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Popplestone Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 043528004  ·  Private foundation

Popplestone Foundation is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $18.0M in annual giving against $25.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 129 grants for Popplestone Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$18.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$25.6M
Assets (FY2020)
129
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Popplestone Foundation funds

Popplestone Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationHigher EducationK-12 EducationLgbtq Rights

Populations it has supported include children, lgbtq people, older adults, youth pop.

childrenlgbtq peopleolder adultsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New England Conservatory of Music
MUSIC EDUCATION - ENDOW NEC PREP SCHOLARSHIPS ($12,000,000), EARLY CHILHOOD EDUCATION PILOT ($500,000)
Boston, MA$12.5M2023
Community Music Works Project
MUSIC EDUCATION - RENOVATIONSS, NEW CONSTRUCTION, PROGRAM EXPANSIONS, & ENDOWMENT 0101/2024-06/30/2027 ($8,000,000), MULTI-YEAR FOR MUSIC HA
Providence, RI$10.5M2023
Voter Participation Center
DEMOCRACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - GENERAL OPERATIONS 09/01/2023-09/30/2025
Washington, DC$10.0M2023

How to apply for funding from Popplestone Foundation

Popplestone Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Popplestone Foundation

Does Popplestone Foundation accept grant applications?
Popplestone Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Popplestone Foundation fund?
Popplestone Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include New England Conservatory of Music, Community Music Works Project, Voter Participation Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Popplestone Foundation give in grants?
Popplestone Foundation reported $18.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $239.3M over 129 grants.
Where is Popplestone Foundation located?
Popplestone Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043528004.
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About this profile. This page is built from Popplestone Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Popplestone Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.