Private foundation · EIN 87-4025693 · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

From the Source 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: 8 grants paid, $89K total, median $5,000. 63% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$89K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Qlab Accelerator IncBoston, MACharitable$40K
United States Ski Team FoundationColorado Springs, COCharitable$26K
Cradles to CrayonsNewtonville, MACharitable$5,000
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MACharitable$5,000
Primary SourceWatertown, MACharitable$5,000
New Hampshire Food BankManchester, NHCharitable$5,000
Learning CouragePortsmouth, NHCharitable$3,000
Pan-Mass ChallengeNeedham, MACharitable$250

By state: Massachusetts 5 · Colorado 1 · New Hampshire 2

About this foundation

From the Source Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, administered in care of Care of Matthew F McKnight, 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 From the Source 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 From the Source Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $89K across 8 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does From the Source Foundation give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), Colorado (1 grants), New Hampshire (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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