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New England Biolabs Foundation

Ipswich, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042776213  ·  Private foundation

New England Biolabs Foundation is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $754K in annual giving against $9.5M in assets. This page documents the 887 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for New England Biolabs Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$754K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.5M
Total assets
887
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What New England Biolabs Foundation funds

New England Biolabs Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, foster youth, indigenous, low-income communities, rural communities.

black communitieschildrenfoster youthindigenouslow-income communitiesrural communitiesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for New England Biolabs Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Grant Schedules
SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULES
Ipswich, MA$577K2017
Creative Action Institute
CORE OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Ipswich, MA$234K2024
Creative Action Institute
CORE OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Ipswich, MA$205K2023
Creative Action Institute
GRANTEE CAPACITY BUILDING
Ipswich, MA$200K2022
Cultural Survival
SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS-LED GRANTMAKING
Cambridge, MA$100K2022
Cultural Survival
SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS-LED GRANTMAKING
Cambridge, MA$100K2023
Cultural Survival
SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS-LED GRANTMAKING
Cambridge, MA$100K2024
Creative Action Institute
CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
Ipswich, MA$60K2020
Creative Action Institute
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING
Ipswich, MA$50K2018
Global Greengrants Fund
THE AGROECOLOGY FUND
Boulder, CO$50K2022
Land Is Life
ADVANCING INDIGENOUS-LED GRANTMAKING TO PROMOTE AGROECOLOGY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND SUPPORT PEOPLES LIVING IN VOLUNTARY ISOLATION AND INIT
Brooklyn, NY$45K2023
Boston University
RESTORING EELGRASS IN THE GREAT MARSH, MASSACHUSETTS
Boston, MA$40K2023
New England Aquariumanderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life
SUPPORT THROUGH INDIGENOUS-LED & POOLED FUNDS
Boston, MA$40K2022
Land Is Life
INDIGENOUS-LED GRANTMAKING TO PROMOTE AGROECOLOGY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLES LIVING IN VOLUNTARY ISOLATION AND
Brooklyn, NY$40K2022
Creative Action Institute
CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
Ipswich, MA$35K2019

New England Biolabs Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$587K
2018$625K
2019$588K
2020$753K
2022$1.2M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from New England Biolabs Foundation

From New England Biolabs Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED TWICE A YEAR.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at nebf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about New England Biolabs Foundation

Does New England Biolabs Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — New England Biolabs Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does New England Biolabs Foundation fund?
New England Biolabs Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include See Attached Grant Schedules, Creative Action Institute, Creative Action Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does New England Biolabs Foundation give in grants?
New England Biolabs Foundation reported $754K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.2M over 887 grants.
Where is New England Biolabs Foundation located?
New England Biolabs Foundation is based in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042776213.
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About this profile. This page is built from New England Biolabs 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 New England Biolabs Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.