From the Source Foundation
From the Source Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $130K.
From the Source Foundation at a glance
In short: From the Source Foundation gave $89K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,250
- +89.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,156
- +89.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,048,282
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (62% 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 From the Source Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Qlab Accelerator Inc ($40K). Together the top 8 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How From the Source Foundation gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $89K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Qlab Accelerator Inc Boston, MA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| United States Ski Team Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Newtonville, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Primary Source Watertown, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank Manchester, NH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Learning Courage Portsmouth, NH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Charitable | $250 |
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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 | $1,048,282 | $132,578 | $97,644 | $89,250 | 8 | $93,544 | $129,767 | $56,540 |
| 2024 | $1,013,445 | $72,518 | $52,641 | $47,000 | 8 | $50,000 | $56,770 | $56,008 |
| 2023 | $993,656 | $-1,398 | $55,831 | $18,000 | 5 | $25,120 | $16,773 | $50,414 |
| 2022 | $1,051,590 | $1,344,993 | $78,576 | $46,000 | 7 | $75,641 | $993,383 | $36,674 |
| 2021 | $81,370 | $807,863 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,059 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, From the Source Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
From the Source Foundation is led by Matthew McKnight, President, Treasurer & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew McKnight
President, Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Whitney McKnight (2021–2024) — President, Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 From the Source Foundation
How much does From the Source Foundation give each year?
From the Source Foundation gave $89K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 8 grants.
What is From the Source Foundation's typical grant size?
From the Source Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,156, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does From the Source Foundation give grants?
From the Source Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (29%) and New Hampshire (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does From the Source Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on From the Source Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are From the Source Foundation's largest grantees?
From the Source Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Qlab Accelerator Inc ($40,000), United States Ski Team Foundation ($26,000) and Cradles to Crayons ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is From the Source Foundation?
From the Source Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is From the Source Foundation's EIN?
From the Source Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4025693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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