Private foundation · EIN 05-0547000 · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Phillip and Susan Ragon 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: 2 grants paid, $401K total, median $200K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$401K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cambridge Community FoundationCambridge, MATo carry on charitable organization's activities$201K
Camp Harbor View Foundation IncBoston, MATo carry on charitable organization's activities$200K

About this foundation

Phillip and Susan Ragon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, administered in care of Susan M Ragon, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Phillip and Susan Ragon 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 Phillip and Susan Ragon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $401K across 2 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Phillip and Susan Ragon Foundation give?

Massachusetts (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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