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Ann Theodore Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 814558318  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Ann Theodore Foundation has awarded $33.1M across 136 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Boston Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$93.3M
Total assets
136
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ann Theodore Foundation funds

Ann Theodore Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitiesmen boysolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ann Theodore Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Boston Foundation
TO FUND FUTURE DONATIONS
Boston, MA$3.5M2019
Ann Theodore Foundation Donor Advised Fund
TO FUND FUTURE DONATIONS
Boston, MA$1.5M2020
Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship Fund
TO HELP FURTHER EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND ADULTS.
Boston, MA$1.4M2024
Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship Fund
TO HELP FURTHER EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND ADULTS.
Boston, MA$1.4M2023
The Cleveland Clinic
TO FURTHER CRITICAL MEDICAL RESEARCH
Cleveland, OH$1.0M2024
Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship Fund
TO HELP FURTHER EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND ADULTS.
Boston, MA$1.0M2022
Roosevelt Union Free School District
TO HELP FURTHER EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN K THRU 12 GRADES.
Roosevelt, NY$703K2022
The Milken Institute
TO HELP SUPPORT HELPING PEOPLE PURSUE EDUCATION AND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.
Washington, DC$655K2024
Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship Fund
TO HELP FURTHER EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND ADULTS.
Boston, MA$610K2020
National Jewish Health
TO SUPPORT THE TREATMENT AND RESEARCH OF RESPIRATORY, CARDIOVASCULAR, RHEUMATOLOGIC, AUTOIMMUNE, INFLAMOOATORY AND IMMUNOLOGIC DISEASES.
Denver, CO$542K2023
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE INITATIVES TO HELP FURTHER CRITCIAL MEDICAL RESEARCH
$488K2024
Roosevelt Union Free School District
TO HELP FURTHER EDUCATION FOR CHILDEN IN K THRU 12 GRADES.
Roosevelt, NY$421K2020
The Milken Institute
TO HELP SUPPORT HELPING PEOPLE PURSUE EDUCATION AND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.
Washington, DC$393K2023
Artists for Humanity
TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED TEENS THE KEYS TO SELF-SUFFICENCY THROUGH PAID EMPLOYMENT IN ART AND DESIGN.
Boston, MA$332K2020
Year Up
TO HELP SUPPORT EDUCATION AND JUSTICE FOR ALL YOUNG ADULTS.
Boston, MA$300K2020

Ann Theodore Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$4.5M
2020$4.9M
2022$6.3M
2023$8.2M
2024$9.2M

How to apply for funding from Ann Theodore Foundation

From Ann Theodore Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Timeline Scholarship applications availalble FEBRUARY Scholarship applications due MAY 4 by 5:00 pm”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Ann Theodore Foundation

Does Ann Theodore Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Ann Theodore Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Ann Theodore Foundation fund?
Ann Theodore Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include The Boston Foundation, Ann Theodore Foundation Donor Advised Fund, Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ann Theodore Foundation give in grants?
Ann Theodore Foundation reported $4.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $33.1M over 136 grants.
Where is Ann Theodore Foundation located?
Ann Theodore Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 814558318.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ann Theodore Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ann Theodore Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.