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The Lee L And Judith E Selwyn Found Ation is a private trust based in CHESTNUT HILL, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Lee L Selwyn. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $533K. Total assets have grown from $526K in 2010 to $4.7M in 2024. 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 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, The Lee L And Judith E Selwyn Found Ation has made 113 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.1M in 2023 to $289K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $205K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and New York and Rhode Island. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$145K
Based on 21 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 Lee L And Judith E Selwyn Found Ation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 113 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, RI.
The Lee L And Judith E Selwyn Found Ation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 113 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $205K.
The Lee L And Judith E Selwyn Found Ation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Lee L And Judith E Selwyn Found Ation is headquartered in CHESTNUT HILL, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee L Selwyn | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judith E Selwyn | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
113
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzards Bay MusicfestSupport cultural activities | Marion, MA | $500 | 2024 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesSupport Religious Charitable Programs | Boston, MA | $205K | 2024 |
| Mit HillelSupport educational and religious activities | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Buzzards Bay CoalitionSupport Research Programs | New Bedford, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| The Forward AssociationSupport cultural and religious activit | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Mattapoisett Land TrustSupport open space conservation | Mattapoisett, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Jewish JournalSupport cultural or religious activity | Salem, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Bpl Leventhal Map & Education CenterSupport educational programs | Boston, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Tifereth Israel CongregationSupport religious activities | New Bedford, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Jewish Cemetery Assn Of MassachusettsSupport charitable activities | Needham Heights, MA | $4K | 2024 |
| Temple EmethSupport religious activities | Chestnut Hill, MA | $4K | 2024 |
| Revolutionary SpacesSupport historic preservation | Boston, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Center For Eye Research And EducationSupport Eye Research | Boston, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Beth Menachem ChabadSupport religious activities | Newton Center, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| Congregation Jeshuat IsraelSupport religious activities | Newport, RI | $1K | 2024 |
| Boston Preservation AllianceSupport educational programs | Dorchester, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| New Bedford Art MuseumSupport educational and cultural programs | New Bedford, MA | $650 | 2024 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteSupport cancer research | Boston, MA | $500 | 2024 |
| Jewish Braille InstituteSupport religious programs | New York, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Touro Synagogue FoundationSupport historic preservation | Newport, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| Music From Land'S End WarehamSupport cultural programs | New Bedford, MA | $200 | 2024 |
| Mit Department Of ChemistrySupport educ research | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |