The 72 Fund
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 85-4148852 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$54.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $800,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Montessori School | Boston, MA | Purchase of new school building | $1,500,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Donovan-Chien family professorship | $800,000 |
| Unicef USA | Washington, DC | Unicef heart strings grant | $250,000 |
| Unicef USA | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | Lawrence, MA | Ready to rise comprehensive campaign - esperanza grant | $100,000 |
| Kingsley Montessori School | Boston, MA | Strategic consulting for campaign | $24,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,924,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $2,849,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532619349100003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4148852
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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