The Jonathan and Amy Poorvu Foundation
Historical FunderCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6756976 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $157,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JONATHAN H POORVU |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 380828, CAMBRIDGE MA 02238 |
| Phone | 6175761010 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION FORM IS NECESSARY. COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS, EXCEPT IT MUST BE A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. |
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Pillow | Becket, MA | Benevolent | $157,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Benevolent | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $63,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6756976
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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