Sincere Foundation Welcomes Program Manager

Julia Chase will lead day-to-day operations and nonprofit partnerships

Sincere Foundation (www.sincere.com) today announced that Julia Chase has joined the organization in the role of Program Manager. Since its inception in 2023, Sincere Foundation has awarded $735,000 in total grants to Massachusetts nonprofits that address the basic needs of a community – food security, housing stability, and safe spaces. Julia will lead day-to-day operations and nonprofit partnerships alongside Executive Director, Rebecca Reiner, as Sincere Foundation continues to increase its funding, reach, and impact across Massachusetts communities.

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Julia Chase, Program Manager, Sincere Foundation

“We are thrilled to welcome Julia Chase in this new role. Her passion for local nonprofits and dedication to the ‘greater good’ make her a seamless fit for our team,” said Rebecca Reiner, Executive Director, Sincere Foundation. “With Julia’s help we will continue our mission to fund organizations that disrupt systemic challenges in food security and housing stability, and increase access to safe spaces.”

Julia joins Sincere Foundation after a career in higher education publishing. Her continued passion for local volunteerism and nonprofits led her to pursue a fulltime role in philanthropic giving. She is a founding member, former President of the Board of Directors, and current member of the Marketing and Artisan Committees of the Ashland Farmers Market. She also currently sits on the Board for Metrowest Nonprofit Network, Ashland Education Foundation, and the Ashland Economic Development Council.

“I am excited to join Sincere Foundation and to work alongside Rebecca, the Board, and our Grant Review Committee to fund exceptional Massachusetts nonprofits,” said Julia Chase, Program Manager, Sincere Foundation. “Now more than ever, we need an all-hands approach, including corporate foundations, to bridge funding gaps and respond to the increasing need in our state.”

Sincere Foundation is made possible by the support of Sincere Corporation and its family of consumer internet brands: Punchbowl^®, Lovebird^®, Timehop^®, and Memento^®.

“At Sincere, we build technology that brings you closer and helps show you care to the people in your life who matter the most,” said Matt Douglas, Founder & CEO, Sincere Corporation. “Julia will help accelerate the vision of Sincere Foundation as we work towards a future where everyone has the opportunity to celebrate events, recognize milestones, and relive their favorite memories.”

Sincere Foundation considers grants from organizations that are a registered 501(c)3 within the USA, have a total operating budget of $25 million or less, provide services within Massachusetts, and align with the organization’s funding priorities. Grant proposals for up to $25,000 must be submitted by September 12, 2025 for review in December 2025.

About Sincere Foundation

Sincere Foundation supports organizations and programs that address basic needs in Massachusetts communities, and envisions a future where everyone has the opportunity to celebrate, recognize milestones, and honor memories. The Foundation is made possible by the support of Sincere Corporation and its family of brands: Punchbowl^®, Lovebird^®, Timehop^®, and Memento^®. Since its inception in 2023, Sincere Foundation has awarded $735,000 to 41 organizations. To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.sincere.com.

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