Private foundation · EIN 22-3555424 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maria Torok Foundation Inc

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: 19 grants paid, $348K total, median $15K. 95% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$348K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MA
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MATo support the work of the organization's programs for older adults$40K
De Novo Center for Justice and HealingCambridge, MATo support the work of the organization$30K
Carroll Center for the BlindNewton, MATo support the work of the organization$25K
Friendship Works IncBoston, MATo support the work of the organization$25K
Boston Senior Home CareBoston, MATo suppport the work of the organization$20K
Immigrant Learning CenterMalden, MATo support the work of the organization$20K
Little Brothers Friends of the ElderlyBoston, MATo support the work of the organization$20K
Massachusetts Association for Mental HealthBoston, MATo support the work of the organization's programs for older adult behavioral health$20K
Southwest Boston Senior Services IncJamaica Plain, MATo support of the work of the agewell program$20K
Cambridge Community CenterCambridge, MATo support the work of the organization's mental health access program$15K
Cambridge Public Library FoundationCambridge, MATo support the work of the organization's programs for older adults$15K
Hearth IncBoston, MATo support the work of the organization$15K
Mab Community Services IncBrookline, MATo support the work of the organization's mabvi division$15K
Riverside Community CareDedham, MATo support the work of the organization's mindwise program and its signs of suicide program$15K
Samaritans IncBoston, MATo support the work of the organization's suicide prevention programs$15K
Somerville-Cambridge Elder ServicesSomerville, MATo support the work of the organization$15K
Brazilian Worker CineterAllston, MATo support the work of the massachusetts immigrant collaborative.$10K
Science Club for GirlsCambridge, MATo support the work of the organization$10K
American Contract Bridge League Educational FoundationHorn Lake, MSTo support the work of the organization$3,000

By state: Massachusetts 18 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

Maria Torok Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Nutter McClennen & Fish-C J Tsao, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Maria Torok Foundation Inc 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 Maria Torok Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $348K across 19 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Maria Torok Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (18 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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