Private foundation · EIN 47-6242074 · Lincoln, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Susan and Barry Tatelman Family 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: 8 grants paid, $400K total, median $12K. 50% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$400K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in MA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Nagen Project IncBloomfield, CTGeneral & unrestricted$192K
Country Roads FoundationBrooklyn, NYGeneral & unrestricted$115K
Martha's Vineyard HospitalOaks Bluff, MAGeneral & unrestricted$50K
Precious ProjectLincoln, MAGeneral & unrestricted$14K
Island Health IncWest Tisbury, MAGeneral & unrestricted$10K
Jewish Big Brother Big SisterNewton, MAGeneral & unrestricted$10K
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County IncWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral & unrestricted$6,000
Gift of Life Marrow RegistryBoca Raton, FLGeneral & unrestricted$2,500

By state: Connecticut 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 4 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Susan and Barry Tatelman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts, administered in care of Palmer & Dodge Llp, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Susan and Barry Tatelman Family 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 Susan and Barry Tatelman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $400K across 8 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Susan and Barry Tatelman Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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