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The Tommy Fuss Fund is a private trust based in WELLESLEY, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Daniel J & Rosemary B Fuss. It holds total assets of $44.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.4M. Total assets have grown from $9.9M in 2011 to $42.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of health. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, The Tommy Fuss Fund has made 19 grants totaling $5.7M, with a median grant of $185K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.7M in 2021 to $892K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.1M distributed across 5 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $56K to $2.4M, with an average award of $299K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$206K
Median Grant
$241K
Average Grant
$422K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 4 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 Tommy Fuss Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of health. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY.
The Tommy Fuss Fund has distributed a total of $5.7M across 19 grants. The median grant size is $185K, with an average of $299K. Individual grants have ranged from $56K to $2.4M.
The Tommy Fuss Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Tommy Fuss Fund is headquartered in WELLESLEY, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary B Fuss | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christian Mucha | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel J Fuss | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$987K
Total Assets
$42.1M
Fair Market Value
$41.2M
Net Worth
$42.1M
Grants Paid
$892K
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$2.4M
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $8.4M
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$5.7M
Average Grant
$299K
Median Grant
$185K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$300K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityREAL-TIME MRI NEUROFEEDBACK FOR DEPRESSION GIFT FUND - AUERBACH | New York City, NY | $287K | 2021 |
| Mclean HospitalENDOWED CHAIR - 1ST PAYMENT | Belmont, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalDISSECTING HETEROGENITY OF DEPRESSION - SMOLLER | Boston, MA | $249K | 2023 |
| Boston Children'S HospitalINDEPENDENT INVESTIGATOR AWARD | Belmont, MA | $150K | 2023 |