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Assets and giving by year
2020$36,143,324
2021$33,441,140
2022$40,764,188
2023$56,036,140
2024$48,759,198
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Tax year 2024
$48,759,198
- Grants listed
- 188
- Assets, end of year
- $401,126,023
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Tax year 2023
$56,036,140
- Grants listed
- 200
- Assets, end of year
- $424,847,249
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Tax year 2022
$40,764,188
- Grants listed
- 171
- Assets, end of year
- $443,726,530
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Tax year 2021
$33,441,140
- Grants listed
- 176
- Assets, end of year
- $483,763,383
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Tax year 2020
$36,143,324
- Grants listed
- 151
- Assets, end of year
- $488,764,350
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DC
Global
$3,000,000 -
Year Up IncBoston, MA
Youth development
$3,000,000 -
Community InitiativesOakland, CA
Education
$2,997,000 -
The Jewish Federations of North America IncNew York, NY
Global
$2,675,000 -
Thread IncBaltimore, MD
Youth development
$2,500,000 -
Honeymoon Israel Foundation IncAtlanta, GA
Community
$2,200,000 -
Mind Research Institute IncIrvine, CA
Education
$2,049,000 -
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston IncBoston, MA
Community
$1,861,800 -
Jewish Funders NetworkNew York, NY
Global
$1,394,900 -
Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus LifeWashington, DC
Community
$1,320,000 -
Good Nation FoundationNew York, NY
Education
$997,000 -
Jewish Vocational Service IncBoston, MA
Education
$995,000 -
Youth Villages IncBartlett, TN
Health & human services
$900,000 -
Fall River Public SchoolsFall River, MA
Education
$854,000 -
Revere Public SchoolsRevere, MA
Education
$840,250 -
Chelsea Public SchoolsChelsea, MA
Education
$840,000 -
Moishe HouseEncinitas, CA
Community
$686,000 -
Pittsfield Public SchoolsPittsfield, MA
Education
$666,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts IncBoston, MA
Youth development
$660,000 -
Buck Institute for EducationSan Rafael, CA
Education
$612,000 -
Westfield Public SchoolsWestfield, MA
Education
$569,150 -
Children's Hospital CorporationBoston, MA
Health & human services
$500,000 -
Collective Impact Initiative- the Partnership for A Breakthrough in Arab EmHadera, Israel
Global
$500,000 -
Itrek IncNew York, NY
Global
$500,000 -
Jewish Agency for Israel-North American CouncilNew York, NY
Global
$500,000 -
Shabbat Project IncNew York, NY
Community
$500,000 -
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY
Community
$350,000 -
Repair the World IncNew York, NY
Global
$350,000 -
Foundation for Defense of Democracies IncWashington, DC
Global
$334,000 -
Israel-America Academic ExchangeBeverly Hills, CA
Global
$333,000 -
National Science Teachers AssociationWashington, DC
Education
$324,000 -
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationMalden, MA
Education
$306,000 -
Design PlatformNew Orleans, LA
Community
$300,000 -
Israel on Campus CoalitionWashington, DC
Global
$300,000 -
National Black Empowerment Council IncAtlanta, GA
Community
$300,000 -
Summer SearchOakland, CA
Youth development
$300,000 -
The Jewish Institute for National Security of AmericaWashington, DC
Global
$300,000 -
Institute for Curriculum ServicesBerkeley, CA
Community
$280,000 -
Randolph Public SchoolsRandolph, MA
Education
$266,650 -
The Town of MilfordMilford, MA
Education
$253,750 -
A Wider BridgeNew York, NY
Community
$250,000 -
Boston Medical Center CorporationBoston, MA
Health & human services
$250,000 -
FJC - A Foundation of Philanthropic FundsNew York, NY
Community
$250,000 -
Foundation for Jewish Camping IncNew York, NY
Community
$250,000 -
Temple Shir TikvaWayland, MA
Community
$236,000 -
Institute for Citizens & ScholarsPrinceton, NJ
Education
$228,000 -
The Rand CorporationSanta Monica, CA
Education
$228,000 -
The Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC
Education
$225,000 -
Boston Renaissance Foundation IncHyde Park, MA
Education
$201,500 -
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center IncBoston, MA
Health & human services
$200,000 -
Board of Jewish Education IncNew York, NY
Community
$200,000 -
Harold Grinspoon FoundationAgawam, MA
Community
$200,000 -
Nantucket Project Academy IncNantucket, MA
Community
$200,000 -
Sonduk El YanabiaOmer, Israel
Global
$200,000 -
The IcenterNorthbrook, IL
Global
$200,000 -
The Portland TrustLondon, United Kingdom
Global
$200,000 -
Clinton Public SchoolsClinton, MA
Education
$177,750 -
Israel Policy ForumNew York, NY
Community
$175,000 -
Clal-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership IncNew York, NY
