Amy Smith and John G Berylson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 20-1990804 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$198K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$11.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $37,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Academy | Milton, MA | Education | $57,500 |
| Harvard Unversity | Cambridge, MA | Education | $50,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | Public welfare | $37,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Public welfare | $15,500 |
| Jewish News Service Inc | Newton Centre, MA | Education | $12,500 |
| Dana Farber Inc | Boston, MA | Public welfare | $12,500 |
| Steppingstone Fdn | Katonah, NY | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Public welfare | $1,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom Inc | New York, NY | Public welfare | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $58,600 | 3 |
| 2022 | $463,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620769349100607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1990804
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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