Private foundation · EIN 92-0310738 · Belmont, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Conatus 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: 3 grants paid, $18K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$18K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
ACLU Foundation of MassachusettsBoston, MAGeneral support$10K
Cambridge Community ChorusCambridge, MATo support the nonprofit in providing musical work for the greater boston area.$5,000
Berkshire Community Diaper ProjectWest Stockbridge, MATo support the nonprofit in providing essential supplies to parents who struggle to afford them.$2,500

About this foundation

Conatus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts, administered in care of Katherine Shea, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Conatus 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 Conatus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $18K across 3 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Conatus Foundation give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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