The Access Strategies Fund
Historical FunderCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3464581 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | INFOACCESSSTRATEGIESORG |
|---|---|
| Address | 678 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE 7TH FL, CAMBRIDGE MA 02139 |
| Phone | 6174940715 |
| INFO@ACCESSSTRATEGIES.ORG | |
| Form and materials | VIA E-MAIL |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO MASSACHUSETTS ORGANIZATIONS |
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
6% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Ma | Springfield, MA | $110,000 | |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | $50,000 | |
| Resist | Boston, MA | $35,000 | |
| Arise | Springfield, MA | General support pilot project | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Ma | Springfield, MA | $30,000 | |
| Mass Senior Action Council | Quincy, MA | General support pilot project | $30,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Worcester, MA | General support pilot project | $30,000 |
| Pioneer Valley Project | Springfield, MA | General support pilot project | $30,000 |
| Right to the City Alliance | Brooklyn, NY | $30,000 | |
| Worcester Interfaith Inc | Worcester, MA | General support leadership trainings | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Voter Education | Roxbury, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Voter Education | Roxbury, MA | Champions of democracy celebration | $2,500 |
| Resist | Boston, MA | Grassroots organizing celebration | $2,500 |
| Haymarket People's Fund | Boston, MA | 50 year celebration of grassroots organizing | $1,000 |
| Chinese Progressive Association | Boston, MA | Year of the dragon event sponsorship | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $426,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $69,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543089349100529
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3464581
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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