The Hamermesh Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3493147 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,556.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD HAMERMESH |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 CHARLES ST SOUTH UNIT PH2C, BOSTON MA 02116 |
| Phone | 6174130677 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Beth Isreal Medical Center | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center | Vineyard Haven, MA | Charitable | $5,556 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Boston | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Temple Shalom of Newton | West Newton, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Joey Fund Cystic Fibrosis | Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | Oak Bluffs, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Artsit for Humanity | Boston, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| New England Conservatory | Boston, ME | Charitable | $250 |
| Boston Center for the Arts | Boston, MA | Charitable | $150 |
| Harvard Art Galleries | Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $125 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,081 | 12 |
| 2024 | $70,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $85,472 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349101665
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3493147
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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