Inavale Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3409789 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $160,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
57% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,000,000 |
| Carleton College | Northfield, MN | General purpose | $1,200,000 |
| Cooperriis Healing Community | Asheville, NC | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Resist | Somerville, MA | General purpose | $160,000 |
| Grub St Inc | Boston, MA | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Worcester, MA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Old Cambridge Baptist Church | Cambridge, MA | General purpose | $9,600 |
| Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Carmel, IN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Kataluma Refugee Hospital | Boston, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | Washington, DC | General purpose | $450 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,971,050 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,456,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349105476
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3409789
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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