Broad Reach Foundation
Broad Reach Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience, and human well-being.
Broad Reach Foundation at a glance
In short: Broad Reach Foundation gave $31.4M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1.7M), top state Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,450,000
- +271.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,747,222
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $875,000
- Total assets
- $263,494,120
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Broad Reach Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 230 Congress Street 12Th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (206) 484-8855
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Broad Reach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Community Foundation ($15.2M across 4 grants). Together the top 3 received $31.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 10 grants of 30 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported by recipient state as Maine, 48%; California, 41%; and Massachusetts, 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Broad Reach Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 298% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.5M (2023) to $31.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $31.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $7,600,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $6,500,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Boston, MA | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $2,500,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $2,200,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $2,000,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $2,000,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $1,700,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $1,700,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $950,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | To support nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience and human well-being. | $800,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,494,120 | $68,565,105 | $34,956,723 | $31,450,000 | 18 | $33,169,890 | $37,042,271 | $11,117,709 |
| 2023 | $221,229,219 | $26,724,984 | $11,211,475 | $8,470,000 | 6 | $9,805,575 | $13,415,330 | $9,542,319 |
| 2022 | $148,032,604 | $14,590,431 | $21,007,700 | $18,300,000 | 2 | $19,291,281 | $5,935,587 | $9,657,590 |
| 2021 | $154,449,873 | $51,427,992 | $24,733,249 | $22,600,000 | 2 | $23,135,708 | $45,564,103 | $10,204,403 |
| 2020 | $127,755,130 | $19,924,700 | $9,846,761 | $8,500,000 | 2 | — | $7,058,157 | $8,317,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Broad Reach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grant descriptions state that its support is for nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience, and human well-being.
Among its 2024 grantees, Maine Community Foundation describes its mission as bringing people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise, and strong investments. Tides Foundation describes itself as a social justice philanthropy organization that advances equity by partnering with funders and changemakers to shift resources and power to communities historically denied both.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $31,450,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100,000 to $7,600,000, with a median of $875,000. The largest reported grants included $7,600,000 and $6,500,000 to Maine Community Foundation; $2,500,000 to Fidelity Charitable; and multiple grants to Tides Foundation, including awards of $2,200,000, $2,000,000, and $1,700,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol Richards as president, Peter Richards as treasurer, Adam Richards as secretary, and Erin H Kahn as executive director.
Broad Reach Foundation is led by Erin H. Kahn, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin H. Kahn
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$76K (2023) → $312K (2024)
Carol Richards
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Richards
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Richards
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $312K, to Erin H Kahn (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Broad Reach Foundation
How much does Broad Reach Foundation give each year?
Broad Reach Foundation gave $31.4M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.5M across 6 grants.
What is Broad Reach Foundation's typical grant size?
Broad Reach Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $875,000, and its average grant was $1,747,222, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Broad Reach Foundation give grants?
Broad Reach Foundation's top state is Maine, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (41%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (11 grants), Ellsworth, ME (4 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Broad Reach Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Broad Reach Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Broad Reach Foundation's largest grantees?
Broad Reach Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maine Community Foundation ($15,150,000 across 4 grants), Tides Foundation ($13,000,000 across 11 grants) and Fidelity Charitable ($3,300,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Broad Reach Foundation?
Broad Reach Foundation reported $263.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Broad Reach Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grant descriptions state that its support is for nonprofit organizations working to promote healthy ecosystems, coexistence, community resilience, and human well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Broad Reach Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Broad Reach Foundation's EIN?
Broad Reach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4861421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Broad Reach Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Broad Reach Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/broad-reach-foundation-morg_165b71176030405d82ce42353e19a247
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