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The Bressler Family Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $14.2M. Annual income is reported at $5.1M. Total assets have grown from $4.1M in 2011 to $14.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, The Bressler Family Foundation has made 11 grants totaling $3.7M, with a median grant of $80K. Annual giving has grown from $498K in 2021 to $3.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3M, with an average award of $338K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$61K
Average Grant
$83K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 6 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.
The Bressler Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
The Bressler Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.7M across 11 grants. The median grant size is $80K, with an average of $338K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3M.
The Bressler Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Bressler Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Bressler-Starn | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lorraine Bressler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen S Bressler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daryl Bressler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$14.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$14.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$3.7M
Average Grant
$338K
Median Grant
$80K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General HospitalGENERAL | Boston, MA | $3M | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine ArtsGENERAL | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Boston Latin SchoolGENERAL | Boston, MA | $80K | 2022 |
| Boston Symphony OrchestraGENERAL | Boston, MA | $37K | 2022 |
| New England Conservatory Of MusicGENERAL | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Community ServingsGENERAL | Jamaica Plain, MA | $42K | 2021 |
| Friends Of 2life CommunitiesGENERAL | Brighton, MA | $1K | 2021 |