Friendship Fund Inc
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 13-6089220 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$175K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ANNA DOGGETT |
|---|---|
| Address | GMA FOUNDATIONS 2 LIBERTY SQUARE, STE 500, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6173913094 |
| ADOGGETT@GMAFOUNDATIONS.COM | |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NOT A SET FORM OF APPLICATION. HOWEVER, THE APPLICATION SHOULD CONTAIN A CONCISE STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANT IS SOUGHT. |
| Deadlines | THE DEADLINE IS APRIL 1ST FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST. |
| Restrictions | ALL GRANTS MUST BE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS REGISTERED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco-Cycle Inc | Boulder, CO | Program support | $15,700 |
| The 300 Committee Land Trust Inc | Falmouth, MA | Program support | $12,500 |
| American Prairie Foundation (Dba American Prairie Reserve) | Bozeman, MT | Program support | $6,000 |
| Metropolis Ensemble Inc | Queens, NY | Program support | $5,800 |
| Partnership for Smarter Growth | Richmond, VA | Program support | $5,666 |
| Peace Over Violence | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $5,200 |
| Association to Preserve Cape Cod Inc | Dennis, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Barenboim-Said Foundation USA | New York, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Flight Safety Foundation Inc | Alexandria, VA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Foundation of the State Arboretum of Virginia (Fosa) | Boyce, VA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Waquoit Congregational Church | East Falmouth, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Boating Center Inc | New Bedford, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Catawba Lands Conservancy | Charlotte, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Initiatives - Harmony Project Bay Area | Oakland, CA | Program support | $4,800 |
| Children's School of Science Inc | Woods Hole, MA | Program support | $4,566 |
| The Jonnycake Center Inc | Peace Dale, RI | Program support | $4,500 |
| Friends of Nobska Light Inc | Falmouth, MA | Program support | $4,125 |
| Berkeley Symphony Orchestra | Berkeley, CA | Program support | $4,000 |
| Community Music School of the Piedmont | Upperville, VA | Program support | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod | Yarmouthport, MA | Program support | $4,000 |
| Woods Hole Community Association Inc | Woods Hole, MA | Program support | $3,834 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | Program support | $3,750 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, MA | Program support | $3,750 |
| Berkeley Society for the Preservation of Traditional Music | Berkeley, CA | Program support | $3,500 |
| Warm Shelter | Westerly, RI | Program support | $3,500 |
| Woods Hole Public Library | Woods Hole, MA | Program support | $3,500 |
| Green Forests Work | Lexington, KY | Program support | $3,000 |
| Colorado Springs Choral Society | Colorado Springs, CO | Program support | $2,900 |
| Discover Cayuga Lake Inc | Ithaca, NY | Program support | $2,900 |
| Second Wind Foundation | White River Junction, VT | Program support | $2,900 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Salt Lake City, UT | Program support | $2,900 |
| The Thaddeus Stevens School Inc | East Burke, VT | Program support | $2,900 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County Inc | Wakefield, RI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wood River Health Services Inc | Hope Valley, RI | Program support | $2,250 |
| Scenic Virginia | Richmond, VA | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Chris Collins Foundation Inc | Wakefield, RI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors Rhode Island | Charlestown, RI | Program support | $1,250 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Burbage Theatre Company | Pawtucket, RI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Philippine American Guardian Association | Makati, RP | Program support | $1,000 |
| Virginia Capital Trail Foundation | Richmond, VA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Charles City, VA | Program support | $1,000 |
| James River Association | Richmond, VA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Falmouth Pond Coalition | Falmouth, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Congressional Chorus | Washington, DC | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174,691 | 46 |
| 2023 | $182,799 | 50 |
| 2022 | $179,029 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610779349100721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6089220
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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