Jean C Tempel Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrookline, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3341450 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$875K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
3% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clergy Trust of Rcab | Braintree, MA | To support charitable purposes | $115,000 |
| Community Servings | Jamaica Plain, MA | To support charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Mgb Homebase for Veterans | Charlestown, MA | To support charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Catie's Closet | Dracut, MA | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Health Equity International St Boniface Hospital Haiti | Somerville, MA | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Mgh Cancer Department | Boston, MA | Cancer research | $50,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| St Cecilia Roman Catholic Church | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| The Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center | Worcester, MA | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Zoo New England | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Boston | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | To support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Gavin Foundation for Eileen's House for Women | South Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Northeastern University -Torch Program | Boston, MA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Global Response Medicine | Charlestown, MA | Ukraine medical efforts for ptsd | $10,000 |
| Pope St John Xxiii Seminary | Weston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Rose's Bounty - Food Pantry | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Boston | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| St Francis House | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Woods Hole, MA | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Community Day Center of Waltham | Waltham, MA | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Project Hope | Boston, MA | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $875,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $1,306,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600869349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3341450
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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