Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 11-2000581 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PRENTICE ZINN |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O GMA FOUNDATIONS 2 LIBERTY, SQUARE SUITE 500, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6173913091 |
| PZINN@GMAFOUNDATIONS.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR CONCEPT APPLICATION ONLINE VIA THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE (PAGE 5, PART VII-A OF FORM 990-PF). NO E-MAIL OR PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THE FOUNDATION NOTIFIES APPLICANTS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED CONCEPT APPLICATIONS IF THEIR PRELIMINARY REQUEST HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE TRUSTEES AND A FULL PROPOSAL WILL BE CONSIDERED. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND AN APPLICATION FORM WILL BE SENT OUT WITH THE LETTER OF NOTIFICATION. FROM TIME TO TIME, THE TRUSTEES REVIEW THESE GUIDELINES AND MAY MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE. |
| Deadlines | SHORT CONCEPT APPLICATIONS-AUGUST 14; FULL PROPOSALS-NOVEMBER; GRANTS DISBURSED IN FEBRUARY. |
| Restrictions | GRANT RECIPIENTS SHOULD WAIT ONE YEAR BEFORE SUBMITTING A NEW REQUEST. ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE CONCEPT APPLICATIONS OR FULL PROPOSALS ARE DENIED MAY RE-APPLY AFTER ONE FULL YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE NOTIFICATION OF THE DENIAL. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT CONSIDER PROPOSALS THAT: 1) REPRESENT THE WORK OF A LONE ACADEMIC WITHOUT AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION; 2) DO NOT DEMONSTRATE THE CAPACITY OR INTENT TO CARRY OUT BONA FIDE RESEARCH, AS INDICATED BY EITHER A PAST TRACK RECORD OR A CREDENTIALED RESEARCH PARTNER; 3) ARE LED BY GOVERNMENT/MUNICIPAL AGENCIES; 4) RESULT ONLY IN REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITES, GATHERINGS, FILMS, THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, CONCERTS, CONFERENCES, OR THE LIKE THAT ARE NOT PART OF A LARGER EXPLICIT SOCIAL CHANGE STRATEGY; 5) ONLY EVALUATE EXISTING PROGRAMS. PROGRAM EVALUATION IS NOT A PRIORITY; AND 6) REQUEST FUNDS FOR OPERATING SUPPORT OR CAPITAL GRANTS. |
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
81% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Program support | $44,500 |
| Northeastern University - Oakland | Oakland, CA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Health Care Campaign | Murfreesboro, TN | Program support | $25,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Program support | $24,960 |
| Water Drop LA | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $24,929 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute-Puerto Rico Project Center | Worcester, MA | Program support | $24,900 |
| University of Mississippi | University, MS | Program support | $24,875 |
| University of Washington Center for Human Rights | Seattle, WA | Program support | $23,438 |
| Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative | New Orleans, LA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Safety Valve Project Inc | Savannah, GA | Program support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $277,602 | 11 |
| 2023 | $185,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $183,921 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630609349100053
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-2000581
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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