The Polyamory Foundation
The Polyamory Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $31K.
The Polyamory Foundation at a glance
In short: The Polyamory Foundation gave $31K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,376
- -25.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,229
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $34,566
- +53.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (44% 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 The Polyamory Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chosen Family Law Center ($10K). Together the top 6 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Polyamory Foundation gives
- Giving grew 167% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 676% 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 $12K (2022) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chosen Family Law Center New York, NY | To defray expenses to provide pro bono legal aid for low-income individuals and families. | $10,000 |
| Org for Polyamory and Ethical Nonmonogamy El Cerrito, CA | Expenses for literature handouts booth rental etc. for ethical-polyamory education at conferences and elsewhere. | $6,576 |
| SPPortland Inc Portland, OR | Partial expenses to put on a conference | $5,000 |
| Open Season Productions LLC Los Angeles, CA | Partial expenses for making short film | $5,000 |
| Alex Alberto Media LLC Stamford, NY | Expenses to complete a 20-minute film educating the public. | $3,800 |
| MN Poly Brooklyn Park, MN | For partial expenses to put on a conference. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,566 | $41,545 | $31,457 | $31,376 | 6 | $31,376 | $4,642 |
| 2024 | $22,478 | $47,294 | $41,934 | $41,870 | 9 | $41,870 | — |
| 2023 | $17,118 | $26,065 | $50,094 | $49,746 | 11 | $49,746 | $6,844 |
| 2022 | $36,147 | $3,240 | $11,858 | $11,771 | 6 | $11,771 | $2,106 |
| 2021 | $44,762 | $45,100 | $338 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Polyamory Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Polyamory Foundation is led by Alan MacRobert, President Clerk Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan MacRobert
President Clerk Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail A Hafer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne D Pacheco
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Haslam
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Murray Schechter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie White
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Erez Benari (2021) — 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 The Polyamory Foundation
How much does The Polyamory Foundation give each year?
The Polyamory Foundation gave $31K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 9 grants.
What is The Polyamory Foundation's typical grant size?
The Polyamory Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,229, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Polyamory Foundation give grants?
The Polyamory Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (37%) and Oregon (16%).
Does The Polyamory Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Polyamory Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Polyamory Foundation's largest grantees?
The Polyamory Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chosen Family Law Center ($10,000), Org for Polyamory and Ethical Nonmonogamy ($6,576) and SPPortland Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Polyamory Foundation?
The Polyamory Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Polyamory Foundation's EIN?
The Polyamory Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1658597. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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