Damon and Sara Gadd Family Fundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 65-6172650 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$225K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Portland, OR | Furtherance of western rivers conservatory charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Furtherance of world central kitchen inc. charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Warner Parks | Nashville, TN | Furtherance of the warner parks charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | Furtherance of pbs foundations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Npr Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Furtherance of npr foundations charitable purpose | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $350,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349102356
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6172650
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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