The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Found Ation
Invitation OnlyChestnut Hill, Massachusetts · EIN 26-3876011 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$393K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | Support Religious & Charitable Programs | $190,000 |
| Jewish Braille Institute | New York, NY | Support prep of religious materials | $75,000 |
| MIT Hillel | Cambridge, MA | Support educational and religious activities | $25,000 |
| MIT Dept of Chemistry | Cambridge, MA | Support education & research activities | $25,000 |
| Mattapoisett Land Trust | Mattapoisett, MA | Support open space conservation | $20,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | New Bedford, MA | Support research programs | $10,000 |
| Jewish Journal | Salem, MA | Support cultural and religious activities | $10,000 |
| Tifereth Israel Congregation | New Bedford, MA | Support religious activities | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Art Museum | New Bedford, MA | Support educational and cultural activities | $5,000 |
| Beth Menachem Chabad | Newton Center, MA | Support religious activities | $5,000 |
| BPL Leventhal Map & Education Center | Boston, MA | Support educational programs | $5,000 |
| Temple Emeth | Chestnut Hill, MA | Support religious activities | $4,000 |
| Center for Eye Research & Education | Boston, MA | Support Eye Research | $2,500 |
| Revolutionary Spaces | Boston, MA | Support historic preservation | $2,500 |
| Buzzards Bay Musicfest | Marion, MA | Support cultural activities | $1,000 |
| Boston Preservation Alliance | Dorchester, MA | Support educational programs | $1,000 |
| Congregation Jeshuat Israel | Newport, RI | Support religious activities | $1,000 |
| Touro Synagogue Foundation | Newport, RI | Support religious activities | $500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Support cancer research | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $393,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $340,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $289,147 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642609349100219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3876011
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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