Howard & Robin Reisman Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Howard & Robin Reisman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Braintree, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $430,195 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $140 and the largest $175,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$430,195
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$140
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $399,480 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $399,480 | 34 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $430,195 | 31 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
Howard & Robin Reisman Charitable Trust 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 Howard & Robin Reisman Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 26 | $253,115 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $175,200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $280 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | To support education | $175,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | To support the community | $160,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | To assist an organization that help people with disabilities | $30,000 |
| Concord Academy | To support educational needs | $25,000 |
| Newton Wellesly Hospital | To support research | $25,000 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon School | To support education | $6,050 |
| Wellesley College | To support educational needs | $2,500 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | To support the community | $2,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | To support conservation | $1,500 |
| Dover Land Conservation Trust | To support conservation | $500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | To support the community | $280 |
| Barnstable Land Trust | To support the community | $250 |
| Brown Risd Hillel Foundation | To support education | $200 |
| Medfield Animal Shelter | To support the community | $150 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | To support the arts | $140 |
| Trustees of Reservations | To support the community | $140 |
| WGBH | To support the community | $120 |
| Boston College | To support education | $100 |
| Chicago Free School | To support education | $100 |
| Dover Firefighters Fund | To support the community | $100 |
| Dover Historical Society | To support the community | $100 |
| Dover Police Association | To support the community | $100 |
| Friends of Dover Council on Aging | To support the community | $100 |
| Friends of Dover Town Library | To support the community | $100 |
| Land's Sake Farm | To support the community | $100 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | To support wildlife conservation | $100 |
| Mspca | To support the community | $100 |
| Weston Garden Club | To support conservation | $100 |
| Weston Historical Society | To support the community | $100 |
| Mass Horticutural Society | To support conservation | $90 |
| Native Plant Trust | To support conservation | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard M Reisman
- Robin Reisman
Questions people ask
Does Howard & Robin Reisman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard & Robin Reisman Charitable Trust give?
$430,195 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $140.
Who runs Howard & Robin Reisman Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard M Reisman (Trustee) and Robin Reisman (Trustee).
What does Howard & Robin Reisman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.