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1156 Foundation

EIN 46-6731126 · MA · NTEE T20

Public & Societal Benefit funderPublic & Societal Benefit funders in MassachusettsAll Massachusetts foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in MA, NY, NH +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, 1156 Foundation based in MA paid 27 grants totaling $585.7K to 23 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $250K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included THE BRIDGE PROJECT, BEACON ACADEMY, and BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$839,714
Giving (latest yr)
$585,687
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
23
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Bridge Project$250,000
  • Beacon Academy$155,000
  • Boston Public Library$35,000
  • Cape Code Fishermen's Alliance$30,000
  • United South End Settlements$25,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$329,687 · 24 grants
  • New York$250,000 · 1 grant
  • New Hampshire$5,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (27)

The Bridge Project
New York City, NY
The Bridge Project Works to Reduce Childhood Poverty by Providing Unconditional Cash Support to New Mothers, Ensuring Every Baby Has a Fair Start IN Life
$250,000
Beacon Academy
Roslindale, MA
Beacon Academy Closes the Opportunity Gap for a Group of Greater Bostons Determined and Inquisitive Students. Through Education and Advocacy, Our Community Supports Students As They Develop and Embrace Their Identities and Build Lives of Agency and Impact.
$155,000
Chatham Orpheum Theater
Chatham, MA
The Non-profit Chatham Orpheum Theater Serves As a Vibrant Cinema, and Cultural Asset to the Cape Cod Community by Providing Education, Inspiration, and Entertainment Through Diverse, and Unique Programming.
$25,000
Boston Public Library
Boston, MA
The Boston Public Library Fund Supports Innovation That Empowers Bostons Communities, Advances Social and Economic Equity, and Protects Democratic Values. It Ensures the Preservation and Accessibility of the Librarys Spaces and Collections While Creating New Ways for People to Explore Ideas, Passions, and Their Shared Future.
$25,000
Cape Code Fishermen's Alliance
Chatham, MA
To Maintain a Sustainable, Small-boat, Local Fishing Fleet by Providing Economic Support, Opportunities to Create Better Public Policies, and Advocacy to Protect and Restore the Ocean Environment and Fishing Stocks.
$20,000
Stage Harbor Sailing School Inc
Brewster, MA
To Encourage and Promote the Sport of Sailing.
$15,917
The Park School
Brookline, MA
The Park School Is Dedicated to Academic Excellence While Nurturing Each Childs Intellectual, Physical, and Moral Growth IN a Supportive, Engaging Environment. Committed to Diversity and Community, the School Values Respect, Multiple Perspectives, and the Dignity of Every Student, Family Member, and Educator.
$10,000
Cape Code Fishermen's Alliance
Chatham, MA
To Maintain a Sustainable, Small-boat, Local Fishing Fleet by Providing Economic Support, Opportunities to Create Better Public Policies, and Advocacy to Protect and Restore the Ocean Environment and Fishing Stocks.
$10,000
United South End Settlements
Boston, MA
Uses Builds a Community That Fosters Childrens Growth, Inspires New Possibilities, and Provides the Tools to Create Positive Change.
$10,000
Boston Public Library
Boston, MA
The Boston Public Library Fund Supports Innovation That Empowers Bostons Communities, Advances Social and Economic Equity, and Protects Democratic Values. It Ensures the Preservation and Accessibility of the Librarys Spaces and Collections While Creating New Ways for People to Explore Ideas, Passions, and Their Shared Future.
$10,000
United South End Settlements
Boston, MA
Uses Builds a Community That Fosters Childrens Growth, Inspires New Possibilities, and Provides the Tools to Create Positive Change.
$10,000
Boston Foundation
Boston, MA
The Boston Foundation Builds and Sustains a Thriving Greater Boston by Advancing Justice and Opportunity Through Strategic Grantmaking, Impactdriven Partnerships, and Serving As a Civic Hub for Shared Ideas and Solutions.
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. 1156 Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

1156 Foundation is classified as a Public & Societal Benefit funder. Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, science, and public-policy. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, 1156 Foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $585.7K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $250K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include THE BRIDGE PROJECT, BEACON ACADEMY, BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, among 23 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

1156 Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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