Private foundation · EIN 36-7691360 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Isa-Maria & David Shoolman 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $321K total, median $23K. 64% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$321K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in MA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Indian Colledge FundDenver, COGeneral$23K
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MAGeneral$23K
Cure Alzheimer's FundWellesley Hills, MAGeneral$23K
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral$23K
Home BaseBoston, MAGeneral$23K
Joslin Diabetes CenterBoston, MAGeneral$23K
Mexican American Legal Defense FundLos Angeles, CAGeneral$23K
Mspca - AngellBoston, MAGeneralgeneral$23K
New England Center and Home for VeteransBoston, MAGeneral$23K
Pine Street InnBoston, MAGeneral$23K
Spaulding Rehabililtation HospitalCharlestown, MAGeneral$23K
The 300 Committee Land TrustFalmouth, MAGeneral$23K
United Negro College FundWashington, DCGeneralgeneralgeneralgeneralgeneral$23K
United Service Orgainzation IncWashington, DCGeneralgeneral$23K

By state: Massachusetts 9 · California 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Matthew a Berlin, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Fam Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $321K across 14 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Fam Foundation give?

Massachusetts (9 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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