The Lassor and Fanny Agoos Charity Fund
Historical FunderNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6107955 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$207K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JON SIMON |
|---|---|
| Address | 329 HARTMAN ROAD, NEWTON MA 02459 |
| Phone | 6173191450 |
| 4BRUCKSIMON@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $25,000 |
| Beth Isreal Deaconess Hospital | Brookline, MA | Support of public charity | $17,500 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | Waltham, MA | Support of public charity | $12,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Jewish Vocational Services | Santa Monica, CA | Support of public charity | $12,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $12,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $12,000 |
| 2Life Communities | Brighton, MA | Support of public charity | $6,500 |
| Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Children | Lexington, MA | Support of public charity | $6,500 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $6,000 |
| Organized Communities Against Deportation | Chicago, IL | Support of public charity | $5,500 |
| Bay Cove | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $3,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Denver, CO | Support of public charity | $3,500 |
| United Negro College Fund | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $3,500 |
| United South End Settlements | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $3,500 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | Support of public charity | $3,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics Inc | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Community Service Society of New York (Css) | Allenwood, NJ | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Connections Educational Center of West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Dorot | New York, NY | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Embracing Our Differences | Sarasota, FL | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Gateways Access to Jewish Education | Newton, MA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Girls Inc of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Hillel Council of New England | Brookline, MA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Lawyers for Children | New York, NY | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Metro West Women's Fund | Weston, MA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Nys Alliance for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse | Long Island City, NY | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Pearl S Buck International | Perkasie, PA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Toco Hills Community Alliance | Atlanta, GA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Upstream USA | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Womanade at the Pinehills Inc | Plymouth, MA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| American Nystagmus Network | Decatur, AL | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Monhegan Museum of Art and History | Monhegan Island, ME | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| El Taller Latino Americano | New York, NY | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Island Grown Initiative | Vineyard Haven, MA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Dayenu a Jewish Call to Climate Action | Richmond, CA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| The Caring Closet Guilderland | Altamont, NY | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| The Door | New York, NY | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Pittsfield Massachusetts YMCA | Pittsfield, MA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Friends of Mvy Radio | West Tisbury, MA | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Girls Actively Participating Gap | Jackson, WY | Support of public charity | $2,500 |
| New England Holocaust Memorial | Boston, MA | Support of public charity | $1,250 |
| Smartaid Inc | San Marcos, TX | Support of public charity | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $207,250 | 46 |
| 2024 | $203,100 | 47 |
| 2023 | $199,500 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621469349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6107955
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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