Private foundation · EIN 04-6057747 · Worcester, Massachusetts

Joseph Persky Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $310K total, median $5,000. 94% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$310K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

33 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Central MassWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$54K
United Way of Central MassachusettsWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$25K
Jewish Healthcare CenterWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$20K
The Institute of Contemporary Art - Jill Medvedow FundBoston, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$20K
Worcester Jewish Community CenterWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$18K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYEnable donee to continue exempt function$15K
Greater Worcester Community FoundationWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$15K
Music WorcesterWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$15K
Worcester County Food BankShrewsbury, MATo enable donee to continue exempt function$15K
American Red Cross - Tropical Storm ReliefMedford, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$10K
American Red CrossMedford, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$10K
Association for Autism and NeurodiversityWatertown, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$10K
Assumption University - Center for Civic FriendshipWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$10K
Mass General HospitalBoston, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$10K
Umass Memorial HealthWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$10K
Worcester Art MuseumWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$7,500
Arts Worcester-EndowmentWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$5,000
Arts Worcester-PrizeendowmentWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$5,000
Bancroft SchoolWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$5,000
Rose Art Museumbrandeis UniversityWaltham, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$5,000
The Institute of Contemporary ArtBoston, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$5,000
Umass Memorial FoundationWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$5,000
Yeshiva Achei Tmimim AcademyWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$5,000
Worcester Chamber Music SocietyWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$3,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYEnable donee to continue exempt function$1,000
Massachusetts College of Art and DesignBoston, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$1,000
Mspca-AngellBoston, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$1,000
Opacum Land TrustSturbridge, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$1,000
Worcester Public Library FoundationWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$1,000
Clark HillelWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$500
Gale Free LibraryHolden, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$500
Quaboag and Quacumquasit Lake AssociationEast Brookfield, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$500
Worcester AcademyWorcester, MAEnable donee to continue exempt function$500

By state: Massachusetts 31 · New York 2

About this foundation

Joseph Persky Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts, administered in care of Singer & Lusardi, tax-exempt since 1946. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joseph Persky 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 Joseph Persky Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $310K across 33 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Joseph Persky Foundation give?

Massachusetts (31 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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