Minow Family Foundation
Historical FunderCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 36-6169301 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $120,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MINOW FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 FRESH POND PARKWAY, CAMBRIDGE MA 02138 |
| Phone | 6175125156 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM IS SUGGESTED, ALTHOUGH NOT REQUIRED. NO SPECIAL MATERIAL IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
81% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Nnmjbm Plant for Our Children | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Beyond Legal Aid | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kanoon Magnet School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $960,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,185,330 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349106404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6169301
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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