Pdb Foundation
Invitation OnlyCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 82-3779206 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.4M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$81.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Liberation | Torrance, CA | Education | $830,233 |
| University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, UK | Education | $455,754 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Research | $450,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Education | $355,200 |
| The Trussell Trust | Salibury, UK | Food insecurities | $254,117 |
| Cambridge Health Allicance Foundation | Malden, MA | Health care | $250,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts | Dorchester, MA | Family assistance programs | $250,000 |
| International Institution of New England | Boston, MA | Education and refugees support | $250,000 |
| West End House | Allston, MA | Education | $250,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Andover, NH | Education | $210,000 |
| Year Up | Boston, MA | Education | $200,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund | Boston, MA | Education | $159,388 |
| Boys and Girls Clus of New Hampshire | Concord, NH | Support for children | $100,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Food insecurities | $100,000 |
| Flare Education | Cambridge, MA | Educaton | $50,000 |
| Project Insulin Inc | Providence, RI | Health care | $50,000 |
| Task Force for Global Health | Decatur, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Entrepreneurial Scotland Foundation USA | Wilmington, DE | Education and leadership development | $50,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Lynn, MA | Youth arts support | $20,000 |
| Biomedical Science Careers Program | Braintree, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Carroll School | Lincoln, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Community Servings | Jamaica Plain, MA | Food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Life Science Cares | Cambridge, MA | Food insecurities | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | Manchester, NH | Food insecurities | $10,000 |
| The Second Step | Newtonville, MA | Domestic violence support | $10,000 |
| The Center Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Education and well being | $5,188 |
| The Cotting School | Lexington, MA | General support | $5,165 |
| Downtown Dog Rescue | Pasadena, CA | Animal rescue | $5,150 |
| Hopenet LA | Los Angeles, CA | Food and housing | $1,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,411,495 | 29 |
| 2023 | $5,035,436 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101975
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3779206
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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