Kates Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNorwell, Massachusetts · EIN 13-6161546 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$188K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
71% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aikido of Champlain Valley | Burlington, VT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Circle | Barre, VT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Studio Place Arts | Barre, VT | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Barre, VT | Charitable contribution | $8,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Als Association | Arlington, VA | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Anikaya | Somerville, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | Burlington, VT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Afsc | Concord, NH | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | Miami, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Our Bodies Ourselves Today | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Violence Policy Center | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Advocates for Youth | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Tougaloo College | Tougaloo, MS | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Roca | Chelsea, MA | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Action Against Hunger | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Friendship Home | Hingham, MA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Hispanic Federation Hurricanerelief | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Mississippi History | Jackson, MS | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Mississippi Votes | Jackson, MS | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| New England Innocence Project | Cambridge, MA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Friends of Boston's Homeless | Boston, MA | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| Civil Rights Movement Archive | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Keene Community Kitchen | Keene, NH | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Center for Teen Empowerment | Roxbury, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| March for Our Lives Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Midwest Academy | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| National Coalition Against Censorsh | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Community Loan Fund | Concord, NH | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Nova Ukraine | Stanford, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Raices | San Antonio, TX | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| The Park Theatre | Jaffrey, NH | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| More Than Words | Boston, MA | Charitable contributions | $1,000 |
| Boston University Dance-Reach | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Dark Sky International | Tucson, AZ | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Mariposa Museum | Peterborough, NH | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $187,500 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 30, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202401519349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6161546
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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