Grants paid in 2024
26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| From the TopBoston, MA | General support | $61K |
| 30 Mile River Watershed AssociationMount Vernon, ME | General support | $25K |
| LA Jolla Music SocietyLA Jolla, CA | General support | $13K |
| Jewish Grandparents NetworkStevenson, MD | General support | $10K |
| North Coast Repertory TheaterSolana Beach, CA | General support | $10K |
| Vanguard CultureSan Diego, CA | General support | $10K |
| West Newton Cinema FoundationWest Newton, MA | General support | $10K |
| Temple Beth ElohimWellesley, MA | General support | $8,600 |
| Illustration InstitutePortland, ME | General support | $7,500 |
| Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Maine Defamation LeagueBoston, MA | General support | $3,500 |
| The Old GlobeSan Diego, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Hebrew Senior LifeRoslindale, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| House on the MoonNew York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| WburBoston, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Mt Vernon Fire DepartmentMount Vernon, ME | General support | $1,550 |
| WqxrNew York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends of Wellesley LibraryWellesley, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| KpbsSan Diego, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Neighbors Driving NeighborsMount Vernon, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Portland Chamber Music FestivalPortland, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| WgbhBoston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Challenged Athlete FoundationSan Diego, CA | General support | $750 |
| National Center for Jewish FilmWaltham, MA | General support | $500 |
| Francis Parker SchoolDevens, MA | General support | $200 |
| Parker Pond AssociationVienna, ME | General support | $30 |
By state: Massachusetts 10 · California 6 · Maine 6 · Maryland 1 · New York 3
About this foundation
Gess Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts, administered in care of Slavet, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gess Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 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 Gess Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $183K across 26 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Gess Foundation give?
Massachusetts (10 grants), California (6 grants), Maine (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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