The Episode Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 20-0922618 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$127K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Contemporary Art Boston | Boston, MA | Charitable gift | $62,000 |
| Boston Art Review | Boston, MA | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Boston Public Art Triennial | Boston, MA | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Massart Art Museum | Boston, MA | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Grubstreet | Boston, MA | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Georgtown University | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts University | Boston, MA | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| The Associates of the Boston Public Library | Boston, MA | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $186,237 | 14 |
| 2022 | $145,500 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542619349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0922618
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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