Robert and Virginia Shiller Foundation
Invitation OnlyBelmont, Massachusetts · EIN 46-0538779 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$740K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$20.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $425,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation America | Washington, DC | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $35,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $30,000 |
| Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute | West Beavertown, OR | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $30,000 |
| Good Food Institute | Washington, DC | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $30,000 |
| American Journalism Project | Washington, DC | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| League of Women Voters | Washington, DC | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Global Impact | Washington, DC | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Nhpbs | Durham, NH | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex County | Middletown, CT | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang | New Haven, CT | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund | Towson, MD | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Sentient Media | San Francisco, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | Boston, MA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Southport School | Southport, CT | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $602,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $485,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349102937
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0538779
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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