Grants paid in 2025
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dj Dream Fund IncBoston, MA | General support | $26K |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute IncBoston, MA | General support | $25K |
| Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, MA | General support | $25K |
| Friendshipworks IncBoston, MA | General support | $20K |
| Project Citizenship IncBoston, MA | General support | $20K |
| Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston IncSouth Boston, MA | General support | $15K |
| Saint Anthony ShrineBoston, MA | General support | $10K |
| S E a L Foundation IncLakeville, MA | General support | $10K |
| St Mary of the AssumptionBrookline, MA | General support | $10K |
| Sterling Promise Foundation IncPittsfield, MA | General support | $10K |
| Brookline Food Pantry IncBrookline, MA | General support | $9,500 |
| Artists for Humanity IncBoston, MA | General support | $7,000 |
| Pine Street Inn IncBoston, MA | General support | $7,000 |
| Christian Leaders Ministries IncSpring Lake, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc - Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| PelotoniaColumbus, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank IncBoston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Shoes That FitClaremont, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston IncBoston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource FoundationLincoln, RI | General support | $1,000 |
| Hanover Charities USA IncSt Helena Island, SC | General support | $1,000 |
By state: Massachusetts 15 · Michigan 1 · New York 1 · Ohio 1 · Tennessee 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Ferrara Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ferrara Foundation Inc 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 Ferrara Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $226K across 22 grants, a median of $8,250.
Where does Ferrara Foundation Inc give?
Massachusetts (15 grants), Michigan (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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