The Profesta Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 83-2095055 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$529K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$15.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,272.
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
10% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venerini Academy | Worcester, MA | General support | $100,607 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $63,879 |
| St George Greek Orthodox Church | Centerville, MA | General support | $52,000 |
| St Michaels Orthodox Church | Southbridge, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Crossroad Institution | Cambridge, MA | General support | $25,272 |
| The American College of Greece | Boston, MA | General support | $25,090 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Cultural Center Hrisohorafiton | Worcester, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| New England Law Boston | Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Umass Medical School | Shrewsbury, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Metroplois of Boston | Brookline, MA | General support | $22,500 |
| Alpha Omega Council Inc | Foxborough, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| St Spyridon Cathedral | Worcester, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation | Boston, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Boston University School of Law | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| The Hellenic Womens Club Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $529,348 | 19 |
| 2024 | $315,244 | 14 |
| 2023 | $275,345 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631469349100913
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2095055
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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