Private foundation · EIN 04-6837456 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Bressler Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $407K total, median $1,900. 94% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$407K
Median grant
$1,900
Stays in MA
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAGeneral$199K
Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MAGeneral$100K
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MAGeneral$50K
Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MAGeneral$25K
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MAGeneral$10K
Martha's Vineyard Community ServicesOak Bluffs, MAGeneral$5,264
Martha's Vineyard Community ServicesOak Bluffs, MAGeneral$5,000
Cjp - the Miriam FundBoston, MAGeneral$2,500
Hebrew SeniorlifeRoslindale, MAGeneral$2,000
Friends of the IdfNew York, NYGeneral$1,800
Boston Children's ChorusBoston, MAGeneral$1,500
Fuller Craft MuseumBrockton, MAGeneral$1,000
2 Life CommunitiesBrighton, MAGeneral$1,000
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAGeneral$747
Boston Public Art TriennialBoston, MAGeneral$500
Terezin Music FoundationBoston, MAGeneral$500
Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MAGeneral$349
Martha's Vineyard Film SocietyVineyard Haven, MAGeneral$250

By state: Massachusetts 17 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Bressler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 The Bressler Family 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 The Bressler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $407K across 18 grants, a median of $1,900.

Where does The Bressler Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (17 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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