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The William & Lia G Poorvu

Cambridge, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042651199  ·  Private foundation

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, The William & Lia G Poorvu has awarded $36.2M across 431 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Yale University. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$8.4M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$120.3M
Assets (FY2020)
431
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The William & Lia G Poorvu funds

The William & Lia G Poorvu's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education.

Arts & CultureEducationHigher Education

Populations it has supported include women girls.

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Yale University
ENDOWMENT AND OPERATING SUPPORT
New Haven, CT$2.5M2022
Yale University
ENDOWMENT AND OPERATING SUPPORT
New Haven, CT$2.5M2024
Yale University
ENDOWMENT AND OPERATING SUPPORT
New Haven, CT$2.5M2023

How to apply for funding from The William & Lia G Poorvu

The William & Lia G Poorvu'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 William & Lia G Poorvu

Does The William & Lia G Poorvu accept grant applications?
The William & Lia G Poorvu'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 William & Lia G Poorvu fund?
The William & Lia G Poorvu's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Yale University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The William & Lia G Poorvu give in grants?
The William & Lia G Poorvu reported $8.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $36.2M over 431 grants.
Where is The William & Lia G Poorvu located?
The William & Lia G Poorvu is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042651199.
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About this profile. This page is built from The William & Lia G Poorvu'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 The William & Lia G Poorvu. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.