Joseph Persky Foundation
Invitation OnlyWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6057747 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$310K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Central Mass | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $54,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $20,000 |
| The Institute of Contemporary Art - Jill Medvedow Fund | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $20,000 |
| Worcester Jewish Community Center | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $18,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $15,000 |
| Greater Worcester Community Foundation | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $15,000 |
| Music Worcester | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $15,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Shrewsbury, MA | To enable donee to continue exempt function | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross - Tropical Storm Relief | Medford, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Medford, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiversity | Watertown, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Assumption University - Center for Civic Friendship | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $7,500 |
| Arts Worcester-Endowment | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Arts Worcester-Prizeendowment | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Bancroft School | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Rose Art Museumbrandeis University | Waltham, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Institute of Contemporary Art | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Umass Memorial Foundation | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Achei Tmimim Academy | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Worcester Chamber Music Society | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Mspca-Angell | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Opacum Land Trust | Sturbridge, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Worcester Public Library Foundation | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Clark Hillel | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $500 |
| Gale Free Library | Holden, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $500 |
| Quaboag and Quacumquasit Lake Association | East Brookfield, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $500 |
| Worcester Academy | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $309,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $292,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $245,175 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349100030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6057747
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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