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Fresh Sound Foundation Inc

Cambridge, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 061428363  ·  Private foundation

Fresh Sound Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $936K in grants paid and $7.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 239 individual grants from this funder — $5.3M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$936K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.4M
Total assets
239
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Fresh Sound Foundation Inc funds

Fresh Sound Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Fresh Sound Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Union of Concerned Scientists
SCIENTIFIC
Cambridge, MA$80K2023
Rockefeller Family Fund
EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$75K2024
Rockefeller Family Fund
EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$75K2023
New Georgia Project
EDUCATIONAL
Atlanta, GA$75K2020
Rockefeller Family Fund
EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$75K2020
Ceres Inc
CHARITABLE
Boston, MA$75K2025
Union of Concerned Scientists
SCIENTIFIC
Cambridge, MA$75K2025
Rockefeller Family Fund
EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$75K2025
Rockefeller Family Fund
EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$75K2019
Union of Concerned Scientists
SCIENTIFIC
Cambridge, MA$65K2017
Union of Concerned Scientists
SCIENTIFIC
Cambridge, MA$65K2018
Ceres Inc
CHARITABLE
Boston, MA$60K2020
Alternate Roots Inc
EDUCATIONAL
Atlanta, GA$60K2020
Union of Concerned Scientists
SCIENTIFIC
Cambridge, MA$60K2020
Union of Concerned Scientists
SCIENTIFIC
Cambridge, MA$60K2019

Fresh Sound Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$555K
2018$550K
2019$632K
2020$886K
2023$685K
2024$910K
2025$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Fresh Sound Foundation Inc

Fresh Sound Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at freshsoundfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Fresh Sound Foundation Inc

Does Fresh Sound Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Fresh Sound Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Fresh Sound Foundation Inc fund?
Fresh Sound Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Union of Concerned Scientists, Rockefeller Family Fund, Rockefeller Family Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Fresh Sound Foundation Inc give in grants?
Fresh Sound Foundation Inc reported $936K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.3M over 239 grants.
Where is Fresh Sound Foundation Inc located?
Fresh Sound Foundation Inc is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061428363.
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About this profile. This page is built from Fresh Sound Foundation Inc'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 Fresh Sound Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.