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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 04-3340006

The Josetta Fund

A private foundation in Boston, MA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 86 grants and $6.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $6,098,926

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $24,609,116

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,141,818

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $27,441,267

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,892,325

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $28,776,049

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,802,639

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $31,748,853

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,658,783

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $35,015,807

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,069,530

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $36,471,932

  • Tax year 2019

    $4,069,909

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $38,181,702

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,219,903

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $39,731,226

Grants paid in 2025

86 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. NbranGreensburg, PA

    Animal care, rescue & adoption

    $390,000
  2. Good Shepherd Food Bank of MaineAuburn, ME

    Food bank

    $350,000
  3. Samaritan's PurseCharlotte, NC

    Religious and spiritual

    $300,000
  4. Blue Pearl VeterinaryWaltham, MA

    Animal hospital

    $243,099
  5. Miracle German Shepherd RescueSearsmount, ME

    Dog rescue / foster / adoption

    $240,000
  6. Overseed IncSouth Easton, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $200,000
  7. Jezreel InternationalAlbany, NY

    Humanitarian aid

    $190,000
  8. Research Foundation for Mental Health Hygiene IncMenands, NY

    Mental health

    $180,000
  9. Jefferson County Bailer LibraryMonticello, FL

    Educational

    $170,300
  10. Roxie's Place Animal SanctuaryPoint, TX

    Animal rescue

    $160,000
  11. Wings of RescueSan Diego, CA

    Animal rescue

    $160,000
  12. Alpha PregnancyAlbany, NY

    Pregnancy care and counseling

    $155,706
  13. Tomten Farm Sanctuary of New HampshireHaverhill, NH

    Animal rescue

    $130,000
  14. Truth for LifeSolon, OH

    Religious and spiritual

    $110,000
  15. Equine AdvocatesValatie, NY

    Rehabilitating rescued horses

    $100,000
  16. Family Reach Foundation - BostonBoston, MA

    Financial support for cancer patients

    $100,000
  17. Parents for PeaceMemphis, TN

    A nonprofit helping families and professionals intervene before extremism takes root.

    $100,000
  18. Sola Media (white Horse)San Diego, CA

    Religious and spiritual

    $100,000
  19. Mid Coast Hunger Prevention ProgramBrunswick, ME

    Operates programs throughout mid coast maine ensuring there's an easy way for everyone in the community to access food close to home

    $100,000
  20. Morning Star Baptist ChurchMattapan, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $100,000
  21. Second Harvest of the Big BendTallahassee, FL

    Provide healthy food for neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity throughout our 16-county big bend service area.

    $100,000
  22. Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment & SpecialtiesWalpole, MA

    Animal rescue

    $88,460
  23. Prison EvangelismNacogdoches, TX

    Religious and spritual for the incarcerated

    $85,000
  24. Second Chance Blind DogsSherman Oaks, CA

    Blind dog rescue providing muffin's halos

    $80,000
  25. Plymouth Helping Hands for AnimalsManomet, MA

    Providing pet food for people struggling to feed their animals

    $80,000
  26. Salvation Army Palisades CaCarson, CA

    Relief for victims of the recent wildfires in the palisades area

    $80,000
  27. Ellie FundNeedham, MA

    Providing services to those with breast cancer

    $75,000
  28. Family Nurturing CenterDorchester, MA

    Assist with nurturing communities

    $75,000
  29. Jill's HouseVienna, VA

    Providing care to families raising kids with disabilities

    $75,000
  30. Mercy ShipsLindale, TX

    Medical care

    $75,000
  31. Working Dogs for Conservation FoundationMissoula, MT

    Training rescuedogsinto expertconservationcanines

    $75,000
  32. The Sato ProjectBrooklyn, NY

    Dedicated to rescuing the abused and abandoned dogs of puerto rico

    $70,000
  33. Elevate New EnglandLowell, MA

    Urban youth programs

    $63,000
  34. Bengali Evangelical Association MinistryLoma Linda, CA

    Religious and spiritual

    $61,626
  35. People's PantryGreat Barrington, MA

    Food bank

    $60,000
  36. Alexander Hamilton Institute for Study of Western CivilizationClinton, NY

    Education

    $50,000
  37. Donkeyland RescueRiverside, CA

    Donkey rescue center / sanctuary / wildlife preserve

    $50,000
  38. Franklin Food Pantry IncorporatedFranklin, MA

    Food bank

    $50,000
  39. Hope CoMartinsville, VA

    Religious / spiritual / helping people in tanzania, kenya, and east africa

    $50,000
  40. Literacy Volunteers of BangorBangor, ME

    Educational

    $50,000
  41. Literacy Volunteers of KennebecAugusta, ME

    Education

    $50,000
  42. Madison Park Technical Vocational High SchoolBoston, MA

    Education

    $50,000
  43. St Joseph's UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    Religious and educational

    $50,000
  44. Come Over and HelpGrand Rapids, MI

    Religious and spiritual

    $50,000
  45. Gould Syndrome FoundationHanford, CA

    Empowering and improving the lives of affected individuals and their families through awareness, advocacy, education, and supporting research.

