Fan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrookline, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6925866 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$215K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Tufts College | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Chinese Historical Society of Ne | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| MIT | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Harvard University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Addgene | Watertown, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arnold Arboterum | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Asian Community Fund - the Boston Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Asian Yes | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brookline Teen Center | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| South Cove Manor Nursing | Quincy, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brookline Library Foundation | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Golden Age Center | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $210,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531359349103038
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6925866
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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