The Elsie Procter Van Buren Foundation
Invitation OnlySomerville, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3251802 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$298K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.9M
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
41% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Give Directly | New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Mass Inc | Boston, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College-Ctr for Expdg Viewpoints | Medford, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Providence, RI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Barre, VT | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Atrium School Atrium Fund | Watertown, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust Corp | Montpelier, VT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Everyday Boston | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Light | New Bedford, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | New Bedford, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lehrhaus Ctr for Jewish Life & Learning | Somerville, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $297,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631069349100618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3251802
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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