Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNeedham, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6965549 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$784K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$22.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $27,500.
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
43% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | To support medical needs | $300,000 |
| Gsd 3 Foundation | Cheshire, CT | To support the community | $80,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Chestnut Hill, MA | To support research | $60,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | Boston, MA | To support the community | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | To support medical research | $50,000 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | Boston, MA | To support the community | $50,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | South Weymouth, MA | To support conservation | $50,000 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation | Newton, MA | To support the community | $50,000 |
| Needham Youth Hockey Association | Needham, MA | To support the community | $32,500 |
| Squashbusters | Boston, MA | To support the community | $27,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Boston, MA | To support research | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | To support research | $1,500 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | Lanham, MD | To support the community | $1,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | To support the community | $1,500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Fdn | Kansas City, MO | To support the community | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | To support the community | $1,500 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | Boston, MA | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | To support the community | $1,000 |
| St Jude Chldrens Research Center | Newton, MA | To support research | $1,000 |
| The Devereux Foundation | Rutland, MA | To support the community | $1,000 |
| The Thomas Jefferson Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | To support the community | $750 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | To support the community | $750 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | To support research | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Boston, MA | To support research | $500 |
| Charles River Center | Needham, MA | To support the community | $500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | To support the community | $500 |
| March of Dimes | Westborough, MA | To support the community | $500 |
| Medicine for Peace | Washington, DC | To support the community | $500 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association of America | Cherry Hill, NJ | To support the community | $500 |
| Needham Police Union | Southborough, MA | To support the community | $500 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Penngrove, CA | To support the community | $500 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | To support the community | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Waltham, MA | To support the community | $500 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | To support the community | $500 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Dallas, TX | To support research | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $783,500 | 39 |
| 2023 | $723,850 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349102300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6965549
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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