The Ferrara Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 92-1281007 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$226K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dj Dream Fund Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $26,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Friendshipworks Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Project Citizenship Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston Inc | South Boston, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Saint Anthony Shrine | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| S E a L Foundation Inc | Lakeville, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| St Mary of the Assumption | Brookline, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Sterling Promise Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry Inc | Brookline, MA | General support | $9,500 |
| Artists for Humanity Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $7,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $7,000 |
| Christian Leaders Ministries Inc | Spring Lake, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc - Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Claremont, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation | Lincoln, RI | General support | $1,000 |
| Hanover Charities USA Inc | St Helena Island, SC | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,500 | 22 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $238,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611809349101311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1281007
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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