Private foundation · EIN 92-3104824 · Needham Hgts, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nesher Charitable Trust

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: 10 grants paid, $70K total, median $8,750. 60% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$70K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in MA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Jewish CommitteePhiladelphia, PACharitable$10K
Hillel InternationalWashington, DCCharitable$10K
JCC of Greater BostonNewton, MACharitable$10K
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYCharitable$10K
Soroka Medical CenterBeer Sheva, ISCharitable$10K
Ellie FundNeedham, MACharitable$7,500
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MACharitable$5,000
Friends of Minute Man National ParkConcord, MACharitable$5,000
Needham Community CouncilNeedham, MACharitable$2,000
Needham ObserverNeedham, MACharitable$999

By state: Massachusetts 6 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Nesher Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Needham Hgts, Massachusetts, administered in care of Rachel Dibner, 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.

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Does Nesher Charitable Trust 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 Nesher Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 10 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Nesher Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (6 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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