Samuel & Nancy Jo Altschuler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Samuel & Nancy Jo Altschuler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $362,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$362,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $300,000 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,000 | 25 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $362,500 | 29 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Samuel & Nancy Jo Altschuler Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Samuel & Nancy Jo Altschuler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 22 | $325,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | the Torch Scholars program and Sam and Nancy Altschuler Business School Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirm | general & unrestricted, the samuel and nancy jo Altschuler Lab, the Lancaster Course fund | $40,000 |
| Hancock United Church of Christ | General & Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation Inc | scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | trial initiative run by Dr. Khurana | $25,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Samuel and Nancy Jo Altschuler Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Spaulding Rehab Hospital Corp | Seacole Scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| The Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | Neurotherapeutics Innovation Fund | $20,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Cary Memorial Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Landmark School Inc | To fund 2 laser cutters and 2 3D printers | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boston Lyric Opera Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirm | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lasell University | Liso Jo Altschuler Flessel Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| New England Dream Center Inc | RFK Camp and Mentoring Club | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Lazarus House Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lexington Symphony Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Yjk Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Georges School | SG Fund | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James S Altschuler
Questions people ask
Does Samuel & Nancy Jo Altschuler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samuel & Nancy Jo Altschuler Family Foundation give?
$362,500 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Samuel & Nancy Jo Altschuler Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James S Altschuler (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Samuel & Nancy Jo Altschuler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.