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Gerald Flaxer Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Gerald Flaxer. It holds total assets of $480K. Annual income is reported at $339K. Total assets have decreased from $2M in 2010 to $567K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Gerald Flaxer Charitable Foundation has made 75 grants totaling $255K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $144K in 2020 to $111K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $23K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$14K
Based on 36 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gerald Flaxer Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 75 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, PA, DC.
Gerald Flaxer Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $255K across 75 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $23K.
Gerald Flaxer Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gerald Flaxer Charitable Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Raphael | TRUSTEE | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Nancy Raphael | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$148K
Total Assets
$567K
Fair Market Value
$725K
Net Worth
$567K
Grants Paid
$130K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$44K
Distribution Amount
$37K
Total: $459K
Total Grants
75
Total Giving
$255K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple IsraelTO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Boston, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Anti-Defamation LeagueTO STOP THE DEFAMATION OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND SECURE JUSTICE AND FAIR TREATMENT TO ALL | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater BostonTO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Boston, MA | $14K | 2022 |
| Boston Symphony OrchestraTO SUPPORT THE ARTS | Boston, MA | $12K | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer InstituteTO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH | Brookline, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr CollegeTO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Byrn Mawr, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Charley Davidson Lukemia Fund At MghTO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Musuem Of Fine ArtsTO SUPPORT THE ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Boston, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| WgbhTO PROVIDE NEWS TO THE COMMUNITY | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumTO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| WburTO PROVIDE NEWS TO THE COMMUNITY | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Friendship CircleTO CREATE FRIENDSHIP IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THOSE FACING ISOLATION. | Miami, FL | $4K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of TuscanyTO SUPPORT EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SERVICE | Firenze | $3K | 2022 |
| Coolidge Corner TheatreTO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND THE ARTS | Brookline, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Jewish Heritage CenterTO FUND THE EXPLORATION, PRESERVATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE HISTORY OF JEWISH FAMILIES, INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITIES IN NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND. | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Cambridge Community FoundationTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF CAMBRIDGE | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Jewish Women'S ArchiveTO DOCUMENT JEWISH WOMEN'S STORIES, ELEVATE THEIR VOICES, AND INSPIRE THEM TO BE AGENTS OF CHANGE | Brookline, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Jose Mateo Ballet TheatreTO SUPPORT THE ARTS | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Maud Morgan ArtsTO SUPPORT THE ARTS | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| National Brain Tumor AssociationTO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH | Newton, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Wellmet ProjectTO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva SchoolsTO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Agassiz VillageTO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Lexington, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties UnionTO DEFEND AND PRESERVE THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION, BILL RIGHTS, AND LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| American Jewish CommitteeTO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| American Repertory TheaterTO SUPPORT THE ARTS | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Brimmer And May SchoolTO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Chestnut Hill, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| CameraTO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Colel ChabadTO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE ISRAELI COMMUNITY | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersTO PROVIDE IMPARTIAL MEDICAL RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF WAR, DISEASE, NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Yemin Order Impact IsraelTO SUPPORT ISRAEL'S AT-RISK YOUTH | Bethesda, MD | $1K | 2022 |
| Fuller Craft MuseumTO SUPPORT THE ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Brockton, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| HaddassahTO ADVOCATE AND ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF JEWISH WOMEN | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Hospitality HomesTO SUPPORT MEDICAL ACTIVITIES | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Womens Lunch PlaceTO SUPPORT HUNGER-RELIEF AND COMBAT POVERTY FOR WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid SocietyTO PROVIDE VITAL SERVICES TO REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS AROUND THE WORLD TODAY. | Silver Spring, MD | $500 | 2022 |
| Brandeis UniversityARTS AND EDUCATION | Waltham, MA | $16K | 2020 |
| Boston Jewish Film FestivalEDUCATIONAL | West Newton, MA | $6K | 2020 |
| Hebrew Senior LifeHEALTH AND MEDICAL | Roslindale, MA | $6K | 2020 |
| Harvard UniversityART AND EDUCATION | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2020 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| The Friendship CircleEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $2K | 2020 |