The Ilene Beal Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWeston, Massachusetts · EIN 47-7387821 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$865K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$18.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber | Boston, MA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $200,000 |
| Ellie Fund for Breast Cancer | Needham, MA | Support for cancer patients and their families | $140,000 |
| The Wily Network | West Roxbury, MA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $75,000 |
| The Courageous Parents Network | Newton, MA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $75,000 |
| Hospitality Homes | Mariposa, CA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $50,000 |
| Mayer Concert | Cambridge, MA | Support for cancer patients and their families | $42,000 |
| The Boston House | Brookline, MA | Support for cancer patients and their families | $40,000 |
| Water Compass | Boston, MA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $40,000 |
| Runway for Recovery | Newburyport, MA | For its legal medical partnership | $25,000 |
| Shelter Music Boston | Arlington, MA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $25,000 |
| Children's Room | Arlington, MA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $15,000 |
| Camp Casco | Sudbury, MA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $8,000 |
| Onemission | Westborough, MA | Purpose designated by the recipient | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $865,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $805,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349100805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7387821
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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