S S Family Foundation Inc 7563-
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 13-6271788 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BENJAMIN J WILLIAMS JR |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O WELCH FORBES 45 SCHOOL ST 5FL, BOSTON MA 021083204 |
| Phone | 6175231635 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN ANY FORM WHICH REASONABLY INFORMS THE TTEES AS TO THE EXEMPT STATUS OF THE APPLICANT, ITS GENERAL FNL SITUATION, THE REASON THE GRANT IS REQSTED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ONLY |
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
86% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwick College | Oneonta, NY | Gift to the general fund | $25,000 |
| North County School | Lake Placid, NY | Gift to the general fund | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Boston, MA | Gift to the general fund | $5,000 |
| Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | Morth Grafton, MA | Gift to the general fund | $4,000 |
| C R T P Inc | Somers, NY | Gift to the general fund | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Gift to the general fund | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Gift to the general fund | $4,000 |
| The Doe Fund | New York, NY | Gift to the general fund | $3,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Gift to the general fund | $3,000 |
| Defenders of Wild Life | Washington, DC | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Tecnoserve | Arlington, VA | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Alice Llyod College | Pippa Passes, KY | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Merrifield, VA | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Help Me See | New York, NY | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of America | Washington, DC | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
| Orbis International | New York, NY | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612329349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6271788
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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