Ellen S Jaffe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ellen S Jaffe Foundation is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,300 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$87,300
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $98,500 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 | $116,300 | 13 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $98,500 | 7 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $87,300 | 12 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Ellen S Jaffe 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 Ellen S Jaffe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $61,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,500 |
| New York | 4 | $8,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morselife Foundation Inc | General purpose of the organization | $35,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | General purpose of the organization | $12,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | General purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | General purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | General purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Israel Tennis and Education Center | General purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Glazer Hall | General purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General purpose of the organization | $1,800 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General purpose of the organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Shapiro-Jaffe
Questions people ask
Does Ellen S Jaffe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellen S Jaffe Foundation give?
$87,300 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ellen S Jaffe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Shapiro-Jaffe (Trustee).
What does Ellen S Jaffe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.