Foundation for the Development of Human
Foundation for the Development of Human is a private foundation, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $147K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $6K.
Foundation for the Development of Human at a glance
In short: Foundation for the Development of Human gave $23K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,667
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $146,649
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for the Development of Human funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Linden Ponds Inc ($18K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for the Development of Human gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 238% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $32K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Ponds Inc Hingham, MA | The Resident Care Fund | $10,000 |
| Linden Ponds Inc Hingham, MA | The Linden Ponds Chorale | $8,000 |
| Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation Saint Paul, MN | Unrestricted Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,649 | $6,461 | $24,627 | $23,000 | 3 | $19,032 | $6,353 | $8,012 |
| 2024 | $164,815 | $8,778 | $26,345 | $23,000 | 3 | $21,258 | $8,691 | $8,851 |
| 2023 | $182,382 | $9,816 | $34,802 | $30,000 | 4 | $22,506 | $9,720 | $10,213 |
| 2022 | $207,367 | $124,308 | $31,275 | $30,000 | 3 | $19,145 | $2,178 | $6,893 |
| 2021 | $114,334 | $80,007 | $31,087 | $30,000 | 3 | $18,935 | — | $3,506 |
| 2020 | $65,413 | $80,056 | $35,035 | $32,000 | 5 | — | — | $953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for the Development of Human reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for the Development of Human is led by Andrew Bentinck-Smith, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Bentinck-Smith
President & Director
Treasurer, Clerk & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles A. Weyerhaeuser
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth W. Bentinck-Smith
Treasurer, Clerk & Director
Assistant Treasurer, Assistant Clerk & Director → Treasurer, Clerk & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Deichert
Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Clerk
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michele D. Bria (2021–2023) — Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Clerk
- Former: Joseph S. Micallef (2020) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Foundation for the Development of Human
How much does Foundation for the Development of Human give each year?
Foundation for the Development of Human gave $23K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 3 grants.
What is Foundation for the Development of Human's typical grant size?
Foundation for the Development of Human's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for the Development of Human give grants?
Foundation for the Development of Human gives mostly in Massachusetts: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hingham, MA (2 grants).
Does Foundation for the Development of Human give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Foundation for the Development of Human's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Foundation for the Development of Human?
Foundation for the Development of Human reported $147K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Foundation for the Development of Human's EIN?
Foundation for the Development of Human's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7368600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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