A C Ratshesky Foundation
Historical FunderNeedham, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6017426 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PRENTICE ZINN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 LIBERTY SQUARE SUITE 500, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6173913091 |
| PZINN@GMAFOUNDATIONS.COM | |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE AT WWW.RATSHESKYFOUNDATION.ORG. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1ST (ACTIVE LEARNING) & JULY 1ST (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT) OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT SERVE THE METRO BOSTON COMMUNITIES WITHIN ROUTE 128. THE FOUNDATION WILL CONSIDER ONLY ONE APPLICATION FROM AN ORGANIZATION IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SUPPORT: INDIVIDUALS, NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, ENDOWMENTS, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, CONFERENCES, WEBSITES, RESEARCH, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, RELIGIOUS SERVICES, HEALTH PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING/PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, GRANTS TO REPLACE GOV'T FUNDING, PRIVATE/PAROCHIAL/PUBLIC/CHARTER SCHOOLS, SCHOOL-BASED/TUTORING/COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS, TREATMENT/RECOVERY PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, SEASONAL PROGRAMS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE/RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS, FAMILY STABILIZATION/CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, MENTORING/CASE MANAGEMENT/SOCIAL SERVICES. OR COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Films | Rock Island, IL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Brighter Boston Inc | Chestnut Hill, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Found in Translation | Dorchester, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Hebrew College | Newton, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| International Institute of New England | Boston, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Boston, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Just-A-Start Corporation | Cambridge, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| LA Colaborativa Inc | Chelsea, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Mujeres Unidas Avanzando | Dorchester, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Per Scholas | Bronx, NY | Program support | $20,000 |
| United Nations Association of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Join for Justice Inc | Quincy, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Philanthropy Massachusetts | Boston, MA | Program support | $2,730 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $292,730 | 15 |
| 2024 | $320,650 | 23 |
| 2023 | $305,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610729349100726
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6017426
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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