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Form 990-PFTax year 2021EIN 45-3838006

Nuance Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Burlington, MA. Its return for tax year 2021 lists 23 grants and $819,198 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2021 (period ending Dec 31, 2021), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

3 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2021

    $819,198

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,952,020

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $809,011

  • Tax year 2018

    $64,814

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $1,909,980

Grants paid in 2021

23 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $593,198 in all.

  2. The Cooper FoundationCamden, NJ

    To assist the medical field during the covid-19 pandemic

    $30,000
  3. Black Girls CodeOakland, CA

    To provide technology education for african-american girls

    $10,000
  4. University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA

    To support UMASS dept. Of accounting

    $10,000
  5. Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders AssociationChicago, IL

    To provide treatment of alzheimers and related diseases

    $10,000
  6. Bernard J Tyson Impact Fund (american Heart Association)Dallas, TX

    To assist is reducing healthcare disparities in low-income communities

    $10,000
  7. Chinese for Affirmative ActionSan Francisco, CA

    To assist the asian american and pacific islander community with social change

    $10,000
  8. Girls Who Code IncNew York, NY

    To provide computer skills and education to girls

    $10,000
  9. Hire Heroes USAAlpharetta, GA

    To assist the military community with employment opportunities

    $10,000
  10. National Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VA

    To support students with engineering and technology opportunities

    $10,000
  11. Organization for Autism ResearchArlington, VA

    To provide research for autism disorders

    $10,000
  12. Pat Tillman FoundationChicago, IL

    To provide academic scholarships to those in the military community

    $10,000
  13. Pflag IncWashington, DC

    To assist the LGBTQ+ community

    $10,000
  14. TechqueriaSan Francisco, CA

    To provide resources and support to latinx professionals

    $10,000
  15. The ALS Association Mass ChapterNorwood, MA

    To research treatments and a cure for ALS

    $10,000
  16. The Boston Bridges InitiativeBedford, MA

    To promote interactions between city and suburban families

    $10,000
  17. The Canadian Red CrossOttawa, Canada

    To assist the medical field during the covid-19 pandemic

    $10,000
  18. The Trevor Project IncW Hollywood, CA

    To provide suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ individuals

    $10,000
  19. Thurgood Marshall College FundWashington, DC

    To provide educational scholarships to students

    $10,000
  20. Wounder Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    To provide community support to veterans and their families

    $10,000
  21. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    To provide relief and support for those in crisis

    $5,000
  22. Notre Dame High School Cristo ReyLawrence, MA

    To support education and corporate work study program

    $5,000
  23. The Malala FundWashington, DC

    To provide educational opportunities for girls internationally

    $5,000
  24. Home for Little WanderersBoston, MA

    To support child and family programs and services

    $1,000

Approved for future payment

3 grants

Approved in 2021 and not yet paid.

  1. Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA

    Recipient will receive 1/3 of remaining assets. Exact amount to be determined on final dissolution

    $165,000
  2. Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, IL

    Recipient will receive 1/3 of remaining assets. Exact amount to be determined on final dissolution

    $115,000
  3. TechnovationMenlo Park, CA

    Recipient will receive 1/3 of remaining assets. Exact amount to be determined on final dissolution

    $115,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education5 grants $45,00042% of the total
  2. Civil rights2 grants $20,00019% of the total
  3. Human services2 grants $11,00010% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $10,0009% of the total
  5. Medical research1 grant $10,0009% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $10,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts5 grants $36,000
  2. California3 grants $30,000
  3. New Jersey1 grant $30,000
  4. District of Columbia3 grants $25,000
  5. Illinois2 grants $20,000
  6. New York2 grants $20,000
  7. Virginia2 grants $20,000
  8. Florida1 grant $10,000
  9. Georgia1 grant $10,000
  10. Texas1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mark BenjaminPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Wendy CassityCLERK & DIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Mark MarchTREASURER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Dan TempestaDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Beth ConwayDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Juli RochonDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0

The return

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