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Etta Creative Foundation

EIN 87-6830078 · MA · NTEE T23

Invitation only Typical grant ~$22.4K Funds in MA, MT, CA +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Etta Creative Foundation based in MA paid 4 grants totaling $154.7K to 4 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $100K, with a median of $22.4K. Its largest recipients included KESTREL LAND TRUST, AMY MARTIN, and DANA KAUFMAN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$399,461
Giving (latest yr)
$154,730
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$22.4K
Recipients
4
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Kestrel Land Trust$100,000
  • Amy Martin$24,930
  • Dana Kaufman$19,800
  • Katie Hohmann$10,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$100,000 · 1 grant
  • Montana$24,930 · 1 grant
  • California$19,800 · 1 grant
  • Wisconsin$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (4)

Kestrel Land Trust
Amherst, MA
These Funds Are Restricted and Must Be Expended for Charitable, Scientific, Literary, OR Educational Purposes As Defined Under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3), and More Specifically to Support Land Preservation, Especially But Not Limited to Mount Toby IN Sunderland, MA.
$100,000
Amy Martin
Missoula, MT
These Funds Are Restricted and Must Be Expended for Charitable, Scientific, Literary, OR Educational Purposes As Defined Under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3), and More Specifically to Provide Support for Writing of Book Progress and Intelligence, and for Construction of New Recording Studio and Creation of New Website.
$24,930
Dana Kaufman
Riverside, CA
These Funds Are Restricted and Must Be Expended for Charitable, Scientific, Literary, OR Educational Purposes As Defined Under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3), and More Specficially to Support Administrative and Creative Work As Opera Composer, Specifically for Completion and Performance of the Opera "Sally Ride", and Also for Expenses Related to Teaching Music Composition IN a Prison.
$19,800
Katie Hohmann
Sister Bay, WI
These Funds Are Restricted and Must Be Expended for Charitable, Scientific, Literary, OR Educational Purposes As Defined Under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3), and More Specifically to Provide Support for Painting Projects Related to How We Use Imagination As Adults, How Values Are Shaped Within Groups, and How People Gather Near Bodies of Water, With the Goal of a Galler Exhibition.
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

In its most recent filing, Etta Creative Foundation reported 4 itemized grants totaling $154.7K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $100K (median $22.4K).

Recent recipients include KESTREL LAND TRUST, AMY MARTIN, DANA KAUFMAN, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Etta Creative Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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