Richard and Diane Schmalensee Foundation
Invitation OnlyWellesley Hills, Massachusetts · EIN 20-3560276 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$52K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$795K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources for the Future | Washington, DC | Charitable-Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Massbay Cc Foundation | Wellesley Hills, MA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mgh Genitourinary Cancer Research Fund | Boston, MA | Charitable - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear | Boston, MA | Charitable - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Chestnut Hill, MA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Pioneer Inst for Public Policy Research | Boston, MA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | Charitable - unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cambodian Village Fund | San Diego, CA | Charitable - unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Charitable-Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Donation - unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Donation - unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,250 | 12 |
| 2024 | $54,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $192,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102647
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3560276
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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