoston, MAGeneral operating support$15K

By state: Massachusetts 9 · California 1 · Florida 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Peter and Anna Kolchinsky Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Peter and Anna Kolchinsky 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 Peter and Anna Kolchinsky Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.0M across 12 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Peter and Anna Kolchinsky Foundation give?

Massachusetts (9 grants), California (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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