The 83 Foundation
The 83 Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $949,000, all listed as supporting charitable operations.
The 83 Foundation at a glance
In short: The 83 Foundation gave $949K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Massachusetts. 69% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $949,000
- +75.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -45.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,000
- +224.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,313,263
- -10.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The 83 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 234 Tower Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
Phone: (781) 257-5272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The 83 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Neads World Class Service Dogs ($470K). Together the top 10 received $940K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 45 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 21% to Colorado, 2% to New York, 1% to Virginia, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The 83 Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $153K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $66K repeat.
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 461% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $449K (2023) to $949K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $949K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neads World Class Service Dogs Princeton, MA | Charitable Operations | $470,000 |
| Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Denver, CO | Charitable Operations | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bosoton, MA | Charitable Operations | $120,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) Boston, MA | Charitable Operations | $100,000 |
| Blue Path Service Dogs Hopewell Junction, NY | Charitable Operations | $12,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc Somerville, MA | Charitable Operations | $10,000 |
| Glen Highland Border Collie Rescue Gloucester, VA | Charitable Operations | $10,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars New York, NY | Charitable Operations | $8,000 |
| Clear Path for Veterans New England Devens, MA | Charitable Operations | $5,000 |
| New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue (Neessr) Ashland, MA | Charitable Operations | $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 | $4,313,263 | $1,988 | $1,055,385 | $949,000 | 13 | $987,745 | $42,155 | $214,302 |
| 2024 | $4,835,330 | $1,514,962 | $598,490 | $539,750 | 24 | $547,279 | $1,461,450 | $214,597 |
| 2023 | $4,480,542 | $-20,310 | $558,318 | $448,500 | 8 | $456,108 | $71,557 | $211,146 |
| 2021 | $1,025,663 | $996,747 | — | — | — | — | $2,993 | $2,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 83 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $214K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including service-dog organizations, animal welfare organizations, a conservation organization, and organizations serving veterans.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Puppies Behind Bars says it trains incarcerated people to raise service dogs for wounded veterans and first responders, facility dogs for police departments, and explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. Freedom Service Dogs says it partners people with custom-trained assistance dogs. Clear Path for Veterans New England says it provides wellness and wellbeing services to veterans and family members. Seva Foundation says it partners worldwide on programs to preserve and restore sight.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $949,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $470,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $470,000 to NEADS World Class Service Dogs, $200,000 to Morris Animal Foundation, $120,000 to Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and $100,000 to Conservation Law Foundation. Other reported grants included $12,000 to Blue Path Service Dogs, $10,000 each to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Glen Highland Border Collie Rescue, $8,000 to Puppies Behind Bars, $5,000 each to Clear Path for Veterans New England, New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue, and Seva Foundation, and $3,000 to Freedom Service Dogs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Julie A. Wolf is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The 83 Foundation is led by Julie A. Wolf, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie A. Wolf
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The 83 Foundation
How much does The 83 Foundation give each year?
The 83 Foundation gave $949K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $540K across 24 grants.
What is The 83 Foundation's typical grant size?
The 83 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $73,000, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The 83 Foundation that year got $37K on average.
Where does The 83 Foundation give grants?
The 83 Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (21%).
Does The 83 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The 83 Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (13 grants).
Who are The 83 Foundation's largest grantees?
The 83 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Neads World Class Service Dogs ($470,000), Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) ($200,000) and Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The 83 Foundation?
The 83 Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $988K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $214K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The 83 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including service-dog organizations, animal welfare organizations, a conservation organization, and organizations serving veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 83 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The 83 Foundation's EIN?
The 83 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3961541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The 83 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The 83 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-83-foundation-morg_c3d3653552154eb0889328ff894a0d0a
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