Colatosti Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Colatosti Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lexington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $459,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$459,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $429,500 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $271,500 | 16 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $429,500 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $459,500 | 18 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Colatosti 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 Colatosti Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $420,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Mass General Brigham | General support | $100,000 |
| Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary Inc | General support | $70,000 |
| Elevate New England | General support | $50,000 |
| Grace Chapel Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Gordon College | General support | $25,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | General support | $22,000 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Fostering Hope Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Africa Inland Mission International Inc | General support | $12,000 |
| Directors of Clinical Services | General support | $6,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | f/b/o Thomas L Phillips Prayer Breakfast | $3,000 |
| New Life Ministries of New England Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Bengali Christian Ministry | General support | $1,000 |
| Boston Collaborative | General support | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Thursday Morning Men's Breakfast Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Colatosti
- Nancy Colatosti
- Thomas Colatosti Jr
- Timothy Colatosti
Questions people ask
Does Colatosti Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colatosti Family Foundation give?
$459,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Colatosti Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Colatosti (Trustee), Nancy Colatosti (Trustee), Thomas Colatosti Jr (Trustee) and Timothy Colatosti (Trustee).
What does Colatosti Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.