The 1156 Foundation
Invitation OnlyConcord, Massachusetts · EIN 46-6731126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$586K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
11% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Project | New York City, NY | The bridge project works to reduce childhood poverty by providing unconditional cash support to new mothers, ensuring every baby has a fair… | $250,000 |
| Beacon Academy | Roslindale, MA | Beacon academy closes the opportunity gap for a group of greater bostons determined and inquisitive students. through education and… | $155,000 |
| Boston Public Library | Boston, MA | The boston public library fund supports innovation that empowers bostons communities, advances social and economic equity, and protects… | $25,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Chatham, MA | The non-profit chatham orpheum theater serves as a vibrant cinema, and cultural asset to the cape cod community by providing education,… | $25,000 |
| Cape Code Fishermen's Alliance | Chatham, MA | To maintain a sustainable, small-boat, local fishing fleet by providing economic support, opportunities to create better public policies,… | $20,000 |
| Stage Harbor Sailing School Inc | Brewster, MA | To encourage and promote the sport of sailing. | $15,917 |
| Boston Public Library | Boston, MA | The boston public library fund supports innovation that empowers bostons communities, advances social and economic equity, and protects… | $10,000 |
| Cape Code Fishermen's Alliance | Chatham, MA | To maintain a sustainable, small-boat, local fishing fleet by providing economic support, opportunities to create better public policies,… | $10,000 |
| The Park School | Brookline, MA | The park school is dedicated to academic excellence while nurturing each childs intellectual, physical, and moral growth in a supportive,… | $10,000 |
| United South End Settlements | Boston, MA | Uses builds a community that fosters childrens growth, inspires new possibilities, and provides the tools to create positive change. | $10,000 |
| United South End Settlements | Boston, MA | Uses builds a community that fosters childrens growth, inspires new possibilities, and provides the tools to create positive change. | $10,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Boston ballet believes in the transformative power of dance to connect people, reflect the human experience, and inspire positive change.… | $5,000 |
| Boston Foundation | Boston, MA | The boston foundation builds and sustains a thriving greater boston by advancing justice and opportunity through strategic grantmaking,… | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | The museum preserves outstanding art collections and serves diverse audiences by providing highquality exhibitions, programs, and… | $5,000 |
| Revels Inc | Cambridge, MA | Revels unites people of all ages and backgrounds through vibrant musical and theatrical celebrations of cultural and seasonal traditions… | $5,000 |
| Smith College | Northhampton, MA | Smith college educates women of promise for lives of distinction and purpose. a college of and for the world, smith links the power of the… | $5,000 |
| United South End Settlements | Boston, MA | Uses builds a community that fosters childrens growth, inspires new possibilities, and provides the tools to create positive change. | $5,000 |
| Upper Saco Valley Land Trust | Conway, NH | The organization works with local landowners to permanently protect natural land and waters that define its community and enrich the… | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | The pan-massachusetts challenge raises funds for lifesaving cancer care and research at danafarber cancer institute through the jimmy fund,… | $2,270 |
| Concord Carlisle Foundation | Concord, MA | To engage our community to help neighbors in need. | $1,000 |
| Georgetown Unviersity | Washington, DC | Georgetown university is a leading academic and research institution that prepares students to be global leaders through rigorous… | $1,000 |
| Proprietors of the Boston Athenaeum | Boston, MA | The boston atheneum seeks to engage lifelong learners by providing access to its library collections and spaces that inspire reflection,… | $1,000 |
| Save the Haborsave the Bay | Boston, MA | Save the harbor is committed to making boston harbor, the islands, our beaches, and our programs inclusive, equitable, diverse, and… | $1,000 |
| Vinfen | Cambridge, MA | Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing communitybased services for individuals with mental health conditions, developmental and… | $1,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | Wbur is bostons npr, delivering highquality journalism and engaging experiences across multiple platforms to inform, connect, and build… | $1,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Wgbh enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy… | $1,000 |
| Eldredge Public Library | Chatham, MA | To provide library services in the town of chatham massachusetts | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $585,687 | 27 |
| 2024 | $420,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $357,079 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349103486
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6731126
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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