Foley Hoag Foundation
The Foley Hoag Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports programs addressing inequity and advancing social justice, access to societal resources, and recognition of the dignity of all people in the firm’s U.S. cities.
Foley Hoag Foundation at a glance
In short: Foley Hoag Foundation gave $367K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Massachusetts. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $366,550
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,009
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $68,586
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (35 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foley Hoag Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It also states that unsolicited requests are permitted only for Boston-area applicants, and that all applicants should meet the Foundation’s guidelines. Applications are submitted electronically and must include the most recent Form 990 or a financial statement. The filing lists GMA Foundation as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1 for the spring deadline and October 1 for the fall deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1 for the spring deadline and October 1 for the fall deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Gma Foundation
Mailing address: 2 Liberty Sq Suite 500, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 426-7080
Email: chuertas@gmafoundations.com
Website: https://foleyhoag.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foley Hoag Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rebuilding Together Boston Inc ($17K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
318 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 318 grants of 318 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s mission refers to the firm’s U.S. cities. In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 22% to New York, 9% to Virginia, 8% to the District of Columbia, and 6% to Maryland. The Foundation’s Spring 2025 announcement said that round’s grantees were based in Boston, Denver, New York City, and Washington, D.C., and described its grants to Denver-based organizations as a first.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Foley Hoag Foundation open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 35 of 59 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $340K (2023) to $494K (2020). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuilding Together Boston Inc Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $17,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc Boston, MA | 2024 The Gratitude Project | $10,000 |
| Womanhood Project Inc Bronx, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Theatrezone Inc Chelsea, MA | Apollinaire Play Lab | $8,000 |
| Asian American Resource Workshop Inc Dorchester, MA | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Boston Affordable Housing Coalition Inc Jamaica Plain, MA | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Carroll Gardens Association Incorporated Brooklyn, NY | We Rise Nanny Training Program | $7,000 |
| Center for All Abilities Inc New York, NY | Creative Arts Therapy Residencies in Low-Income NYC Public Schools Other | $7,000 |
| D C Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative IN Washington, DC | Forward the A.R.T.S. Fund | $7,000 |
| E Inc Boston, MA | Kids Green Their Schools (KGTS) | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it made $366,550 in distributions from sources other than current income. It said those distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets and amounted to at least 25% of its beginning-of-year net assets. The Foundation also stated that it had no plans for dissolution.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,586 | $430,871 | $426,784 | $366,550 | 61 | $426,784 | $436 | $2,631 |
| 2023 | $64,499 | $432,929 | $386,557 | $339,750 | 54 | $386,557 | $233 | $1,415 |
| 2022 | $18,127 | $482,630 | $518,735 | $475,000 | 60 | $518,635 | $168 | $2,943 |
| 2021 | $54,232 | $555,774 | $531,696 | $484,500 | 74 | $531,680 | $26 | $25,930 |
| 2020 | $6,654 | $475,706 | $496,779 | $493,750 | 69 | — | $88 | $956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foley Hoag Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 mission is to support programs addressing inequity in its various forms, including work that reduces racial, ethnic, gender, and wealth disparities and promotes social justice, access to societal resources, and recognition of the inherent dignity of all people in the firm’s U.S. cities. It also seeks to raise awareness about these issues.
Its stated supported program areas include arts and cultural activities; youth education, development, and leadership; college and job readiness; criminal justice reform; and advocacy and civic engagement. Examples among its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own descriptions focus on affordable housing and neighborhood stability. Rebuilding Together Boston says it works to preserve affordable housing, stabilize neighborhoods, and support clients’ safety and independence. Boston Affordable Housing Coalition says it works to preserve affordable low-income housing in Boston and the surrounding area.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 61 grants totaling $366,550. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $17,000, with a median of $5,500. Its largest 2024 award was $17,000 to Rebuilding Together Boston for general operating support. Other notable awards included $10,000 to United Way of Massachusetts Bay for the Gratitude Project and $10,000 to Womanhood Project for program support. The Foundation also awarded $8,000 to Theatrezone for the Apollinaire Play Lab.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samita Ali-Khan, Mossik Hacobian, James Montgomery, Jeffrey Mullan, and Jeanne Pinado as trustees, and Madeleine Rodriguez as executive director.
Foley Hoag Foundation is led by Madeleine Rodriguez, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Madeleine Rodriguez
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Montgomery
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Pinado
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Mullan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mossik Hacobian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samita Ali-Khan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael B Keating (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Foley Hoag Foundation
How much does Foley Hoag Foundation give each year?
Foley Hoag Foundation gave $367K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $340K across 54 grants.
What is Foley Hoag Foundation's typical grant size?
Foley Hoag Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,009, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foley Hoag Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Foley Hoag Foundation give grants?
Foley Hoag Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (11 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Jamaica Plain, MA (5 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Foley Hoag Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Foley Hoag Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Foley Hoag Foundation's largest grantees?
Foley Hoag Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rebuilding Together Boston Inc ($17,000), FJC ($12,000 across 2 grants) and Resist Inc ($10,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foley Hoag Foundation?
Foley Hoag Foundation reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $427K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Foley Hoag Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to support programs addressing inequity in its various forms, including work that reduces racial, ethnic, gender, and wealth disparities and promotes social justice, access to societal resources, and recognition of the inherent dignity of all people in the firm’s U.S. cities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foley Hoag Foundation?
The filing states that the Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Foley Hoag Foundation's EIN?
Foley Hoag Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2716893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Foley Hoag 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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