Habitat Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Habitat Foundation is a private foundation in Somerville, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$87,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $91,041 the year before.
58% 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 | $0 | 0 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $91,041 | 18 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $87,000 | 19 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Habitat 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 Habitat Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $34,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $17,000 |
| New York | 5 | $16,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Philharmonic | General support | $10,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Sing for Hope | General support | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Legacy Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| New Israel Fund (Bimkom) | General support | $5,000 |
| New Israel Fund (Yesh Din) | General support | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | General support | $5,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc (Blue White Future) | General support | $5,000 |
| The Sentryorg (Enough) | General support | $5,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| America Gives Inc (Hotline for Refugees & Migrants) | General support | $3,000 |
| Boston Book Festival | General support | $3,000 |
| Center for Urban Pedagogy | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Israel Story | General support | $3,000 |
| Silkroad | General support | $3,000 |
| Harvard Radio WHRB | General support | $2,000 |
| Jfrej Community (Jews for Racial & Economic Justice ) | General support | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $2,000 |
| Wbur Radio | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Moshe Safdie
Questions people ask
Does Habitat Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Habitat Foundation give?
$87,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Habitat Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Moshe Safdie (Trustee).
What does Habitat Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.