Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 92-1852417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$842K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel | Boston, MA | Jewish continuity, education and community involvement | $250,000 |
| Keshetorg | Newton, MA | Jewish continuity/lgbtq engagement | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Education, scholarship and student support | $100,000 |
| Sharsheret | Teaneck, NJ | Women's health, breast and ovarian cancer support | $100,000 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance Belgrade Maine | Belgrade Lakes, ME | Land conservation | $70,000 |
| Israaid (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | Humanitarian support, clean water and education | $25,000 |
| The Jonah Maccabee Foundation Inc | Ardsley, NY | Jewish culture, support of the arts | $25,000 |
| Equality Fund (Boston Foundation) | Boston, MA | Lgbtq+ rights | $25,000 |
| Joan G Lovering Health Center | Greenland, NH | Women's health and reproductive freedom | $20,000 |
| Boston Chamber Music Society | Cambridge, MA | Cultural arts, performance and education | $15,000 |
| Qt Library (Fractured Atlas) | Hartsdale, NY | Lgbtq+ rights | $10,870 |
| Union of Reform Judaism | Washington, DC | Jewish continuity | $10,000 |
| Maine Jewish Museum | Portland, ME | Jewish continuity | $10,000 |
| J Street Education | Washington, DC | Jewish continuity | $10,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad USA | New York, NY | Lgbtq+ rights/humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Lgbtq+ suicide prevention | $10,000 |
| Hrc Foundation | Washington, DC | Lgbtq+ rights | $10,000 |
| Jelf Jewish Educational Loan Fund | Sandy Springs, GA | Education/Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Democracy/Civil liberty | $10,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | Women's support housing stability | $5,182 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | Vineyward Haven, MA | Summer camp for disabled youth and their families | $5,000 |
| Temple Shir Tikva Wayland | Wayland, MA | Jewish continuity | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Reproductive Health Consultants | Cambridge, MA | Women's health reproductive rights | $2,500 |
| Wgbh Boston | Boston, MA | Progressive media | $2,500 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila | New York, NY | Jewish continuity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $842,052 | 25 |
| 2023 | $591,360 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513079349101856
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1852417
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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