Samuel & Nancy Jo Altschuler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 84-3187437 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$370K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | the Torch Scholarship program and Sam and Nancy Altschuler Business School Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirm | Somerville, MA | unrestricted support, the Samuel and Nancy Jo Altschuler Lab, and the Lancaster Course | $40,000 |
| Hancock United Church of Christ | Lexington, MA | General & Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | Boston, MA | My trial initiative run by Dr. Khurana | $25,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Samuel and Nancy Jo Altschuler Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Spaulding Rehab Hospital Corp | Cambridge, MA | Seacole Scholarship Program | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| American National Red Cross | Dedham, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cary Memorial Library Foundation Inc | Lexington, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New England Dream Center Inc | Shrewsbury, MA | RFK Camp and Mentoring Club | $6,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay Inc | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blessed Stephen Bellesini O S a Academy Inc | Lawrence, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boston Lyric Opera Company Inc | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Newton, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirm | Somerville, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Landmark School Inc | Prides Crossing, MA | Pride Scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Lasell University | Newton, MA | Liso Jo Altschuler Flessel Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Lazarus House Incorporated | Lawrence, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston Inc | Waltham, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Chapman Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| Lexington Symphony Inc | Lexington, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Yjk Foundation Inc | Sudbury, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mariners Church | Irvine, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| St Georges School | Middletown, RI | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Shatterproof a Nonprofit Corp | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $370,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $362,500 | 29 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622449349101607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3187437
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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