Trefler Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3369962 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$18.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,050,000 |
| Year Up | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Ma League of Community Health Centers | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $75,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School | Dedham, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $57,000 |
| Ellie Fund | Needham, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Leadership Brainery | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $40,000 |
| Union Capital Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts Alliance for Early College | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $35,000 |
| The Teachers Lounge | Roslindale, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $35,000 |
| Duet Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Embrace Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Mspca Angell | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Ma | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $7,620 |
| Center for Teen Empowerment | Dorchester, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Haley House | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Necat | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Social Capital Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Boston Raiders Youth Football and Cheer Pop Warner Little Scholars | Hyde Park, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| One Love Sports Academy | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $350,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,557,120 | 20 |
| 2024 | $285,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $685,500 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3369962
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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