From The Source Foundation

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Private Foundation
NEWTON, MassachusettsMicroEIN: 874025693
Food BanksFood Insecurity NonprofitsCommunity Service ClubsHuman Services

This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving. Its mission centers on addressing food insecurity and supporting community service initiatives, as evidenced by its consistent funding of food banks and related nonprofits. The foundation primarily serves organizations that provide essential services to vulnerable populations, including food assistance and educational support. It has a notable focus on human services, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the well-being of communities. The foundation's grantmaking activities span various states, with a significant emphasis on supporting organizations in the New England region.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A small-to-medium charitable organization working in food assistance or community human services with regional ties or a connection to current grantees or the foundation's leadership.

Good Fit

  • Mission aligns with food banks, food insecurity, or community human services.
  • Has an existing relationship or referral into the foundation's network or directors.
  • Seeks modest general operating or program support in the $3k–$10k range.
  • Is located in or connected to the foundation's observed states (MA, VA, NH, DC) or has a regional presence.

Geography

Broad

Grants were paid to organizations in at least four states across multiple years (examples include MA, VA, NH, and DC), showing a multi-state footprint rather than strictly local giving.

Recipient Variety

Moderate

The latest year shows eight distinct independent recipients and a mix of food banks, scholarship and community organizations, with five returning grantees across the three-year record; this indicates a moderate spread of independent beneficiaries for a micro private foundation.

New Applicants

Moderate

There is evidence of turnover—three new recipients in the latest year and repeat grantees over time—but the foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected applicants and provides no public submission route, so new entrants are possible but likely need relationship-based entry.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026