James & Melinda Rabb Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWeston, Massachusetts · EIN 38-7032850 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$499K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$14,552
Total assets$11.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $28,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Charity | $241,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Charity | $75,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Charity | $50,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Charity | $28,000 |
| Celebrity Series | Boston, MA | Charity | $27,500 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Charity | $22,600 |
| Boston Lyric Opera | Boston, MA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Newton, MA | Charity | $14,552 |
| Chron's & Colitis Foundation | Needham, MA | Charity | $12,000 |
| Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Women's Archive | Brookline, MA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Park School Fund | Brookline, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Temple Shirat Hayam | Swampscott, MA | Charity | $800 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Nantucket, MA | Charity | $150 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Boston, MA | Charity | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $499,202 | 15 |
| 2023 | $553,296 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533229349100423
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7032850
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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