In Vivo Productions Inc
In Vivo Productions Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts and community organizations in Massachusetts, California, and New York.
In Vivo Productions Inc at a glance
In short: In Vivo Productions Inc gave $6K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $564.727), mostly in Massachusetts. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,212
- +51.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $565
- +37.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $950,736
- -4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (75% 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 In Vivo Productions Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 15195, Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 797-4545
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who In Vivo Productions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woods Hole Film Festival ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (75%), California (17%), and New York (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is In Vivo Productions Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $567; repeat grants $564. How we count
Medians: $567 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of 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 $1K (2022) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Film Festival Wood Hole, MA | GIFT | $1,000 |
| Chuang Stage Inc Boston, MA | GIFT | $608 |
| Fresh Inc Theatre Boston, MA | GIFT | $579 |
| Given Circumstances LLC San Diego, CA | GIFT | $525 |
| Aarons Presents Andover, MA | GIFT | $500 |
| Company One Theater Boston, MA | GIFT | $500 |
| Express Yourself Beverly, MA | GIFT | $500 |
| La Jolla Playhouse Lajolla, CA | GIFT | $500 |
| The Boston Playwrights Theatre Boston, MA | GIFT | $500 |
| The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund New York, NY | GIFT | $500 |
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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 | $950,736 | $28,995 | $70,039 | $6,212 | 11 | $58,579 | $17,718 | $48,384 |
| 2023 | $991,780 | $6,566 | $74,613 | $4,100 | 10 | $63,507 | $13,177 | $46,522 |
| 2022 | $1,060,596 | $611,077 | $57,309 | $1,384 | 4 | $46,045 | $599,813 | $40,412 |
| 2021 | $506,834 | $28,271 | $41,712 | $5,258 | 12 | $41,712 | $23,271 | $50,574 |
| 2020 | $520,277 | $-13,207 | $44,638 | $4,025 | 9 | — | $22,673 | $43,291 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, In Vivo Productions Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span arts and community programming. For example, Woods Hole Film Festival says it promotes independent films, particularly work by first-time and New England filmmakers. Chuang Stage says it cultivates Asian American stories through multilingual theatre, new-work development, artist support, and expanded access to live performance. Express Yourself says it programs performances for children and individuals identified as having behavioral or mental issues. AARONS PRESENTS says it empowers youth to develop their talents, social awareness, leadership, and life skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $6,212 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median of $500.
Its largest listed grants included $1,000 to Woods Hole Film Festival; $608 to Chuang Stage; $579 to Fresh Inc Theatre; and $525 to Given Circumstances LLC. Other listed recipients included AARONS PRESENTS, Company One Theater, Express Yourself, La Jolla Playhouse, The Boston Playwrights Theatre, The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund, and The Umbrella Arts Center, each receiving $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hortense Gerardo as president and Dagmar von Schwerin as clerk.
In Vivo Productions Inc is led by Hortense Gerardo, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hortense Gerardo
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Dagmar Von Schwerin
Clerk
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Betty Milhender (2020) — Director
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 $24K, to Hortense Gerardo (President).
Frequently asked questions about In Vivo Productions Inc
How much does In Vivo Productions Inc give each year?
In Vivo Productions Inc gave $6K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 10 grants.
What is In Vivo Productions Inc's typical grant size?
In Vivo Productions Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $565, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from In Vivo Productions Inc that year got $567 on average.
Where does In Vivo Productions Inc give grants?
In Vivo Productions Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does In Vivo Productions Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on In Vivo Productions Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (11 grants).
Who are In Vivo Productions Inc's largest grantees?
In Vivo Productions Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Woods Hole Film Festival ($1,000), Chuang Stage Inc ($608) and Fresh Inc Theatre ($579), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is In Vivo Productions Inc?
In Vivo Productions Inc reported $951K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does In Vivo Productions Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span arts and community programming. For example, Woods Hole Film Festival says it promotes independent films, particularly work by first-time and New England filmmakers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from In Vivo Productions Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is In Vivo Productions Inc's EIN?
In Vivo Productions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0809114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does In Vivo Productions Inc 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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