Private foundation · EIN 04-6925866 · Brookline, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fan Fam 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: 16 grants paid, $215K total, median $10K. 94% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$215K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of Tufts CollegeBoston, MAUnrestricted$30K
Chinese Historical Society of NeBoston, MAUnrestricted$25K
MITCambridge, MAUnrestricted$25K
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood CenterBoston, MAUnrestricted$20K
Harvard UniversityBoston, MAUnrestricted$20K
AddgeneWatertown, MAUnrestricted$10K
Arnold ArboterumBoston, MAUnrestricted$10K
Asian Community Fund - the Boston FoundationBoston, MAUnrestricted$10K
Boston Asian YesBoston, MAUnrestricted$10K
Brookline Teen CenterBrookline, MAUnrestricted$10K
Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MAUnrestricted$10K
South Cove Manor NursingQuincy, MAUnrestricted$10K
UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CAUnrestricted$10K
Boston Public Library FundBoston, MAUnrestricted$5,000
Brookline Library FoundationBrookline, MAUnrestricted$5,000
Greater Boston Golden Age CenterBoston, MAUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 15 · California 1

About this foundation

Fan Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts, administered in care of John Fan Trustee, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Fan Fam 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 Fan Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $215K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Fan Fam Foundation give?

Massachusetts (15 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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