The Bigbird Fund
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 45-4072533 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$175K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4,626
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,250 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
35% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Theatre Company Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $34,000 |
| Phoenix Charter Academy | Chelsea, MA | General support | $28,060 |
| Newport Festivals Foundation | Newport, RI | General support | $15,000 |
| Womens Foundation of Boston | Boston, MA | General support | $13,400 |
| Aquidneck Land Trust | Middletown, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Massart - Massachusetts College of Art and Design Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | Newton, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Institute | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | General support | $8,400 |
| Norman Bird Sanctuary | Middletown, RI | General support | $5,000 |
| Soccer Unity Project | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Camphill School | Glenmoore, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | Boston, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | General support | $2,330 |
| Friends of the High Line | New York, NY | General support | $2,250 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Norton, MA | General support | $1,001 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Concord, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,941 | 20 |
| 2024 | $246,875 | 22 |
| 2023 | $766,650 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349101127
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4072533
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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