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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042103594  ·  Private foundation

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology has awarded $47.5M across 417 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Technology Review Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$681.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.07B
Total assets
417
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Massachusetts Institute of Technology funds

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (jewish), higher education, housing & homelessness.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Jewish)Higher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Massachusetts Institute of Technology, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Technology Review Inc
Contribution
Cambridge, MA$5.6M2024
Technology Review Inc
CONTRIBUTION
Cambridge, MA$4.5M2020
Technology Review Inc
Contribution
Cambridge, MA$4.2M2023
Technology Review Inc
Contribution
Cambridge, MA$3.7M2022
Beta Nu House Corporation
IRDF Grant
Boston, MA$2.3M2023
Phi Beta Epsilon Corporation
IRDF Grant
Cambridge, MA$1.2M2018
Landmark Bio Pbllc
Contribution
Watertown, MA$1.0M2023
Landmark Bio Pbllc
Contribution
Watertown, MA$1.0M2022
MIT International Inc
Contribution
Cambridge, MA$973K2023
Beta Nu House Corporation
IRDF Grant
Boston, MA$951K2024
Parity Inc
Contribution
New York, NY$789K2022
MIT International Inc
Contribution
Cambridge, MA$749K2022
Phi Sigma Kappa Grand Chapter of Omicron
IRDF Grant
Boston, MA$656K2024
MIT International Inc
CONTRIBUTION
Cambridge, MA$600K2020
Impactassetsinc
Contribution
Bethesda, MD$516K2024

Massachusetts Institute of Technology giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$505K
2018$2.9M
2020$9.6M
2022$9.6M
2023$12.3M
2024$12.7M

How to apply for funding from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology'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 web.mit.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology accept grant applications?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology'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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology fund?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Technology Review Inc, Technology Review Inc, Technology Review Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Massachusetts Institute of Technology give in grants?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported $681.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $47.5M over 417 grants.
Where is Massachusetts Institute of Technology located?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042103594.
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About this profile. This page is built from Massachusetts Institute of Technology'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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.