Quick Summary
Name: William J & Lia G Poorvu Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $8,831,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $2,500,000 |
| Average Grant | $81,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Location: Cambridge, MA 02238 EIN: 04-2651199
(No public website, email, or phone available - invitation-only funder)
Geographic Focus
- Greater Boston, Massachusetts area
- National (primarily institutions with family connections, particularly Yale University and Harvard University)
Funding Priorities
- Higher Education: Major support to Harvard's Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Wellesley Centers for Women, Yale University's Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning
- Arts and Culture: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, WBUR Radio, Boston Baroque, Bard College's Longy School of Music, National Public Radio Foundation, Gilder Lehrman Institute
- Youth and Health: Organizations in the Boston area
- Other causes: NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts
What They Don't Fund
Not applicable - foundation only funds pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation only makes contributions to pre-selected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Organizations are selected at the discretion of the trustees (William J. Poorvu and Lia G. Poorvu).
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