Private foundation · EIN 92-1852417 · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maxwell Sedel Family 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: 25 grants paid, $842K total, median $10K. 40% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$842K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple IsraelBoston, MAJewish continuity, education and community involvement$250K
KeshetorgNewton, MAJewish continuity/lgbtq engagement$100K
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MAEducation, scholarship and student support$100K
SharsheretTeaneck, NJWomen's health, breast and ovarian cancer support$100K
7 Lakes Alliance Belgrade MaineBelgrade Lakes, MELand conservation$70K
Israaid (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance IncBeverly Hills, CAHumanitarian support, clean water and education$25K
The Jonah Maccabee Foundation IncArdsley, NYJewish culture, support of the arts$25K
Equality Fund (boston Foundation)Boston, MALgbtq+ rights$25K
Joan G Lovering Health CenterGreenland, NHWomen's health and reproductive freedom$20K
Boston Chamber Music SocietyCambridge, MACultural arts, performance and education$15K
Qt Library (fractured Atlas)Hartsdale, NYLgbtq+ rights$11K
Union of Reform JudaismWashington, DCJewish continuity$10K
Maine Jewish MuseumPortland, MEJewish continuity$10K
J Street EducationWashington, DCJewish continuity$10K
Rainbow Railroad USANew York, NYLgbtq+ rights/humanitarian$10K
Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CALgbtq+ suicide prevention$10K
Hrc FoundationWashington, DCLgbtq+ rights$10K
Jelf Jewish Educational Loan FundSandy Springs, GAEducation/scholarships$10K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYDemocracy/civil liberty$10K
Women's Lunch PlaceBoston, MAWomen's support housing stability$5,182
Camp JabberwockyVineyward Haven, MASummer camp for disabled youth and their families$5,000
Temple Shir Tikva WaylandWayland, MAJewish continuity$5,000
Cambridge Reproductive Health ConsultantsCambridge, MAWomen's health reproductive rights$2,500
Wgbh BostonBoston, MAProgressive media$2,500
Temple Shaaray TefilaNew York, NYJewish continuity$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 10 · New Jersey 1 · Maine 2 · New York 5 · California 2 · District of Columbia 3

About this foundation

Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Maxwell Sedel Family 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 Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $842K across 25 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc give?

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

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