Charles Robert Gens Foundation
Historical FunderWilmington, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6044429 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,750 and $4,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BARRY GENS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 Esty Farm Road, Newton Center MA 02459 |
| Phone | 9786586011 |
| Form and materials | Written application with brief statement of intent |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Rehab Hospital | Boston, MA | General | $7,250 |
| Hebrew College | Newton Center, MA | General | $4,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Watertown, MA | General | $2,750 |
| American Cancer Assocaiation | Atlanta, GA | General | $2,750 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,750 | 5 |
| 2024 | $19,150 | 5 |
| 2023 | $19,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6044429
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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