Private foundation · EIN 20-1990804 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Amy Smith and John G Berylson Charitable 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: 10 grants paid, $199K total, median $13K. 70% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Charitable purposes under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3)

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$199K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in MA
70%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$6.6M

How to apply

Written form indicating amounts requested and projected use. Contact: Amy Smith and John G Berylson Chari, C/O Goulston Storrs 1 Po Sq Fl 25, Boston, Ma, 6174821776 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Charitable purposes under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3)

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Milton AcademyMilton, MAEducation$58K
Harvard UnversityCambridge, MAEducation$50K
Jewish Communal FundNew York, NYPublic welfare$38K
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAPublic welfare$16K
Jewish News Service IncNewton Centre, MAEducation$13K
Dana Farber IncBoston, MAPublic welfare$13K
Steppingstone FdnKatonah, NYPublic welfare$10K
President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MAEducation$1,000
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAPublic welfare$1,000
Congregation Rodeph Shalom IncNew York, NYPublic welfare$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 7 · New York 3

About this foundation

Amy Smith and John G Berylson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Goulston & Storrs, 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.

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Does Amy Smith and John G Berylson Charitable 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 Amy Smith and John G Berylson Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $199K across 10 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Amy Smith and John G Berylson Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (7 grants), New York (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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