Query on Inc
Historical FunderLexington, Massachusetts · EIN 26-2168448 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $3,357.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARK S THOMPSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 HAMPTON ROAD, LEXINGTON MA 024218038 |
| Phone | 7812747822 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Jofre | Fontana, CA | Public policy research grant | $159,276 |
| Denim Pictures LLC | Sherman Oaks, CA | Educational research podcast grant | $117,000 |
| Ithaca High School | Ithaca, NY | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Selina Tang | Roslindale, MA | Public policy research grant | $7,305 |
| Eamon O'cearuil | North Andover, MA | Public policy research grant | $3,357 |
| Social Security Works Educational Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,090 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $900 |
| Responsive Law | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $900 |
| Big Brother & Big Sister | Tampa, FL | Charitable contribution | $900 |
| National Audobon Society | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $400 |
| Charity Watch | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $200 |
| Vikram Kolli | Virginia Beach, VA | Public policy research grant | $108 |
| Bbb Wise Giving Alliance | Arlington, VA | Charitable contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321,536 | 16 |
| 2024 | $72,835 | 19 |
| 2023 | $16,807 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2168448
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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