Charles Robert Gens Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles Robert Gens Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,750 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $7,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,750
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$7,250
- Assets$434,905
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,150 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,500 | 5 | $315,619 |
| 2024 | $19,150 | 5 | $436,574 |
| 2025 | $20,750 | 5 | $434,905 |
How to apply
| Contact | Barry Gens Executive Director 96 Esty Farm Road, Newton Center, MA 02459 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 658-6011 |
| What to submit | Written application with brief statement of intent |
What Charles Robert Gens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $18,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Rehab Hospital | General | $7,250 |
| Hebrew College | General | $4,500 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General | $3,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | General | $2,750 |
| American Cancer Assocaiation | General | $2,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Gens
- Diane Gens
Questions people ask
Does Charles Robert Gens Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles Robert Gens Foundation give?
$20,750 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Charles Robert Gens Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry Gens (Executive Director) and Diane Gens (Director).
What does Charles Robert Gens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.