Douglass Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Douglass Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,600 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$49,600
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$339,551
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,700 the year before.
63% 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 | $12,300 | 3 | $357,828 |
| 2024 | $32,700 | 5 | $362,070 |
| 2025 | $49,600 | 8 | $339,551 |
How to apply
Douglass Family Charitable 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $49,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MGH | General | $25,000 |
| Home Base | General | $15,000 |
| Pathway for Children | General | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General | $2,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | General | $1,000 |
| Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute | General | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General | $500 |
| Lanesville Community Center | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Douglass
- Robert F Bodio Jr
Questions people ask
Does Douglass Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Douglass Family Charitable Foundation give?
$49,600 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Douglass Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rebecca Douglass (Trustee) and Robert F Bodio Jr (Trustee).