New Balance Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6470644 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$16.8M
Organizations funded85
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$287.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $140,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Boys and Girls Club | Allston, MA | General support | $2,450,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | General support | $1,750,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester | Boston, MA | General support | $1,550,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $1,250,000 |
| Beyond Sports Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,073,775 |
| American Red Cross | Fairfax, VA | General support | $1,025,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | New York, NY | General support | $600,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| Lawrence Boys and Girls Club | Lawrence, MA | General support | $390,000 |
| Two Ten Footwear Foundation | Waltham, MA | General support | $350,000 |
| Redington Fairview Hospital | Skowhegan, ME | General support | $323,436 |
| Esperanza Academy | Lawrence, MA | General support | $300,000 |
| Maine 4-H Founation | Orono, ME | General support | $250,000 |
| Playworks New England (Boston) | Boston, MA | General support | $200,000 |
| Summer Search Boston | Boston, MA | General support | $200,000 |
| Mainehealth | Portland, ME | General support | $199,520 |
| East Boston Neighborhood Health Center | E Boston, MA | General support | $175,000 |
| Tenacity Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $175,000 |
| 100 Mile Club | Norco, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| American Scores | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Groundworkd Lawrence | Lawrence, MA | General support | $140,000 |
| Intergrated Center for Group Medical | Lawrence, MA | General support | $125,000 |
| Squashbusters | Boston, MA | General support | $125,000 |
| Beyond Soccer | Lawrence, MA | General support | $115,000 |
| Community Rowing | Brighton, MA | General support | $110,000 |
| Franciscan Hospital for Children | Brighton, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | General support | $100,000 |
| Good Sports | Braintree, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Merrimack Valley YMCA Inc | Lawrence, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| NY Road Runners | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Playworks National | Oakland, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics Tn | Brentwood, TN | General support | $100,000 |
| Msad #54 | Skowhegan, ME | General support | $80,000 |
| America Scores Boston | Jamaica Plain, MA | General support | $75,000 |
| Playball Foundation | Concord, MA | General support | $75,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston - Oak Square | Brighton, MA | General support | $75,000 |
| Sportsmen's Tennis | Dorchester, MA | General support | $65,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | General support | $60,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | General support | $60,000 |
| About Fresh | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Bottom Line | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Elevated Thought | Lawrence, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Ma | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Gateway Region YMCA | St Louis, MO | General support | $50,000 |
| Job's for Maine's Graduates Inc | Augusta, ME | General support | $50,000 |
| Lazarus House | Lawrence, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | General support | $50,000 |
| Shooting Touch | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Soccer Without Borders | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Stlouis Area Food Bank | Bridgeton, MO | General support | $50,000 |
| Food Project | Lincoln, MA | General support | $45,000 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Rome, ME | General support | $43,000 |
| Boston Childrens Museum | Boston, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| The Maine Childrens Home | Waterville, ME | General support | $40,000 |
| Town of Norway | Norway, ME | General support | $40,000 |
| Special Olympics Massachusetts | Marlborough, MA | General support | $35,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Newtonville, MA | General support | $30,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 85 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,796,311 | 85 |
| 2023 | $11,847,336 | 88 |
| 2022 | $10,122,363 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620699349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6470644
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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