Global
$165,000 -
Town of PlymouthPlymouth, MA
Education
$163,000 -
Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education IncBoston, MA
Education
$155,000 -
Leicester Public SchoolsLeicester, MA
Education
$153,966 -
Hillel Foundation of Cambridge IncCambridge, MA
Community
$150,000 -
Impactisrael IncNeedham, MA
Global
$150,000 -
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston IncBoston, MA
Community
$150,000 -
Olim BeyahadLod, Israel
Global
$150,000 -
Rosie's Place IncBoston, MA
Community
$150,000 -
Steppingstone Foundation IncBoston, MA
Education
$150,000 -
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI
Education
$149,000 -
Hoosac Valley Regional School DistrictCheshire, MA
Education
$136,500 -
Waltham Public SchoolsWaltham, MA
Education
$128,750 -
HasoubKfar Kara, Israel
Global
$125,000 -
Postsecondary Commission IncBrookline, MA
Education
$125,000 -
Quaboag Regional School DistrictWarren, MA
Education
$109,250 -
Project Lead the Way IncIndianapolis, IN
Education
$103,100 -
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY
Community
$100,000 -
Brothers for LifeNew York, NY
Global
$100,000 -
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, IL
Youth development
$100,000 -
Facing History & Ourselves IncBoston, MA
Education
$100,000 -
Leading Edge Alliance IncNew York, NY
Community
$100,000 -
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation IncSiasconset, MA
Community
$100,000 -
The Greater Boston Food Bank IncBoston, MA
Community
$100,000 -
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC
Community
$100,000 -
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Community
$100,000 -
Galila for A Better Future (ra)Migdal Tefen, Israel
Global
$80,000 -
National Center on Education and the EconomyWashington, DC
Education
$75,400 -
Bend the ARC A Jewish Partnership for JusticeNew York, NY
Community
$75,000 -
Rian Immigrant Center IncBoston, MA
Community
$75,000 -
Trustees of Tufts CollegeBoston, MA
Education
$66,000 -
Icivics IncCambridge, MA
Education
$64,000 -
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
Health & human services
$62,000 -
Interfaithfamilycom Inc (18 Doors)Natick, MA
Community
$60,000 -
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Education
$55,000 -
Alexander Twilight AcademyBoston, MA
Education
$50,000 -
Association of Graduates of the United States Military AcademyWest Point, NY
Community
$50,000 -
Athletes for Israel IncNew York, NY
Global
$50,000 -
Boston Collegiate Charter School Foundation IncDorchester, MA
Education
$50,000 -
Brigham and Women's Hospital IncBoston, MA
Health & human services
$50,000 -
Brooke School FoundationRoslindale, MA
Education
$50,000 -
Cape Cod Foundation IncS Yarmouth, MA
Community
$50,000 -
Community Foundation of Western MassachusettsSpringfield, MA
Community
$50,000 -
Individual
Community
$50,000 -
Irgun Rabbanei Tzohar (ra)Jerusalem, Israel
Global
$50,000 -
Israel Institute IncWashington, DC
Global
$50,000 -
Israeli-American CouncilWoodland HLS, CA
Global
$50,000 -
Jewish Family & Childrens ServiceWaltham, MA
Community
$50,000 -
Jews of Color InitiativeBerkeley, CA
Community
$50,000 -
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA
Health & human services
$50,000 -
Massachusetts Wonderfund IncNewton, MA
Health & human services
$50,000 -
Pine Street Inn IncBoston, MA
Community
$50,000 -
Success Academy Charter Schools IncNew York, NY
Education
$50,000 -
Teach for America IncNew York, NY
Education
$50,000 -
Team Impact IncQuincy, MA
Community
$50,000 -
Union Capital Boston IncBoston, MA
Community
$50,000 -
Up Education Network IncDorchester, MA
Education
$50,000 -
Washington Institute for Near East PolicyWashington, DC
Global
$50,000 -
America-Israel Friendship League IncNew York, NY
Global
$45,000 -
Work-Based Learning Alliance IncDover, DE
Education
$39,000 -
Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston IncBoston, MA
Youth development
$36,000 -
Community Servings IncJamaica Plain, MA
Community
$36,000 -
Esplanade Association IncBoston, MA
Community
$36,000 -
Fuente Latina IncHollywood, FL
Community
$36,000 -
The Shalem FoundationNew York, NY
Education
$36,000 -
Pembroke Public SchoolsPembroke, MA
Education
$34,307 -
Millbury Public SchoolsMillbury, MA
Education
$30,184 -
United Jewish Appeal - Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York IncNew York, NY
Education
$30,000 -
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts IncBoston, MA
Health & human services
$26,800 -
Amutat Hamovilim Lemada and Technology (ra)Tamra, Israel
Global
$25,000 -
Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD
Community
$25,000 -
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program IncBoston, MA