    $50,000
  46. Grey MuzzleRaleigh, NC

    Provides grant funding to animal welfare groups and charitable organizations meant to relieve the financial burden limiting access to essential care for at-risk senior dogs

    $50,000
  47. La Fire Dept FDNLos Angeles, CA

    Provides vital equipment and funds programs that help the lafd save lives and build resilient communities

    $50,000
  48. Nevins FarmMethuen, MA

    Equine and farm animal center

    $50,000
  49. Pets for PatriotsLong Beach, NY

    Pet adoption for veterans

    $50,000
  50. Third Millennium MinistriesCasselberry, FL

    Religious / educational

    $50,000
  51. Mission Santa MariaWarren, NJ

    Educational

    $40,000
  52. American Humane SocietyWashington, DC

    Rescues, cares for and protects animals in need

    $30,000
  53. Greater Good CharitiesSeattle, WA

    Support for families and pets impacted by disasters

    $30,000
  54. Marcus FoundationHopedale, MA

    Advancing sustainability and enhancing community food resources

    $30,000
  55. Christianity TodayCarol Stream, IL

    Religious and spiritual

    $30,000
  56. Next StepsQueensbury, NY

    Religious /spiritual / edcuational

    $30,000
  57. Rip Medical DebtLong Island City, NY

    Assisting in elimininating medical debt

    $25,000
  58. Lorien Wood SchoolVienna, VA

    Educational

    $25,000
  59. Musicians on CallNashville, TN

    Brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments

    $25,000
  60. First Baptist Church of NorwoodNorwood, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $21,000
  61. Anacostia River ChurchWashington, DC

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  62. Armenian Church of the MartyrsWorcester, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  63. Christian Fellowship at BridgewaterBridgewater, MA

    Religious and spiritual education

    $14,000
  64. Clifton Park Community ChurchElnora, NY

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  65. Covenant Fellowship Lake DallasFlower Mound, TX

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  66. Easton Baptist ChurchNorth Easton, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  67. Elizabeth Baptist ChurchMonticello, FL

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  68. Faith Baptist ChurchStoughton, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  69. Faith Chapel Assembly of GodBridgewater, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  70. First Baptist Church of HaverhillHaverhill, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  71. First Baptist Church of MedfieldMedfield, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  72. First Church of ChristBradford, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  73. Frederick Church of the BrethrenFrederick, MD

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  74. Harmony Bible ChurchSouth Thomaston, ME

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  75. Immanuel ChapelUpton, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  76. Lakeview Orthodox Presbyterian ChurchRockport, ME

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  77. Owls Head Baptist ChurchOwls Head, ME

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  78. Port Clyde Christian ChurchPort Clyde, ME

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  79. Providence Baptist ChurchNorfork, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  80. Saints for Service Training CenterFort Hill, SC

    Religious and spiritual education

    $14,000
  81. Spruce Head Community ChurchSpruce Head, ME

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  82. St Luke's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchDedham, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  83. Strong Tower InternationalWest Bridgewater, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  84. The Evangelical Congregational Church of EastonSouth Easton, MA

    Religious and spiritual

    $14,000
  85. Pancreatic Cancer Network IncEl Segundo, CA

    Charity that funds research, provides patient/caregiver support, conducts community outreach and advocates for increased federal research funding for those affected by pancreatic cancer.

    $4,000
  86. Massachusetts VeterinaryWoburn, MA

    Animal rescue / foster / adoption

    $735

Where the money goes

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

  1. Animals7 grants $700,00026% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture2 grants $410,00015% of the total
  3. Religion6 grants $348,00013% of the total
  4. International aid3 grants $315,00012% of the total
  5. Human services3 grants $275,00010% of the total
  6. Education4 grants $215,0008% of the total
  7. 6 other causes8 grants $461,46017% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts30 grants $1,568,294
  2. New York10 grants $864,706
  3. Maine10 grants $860,000
  4. California9 grants $635,626
  5. Pennsylvania2 grants $440,000
  6. North Carolina2 grants $350,000
  7. Florida4 grants $334,300
  8. Texas4 grants $334,000
  9. Virginia3 grants $150,000
  10. New Hampshire1 grant $130,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Martha R Gerry TownleyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • F Bradford TownleyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mark A NowakTRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $0

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