Sperling Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWayland, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6948423 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$36,000
Total assets$28.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $18,000 and $300,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| The Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| The Broad Institute Inc | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Chabad at Harvard | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $72,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Agawam, MA | Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital (Mgh) | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Downtown Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Chabad of Puerto Rico | Carolina, PR | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Chabad of Charleston | Mt Pleasant, SC | Unrestricted | $7,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,061,200 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,139,200 | 13 |
| 2022 | $1,440,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102574
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6948423
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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