S Melvin Rines Foundation
Invitation OnlyArlington, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2781175 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $5,000.
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.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unh Foundation | Durham, NH | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Friends of Weston Council on Aging | Weston, MA | Unrestricted use for the charity's purpose. | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Southport Historical | Southport, ME | Unrestricted use for the charity's purpose. | $5,000 |
| Grace Church - Avon | Avon, MA | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,650). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,150 | 5 |
| 2024 | $55,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $48,950 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103261
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2781175
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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