The Ruth and Frederick Stavis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDedham, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3448561 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$139K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$500
Total assets$392K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Senior Life | Roslindale, MA | Unrestricted | $101,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mueseum of Fine Arts Bostom | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| All Newton Music School | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Temple Shalom | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 909 Wbur | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Classicopia | Hanover, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Newbridge on the Charles | Dedham, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Currier Museum | Manchester, NH | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Dartmouth Health | Lebanon, NH | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of the Dunbar Free Library | Grantham, NH | Unrestricted | $500 |
| JCC Greater Boston | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | Concord, NH | Unrestircted | $500 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Peace Appeal | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Drs Wo Borders USA | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Boston Symphony Pops Tanglewood | Lenox, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Uod | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Enfield Shaker Musuem | Enfield, NH | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Vermont Public | Colchester, VT | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Womens Lunch Place | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Columbus Jewish Historical Society | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $75 |
| Nh Forrest Society | Concord, NH | Unrestricted | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,850 | 28 |
| 2024 | $19,085 | 27 |
| 2023 | $63,944 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631779349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3448561
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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