The Metta Giving Foundation
EIN 825468114 Private FoundationAbout
As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2021, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $95,000. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $378,045 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2021. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XIV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $465K | $11K | N/A |
| 2020 | $94K | $378K | $23K | 22 |
| 2021 | $95K | $300K | $16K | 9 |
| 2022 | $100K | $157K | $186 | 18 |
| 2023 | $86K | $74K | $-3K | 15 |
| 2024 | $25K | $51K | $5K | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 73 grants on record
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (73 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acumen Fund Inc | New York, NY | $20,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Camfed U S a Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $13,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Foundation Rwanda Inc | New York, NY | $13,000 | Vocational training and Covid 19 relief Fund | 2021 |
| Legal Aid Society | New York, NY | $13,000 | Women's Pre-Trial Release Initiative | 2021 |
| River Center of New Castle Inc | New Castle, CO | $13,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| United Way of Jackson County Inc | Medford, OR | $13,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Legal Aid Society | New York, NY | $12,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | New York, NY | $10,100 | For operating costs of the AAEF | 2020 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | $10,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| International Relief Teams | San Diego, CA | $10,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Water Project Inc | Concord, NH | $10,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | $10,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| International Anti-Poaching Foundation Inc | Arlington, VA | $9,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Dharma Sangha Boulder Inc | Boulder, CO | $9,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Abby Kelley Foster House Inc | Worcester, MA | $9,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Foundation Rwanda Inc | New York, NY | $8,500 | Vocational Training and Covid 19 relief fund | 2020 |
| Boulder Zen Center Inc | Boulder, CO | $8,500 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Legal Aid Society | New York, NY | $8,000 | The Women's Pre-Trial Release Initiative | 2020 |
| Boulder Zen Center Inc | Boulder, CO | $8,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Boulder Zen Center Inc | Boulder, CO | $8,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Foundation Rwanda Inc | New York, NY | $8,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | $7,500 | Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund | 2022 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | $7,500 | Ukraine Response | 2022 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States Inc | New York, NY | $7,500 | Humanitarian Response Fund for Ukraine | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | $7,500 | Chefs for Ukraine | 2022 |
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