Health & human services
$25,000 -
Business Executives for National SecurityWashington, DC
Community
$25,000 -
Catholic Schools Foundation IncBoston, MA
Education
$25,000 -
Fathers Uplift IncDorchester, MA
Community
$25,000 -
Gilman School IncBaltimore, MD
Education
$25,000 -
Jewish Community Foundation of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Community
$25,000 -
KIPP Massachusetts IncLynn, MA
Education
$25,000 -
Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life and Learning IncNewton, MA
Community
$25,000 -
Massachusetts Fallen Heroes IncBoston, MA
Community
$25,000 -
MatanTel Aviv, Israel
Global
$25,000 -
Nantucket Cottage HospitalNantucket, MA
Health & human services
$25,000 -
New England Aquarium CorporationBoston, MA
Community
$25,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
Education
$25,000 -
Opendor Media IncSunrise, FL
Education
$25,000 -
Preparatory Foundation IncHyde Park, MA
Education
$25,000 -
Radical Hope IncConcord, MA
Community
$25,000 -
Southcoast Community Foundation IncNew Bedford, MA
Community
$25,000 -
Teachers College Columbia UniversityNew York, NY
Education
$25,000 -
The 74 Media IncNew York, NY
Education
$25,000 -
The Calculus Project IncRandolph, MA
Education
$25,000 -
Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Boston IncBoston, MA
Community
$25,000 -
Level Playing Field LTDLancaster, SC
Community
$20,000 -
Life After Hate IncMilwaukee, WI
Community
$20,000 -
More Than Words IncWaltham, MA
Youth development
$20,000 -
Roca IncChelsea, MA
Youth development
$20,000 -
Trybal Gatherings IncBrookline, MA
Community
$20,000 -
Child Welfare Innovation IncBoston, MA
Community
$18,000 -
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund IncNew York, NY
Community
$18,000 -
Horizons for Homeless Children IncRoxbury, MA
Community
$18,000 -
Nashoba Learning Group IncBedford, MA
Community
$18,000 -
Rashi School IncDedham, MA
Education
$18,000 -
Town of SeekonkSeekonk, MA
Education
$17,360 -
Ayer Shirley School DistrictAyer, MA
Education
$15,900 -
Utec IncLowell, MA
Youth development
$15,000 -
Monomoy Regional School DistrictChatham, MA
Education
$11,880 -
American Friends of Jordan River Village FoundationNew York, NY
Global
$10,000 -
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncNew York, NY
Global
$10,000 -
Coaching for Change IncTaunton, MA
Youth development
$10,000 -
Community Foundation for NantucketNantucket, MA
Community
$10,000 -
Cradles to Crayons IncNewton, MA
Community
$10,000 -
Economic Mobility Pathways IncBoston, MA
Community
$10,000 -
Jewish Big Brother-Sister Association of BostonWaltham, MA
Community
$10,000 -
Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston IncNewton, MA
Community
$10,000 -
Kens Krew IncLafayette Hill, PA
Community
$10,000 -
National Association for the Advancement of Colored PeopleRoxbury, MA
Community
$10,000 -
Project ALS IncHuntingtown, MD
Health & human services
$10,000 -
Student Clubs of HBS IncBoston, MA
Education
$10,000 -
The Mission ContinuesDoylestown, PA
Community
$10,000 -
Thomas B Fordham InstituteBurke, VA
Education
$10,000 -
Bellingham Public SchoolsBellingham, MA
Education
$8,940 -
South Hadley Public SchoolsSouth Hadley, MA
Education
$7,500 -
Peabody Public SchoolsPeabody, MA
Education
$6,452 -
Milton Public SchoolsMilton, MA
Education
$6,029 -
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationNatick, MA
Health & human services
$5,000 -
Two Bit Circus FoundationLos Angeles, CA
Education
$4,500 -
Leading Educators IncChicago, IL
Education
$3,400 -
Town of Uxbridge Public SchoolsUxbridge, MA
Education
$2,730 -
Playlab Education IncUnion City, CA
Education
$1,500 -
White Plains Hospital Medical CenterWhite Plains, NY
Community
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking15 grants $10,320,70029% of the total
- International aid17 grants $5,768,00016% of the total
- Education32 grants $5,678,50016% of the total
- Religion11 grants $5,491,00015% of the total
- Youth development4 grants $2,571,0007% of the total
- Human services14 grants $1,342,0004% of the total
- 11 other causes32 grants $4,922,20014% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Massachusetts100 grants $18,447,398
- New York29 grants $8,841,900
- California14 grants $7,471,000
- District of Columbia13 grants $5,913,400
- Maryland3 grants $2,550,000
- Georgia2 grants $2,500,000
- Illinois3 grants $362,000
- Louisiana2 grants $303,400
- New Jersey1 grant $228,000
- North Carolina1 grant $225,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Jonathon JacobsonTRUSTEE Hours 5Pay $0
- Joanna JacobsonPRESIDENT & TRUSTEE Hours 40Pay $0
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