The Devonshire Foundation
Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 046004808 · Private foundation
The Devonshire Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.4M in grants paid and $37.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 273 individual grants from this funder — $17.9M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Devonshire Foundation funds
The Devonshire Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, low-income communities, women girls, youth 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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute THE LOUIS D. BROWN PEACE INSTITUTE'S THREE-YEAR GRANT SUPPORTS INCREASING BOARD CAPACITY AND STAFF SUSTAINABILITY, DEVELOPING AND MONETIZING | Dorchester, MA | $350K | 2020 |
| College Bound Dorchester COLLEGE BOUND DORCHESTER'S THREE-YEAR GRANT WILL SUPPORT CREATING AND SUSTAINING THE UNCORNERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WILL RE | Dorchester, MA | $300K | 2022 |
| College for Social Innovation SEMESTER IN THE CITY:SCALING TO SUSTAINABILITY | Boston, MA | $300K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from The Devonshire Foundation
The Devonshire 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. You can review the foundation directly at thedevonshirefoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Devonshire Foundation
- Does The Devonshire Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Devonshire 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 The Devonshire Foundation fund?
- The Devonshire Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Louis D Brown Peace Institute, College Bound Dorchester, College for Social Innovation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Devonshire Foundation give in grants?
- The Devonshire Foundation reported $3.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.9M over 273 grants.
- Where is The Devonshire Foundation located?
- The Devonshire Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046004808.
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