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FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC

FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC

Cambridge, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
06-1428363
Private Foundation
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FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC

Cambridge, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
06-1428363
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

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FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In the filing year 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $1.1 million across 83 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2025
Grantees funded
83
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

41

Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Laurie Burt
Board Member
J
John F Burt
Board Member
S
S Jeffrey Burt
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC?
No. FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC give?
FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC, ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC, and NEW GEORGIA PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC?
FRESH SOUND FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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