Grants paid in 2025
17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding AmericaChicago, IL | Charitable | $30K |
| Give DirectlyNew York, NY | Charitable | $30K |
| World Central KitchenWashington, DC | Charitable | $30K |
| Mass IncBoston, MA | Charitable | $25K |
| Trustees of Tufts College-Ctr for Expdg ViewpointsMedford, MA | Charitable | $25K |
| Rhode Island Community Food BankProvidence, RI | Charitable | $20K |
| The Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MA | Charitable | $20K |
| Vermont Food BankBarre, VT | Charitable | $20K |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York, NY | Charitable | $15K |
| Atrium School Atrium FundWatertown, MA | Charitable | $15K |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust CorpMontpelier, VT | Charitable | $15K |
| Everyday BostonBoston, MA | Charitable | $10K |
| New Bedford LightNew Bedford, MA | Charitable | $10K |
| Buzzards Bay CoalitionNew Bedford, MA | Charitable | $10K |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesBoston, MA | Charitable | $10K |
| Jewish Community Relations CouncilBoston, MA | Charitable | $10K |
| Lehrhaus Ctr for Jewish Life & LearningSomerville, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
By state: Massachusetts 10 · New York 2 · Vermont 2 · Illinois 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Rhode Island 1
About this foundation
Elsie Procter Van Buren Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Somerville, Massachusetts, administered in care of Lisa Bob Trustee, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Elsie Procter Van Buren Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Elsie Procter Van Buren Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $298K across 17 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Elsie Procter Van Buren Foundation give?
Massachusetts (10 grants), New York (2 grants), Vermont (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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