Deborah and Robert First Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWeston, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2776314 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$269K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$300
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $1,000.
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
37% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber- Jimmy Fund | Brookline, MA | The purpose of this contribution is to support cancer patients and research initiatives aimed at advancing treatments and improving patient… | $130,739 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute-Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Cancer research | $51,750 |
| Handel and Haydn Society | Boston, MA | Period orchestra | $36,350 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Jewish education | $10,000 |
| Huntington Theater Company | Boston, MA | Boston city performing arts theater | $6,250 |
| Paradigm for Parity | New York, NY | Women's advocacy | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge - the Jimmy Fund | Brookline, MA | Cancer research | $3,950 |
| Sheakespeare & Company | Lenox, MA | Historic theatre company | $3,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | Wellesley, MA | Religious center | $2,825 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Dance education | $2,500 |
| Babson College | Wellesley, MA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee School | Windsor, MA | Secondary school education | $1,000 |
| Miami Cancer Institute | Coral Gables, FL | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| Samuel Huntington Fund Inc | Waltham, MA | Educational scholarship awards | $1,000 |
| Red Sox Foundation | Boston, MA | Support for boston youth by mentorship and educational financial aid | $1,000 |
| Loeys Dietz Syndrome Fdn-Marfan Foundation | Port Washington, NY | Rare disease support | $750 |
| Tedys Team | Plainville, MA | Support for awareness of stroke and heart disease | $750 |
| Hannah's House Inc | Waitsfield, VT | Child custody solutions | $500 |
| League School Greater Boston | Walpole, MA | Autism education | $500 |
| Lund Family Center | Burlington, VT | Family relief and empowerment | $500 |
| Fine Arts Work Center | Provincetown, MA | Supports emerging visual artists and writers | $500 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Partnership | Hyde Park, NY | Educates, inspires and empowers young people | $500 |
| Mad River Valley Ambulance Service | Waitsfield, VT | Ambulance service support | $400 |
| Friends of Warren Library | Warren, VT | Educational library | $300 |
| Mad River Valley Arts | Waitsfield, VT | Artist center support | $300 |
| Mad River Valley Community Fund | Waitsfield, VT | Family relief and assistance | $300 |
| Runway for Recovery | Newburyport, MA | Cancer research | $300 |
| Boston Foodbank | Boston, MA | Food pantry | $250 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | Burlington, VT | Shelter support | $250 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | Boston, MA | Medical care for seniors | $250 |
| Miami Music Project | Miami, FL | Music education | $250 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | World healthcare | $250 |
| Phantom Theatre | Warren, VT | Performing arts support | $250 |
| Resource Community Enterprise Inc | Burlington, VT | Recycling education | $250 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Barre, VT | Food for the needy | $250 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | Richmond, VT | Youth training | $250 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Performances by a prominent american orchestra | $250 |
| The Scioto Society Inc | Portsmouth, OH | Recreational, industrial, economic, commercial and civic development | $250 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Public televsion and radio | $165 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | Archaeology museum support | $150 |
| Vermont Journalism Trust - Vt Digger | Montpelier, VT | Digital journalism news service | $150 |
| Wbur-Fm Radio | Boston, MA | Public radio | $150 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | Boston, MA | Art center support | $140 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Museum support | $140 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | Open space land preservation | $140 |
| Vermont Public Radio | Colchester, VT | Public radio support | $125 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | Boston, MA | History education | $100 |
| Friends of Weston Council on Aging | Weston, MA | Senior citizen support services | $100 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Lincoln, MA | Nature preservation | $100 |
| Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts | North Adams, MA | Museum support | $100 |
| Salvation Army | Canton, MA | Emergency alleviation | $100 |
| Weston Metco | Weston, MA | Support for local education services | $100 |
| Mount Mansfield Union High School | Jericho, VT | Ice hockey program support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $268,574 | 54 |
| 2023 | $307,837 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522309349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2776314
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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