Private foundation · EIN 22-3208194 · Weston, Massachusetts

James J Pallotta Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE.) and its median grant is $50K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $50K. 50% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$1.9M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MA
50%
of grants
Deadline
NONE.
Assets
$5.9M

How to apply

Written requests must include the charitable function of the applicant. Contact: James J Pallotta, 2068 North Bay Road, Miami Beach, Fl, 7816478160 Deadlines: NONE. Restrictions: NONE.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NYGeneral purpose$500K
Boston Children's Hospital TrustBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$250K
Overtown Youth CenterMiami, FLGeneral purpose$250K
International African American MuseumCharleston, SCGeneral Purpose$200K
Community First ProjectVirginia Beach, VAGeneral purpose$100K
Nantucket Cottage HospitalNantucket, MAGeneral purpose$100K
Nantucket Boys & Girls ClubNantucket, MAGeneral Purpose$50K
Nantucket Conservation Foundation IncNantucket, MAGeneral purpose$50K
Habitat for Humanity NantucketNantucket, MAGeneral Purpose$50K
Boston Foundation Incquin Impact FundBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$50K
Gibbes Museum of ArtCharleston, SCGeneral purpose$50K
Yellow Ribbon Fund IncBethesda, MDGeneral purpose$30K
3point FoundationBoston, MAGeneral purpose$25K
Mother Caroline AcademyBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$25K
North End Athletic AssociationBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$25K
Charleston Literary FestivalCharleston, SCGeneral Purpose$25K
Sims FoundationAustin, TXGeneral purpose$25K
Fairwinds-Nantucket Behavorial Health CenterNantucket, MAGeneral purpose$25K
Fore Life IncLauderhill, FLGeneral purpose$25K
Santa Fe InstituteSanta Fe, NMGeneral purpose$25K

By state: Massachusetts 10 · New York 1 · Florida 2 · South Carolina 3 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

James J Pallotta Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Weston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Larry Lester, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 James J Pallotta Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written requests must include the charitable function of the applicant. Deadlines: NONE..

How much does James J Pallotta Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 20 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does James J Pallotta Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (10 grants), New York (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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