The Bressler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6837456 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$407K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,800
Total assets$13.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $747 and $10,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General | $199,253 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | General | $99,651 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston, MA | General | $50,340 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | Oak Bluffs, MA | General | $5,264 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | Oak Bluffs, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Cjp - the Miriam Fund | Boston, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife | Roslindale, MA | General | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | Boston, MA | General | $1,500 |
| Fuller Craft Museum | Brockton, MA | General | $1,000 |
| 2 Life Communities | Brighton, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General | $747 |
| Boston Public Art Triennial | Boston, MA | General | $500 |
| Terezin Music Foundation | Boston, MA | General | $500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | General | $349 |
| Martha's Vineyard Film Society | Vineyard Haven, MA | General | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $406,654 | 18 |
| 2023 | $585,296 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349100034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6837456
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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