The Bigbird Fund
Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 454072533 · Private foundation
The Bigbird Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $175K in giving and $5K in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 149 individual grants from this funder — $4.2M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Bigbird Fund funds
The Bigbird Fund's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, health care, housing & homelessness.
Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, women girls.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Theatre Company Inc GENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $967K | 2022 |
| Huntington Theatre Company Inc GENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $625K | 2023 |
| Huntington Theatre Company Inc GENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $300K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Bigbird Fund
The Bigbird Fund'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 The Bigbird Fund
- Does The Bigbird Fund accept grant applications?
- The Bigbird Fund'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 The Bigbird Fund fund?
- The Bigbird Fund's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Huntington Theatre Company Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Bigbird Fund give in grants?
- The Bigbird Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $175K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 149 grants.
- Where is The Bigbird Fund located?
- The Bigbird Fund is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 454072533.
- How can I find foundations similar to The Bigbird Fund?
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