Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAllston, Massachusetts · EIN 85-6164064 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$909K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$18,000
Total assets$15.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashi School | Dedham, MA | Program support | $150,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Newton, MA | Program support | $92,200 |
| Yad Chessad | Waltham, MA | Program supportprogram support | $50,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Needham, MA | Program support | $31,000 |
| JCC Greater Boston | Newton, MA | Program support | $30,000 |
| Alexander Hamilton Society | Washington, DC | Program support | $30,000 |
| Cohen Camps | Wellesley, MA | Program support | $28,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | Framingham, MA | Program support | $25,025 |
| Itrek | New York, NY | Program support | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel | New York, NY | Program supportprogram support | $25,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Seattle, WA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Hadassah | Newton, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Torah Academy | Brookline, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Urj Crane Lake Camp | Great Barrington, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Boston, MA | Program supportprogram supportprogram support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School | Watertown, MA | Program support | $18,000 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School | Newton, MA | Program support | $18,000 |
| Hebrew College | Newton, MA | Program supportprogram supportprogram support | $15,000 |
| West End House Camp | Parsonsfield, ME | Program support | $15,000 |
| Chabad Center of Natick | Natick, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Camera | Boston, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Program support | $10,000 |
| University of Miami Hillel | Coral Gables, FL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Boston, MA | Program support program supportprogram supportprogram support | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Teaneck, NJ | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boston Bull Pen Project | Needham, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Gateways | Newton, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | Boston, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Boston Jewish Film | Newon, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| National Braille Press | Boston, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Program support | $3,000 |
| Hasbara Fellowship | New York, NY | Program support | $1,800 |
| Tifereth Raphael | Brighton, MA | Program support | $1,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $908,825 | 36 |
| 2024 | $867,750 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,016,750 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600849349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6164064
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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