The Jennie & Samuel J Costa Education Fund
Invitation OnlyBraintree, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3031308 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$18K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$824K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley University- Di Schino | Waltham, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| Vassar College- Rodriguez | Poughkeepsie, NY | Education | $2,000 |
| Brandeis University- Sedaro | Waltham, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| Penn State University- Butler | University Park, PA | Education | $2,000 |
| Endicott College- Tripp | Beverly, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Agostin | Amherst, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| Endicott College- Trudel | Beverly, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| Bryant University- Marchese | Smithfield, RI | Education | $2,000 |
| Spa Tech Institute- Persico | North Andover, MA | Education | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349100135
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3031308
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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