Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Family Founda
Preselected recipients only
Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Family Founda is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $321,230 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $22,945 and the largest $22,945. 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$321,230
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$22,945
- Largest grant$22,945
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $284,004 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $269,997 | 13 | $6.5 million |
| 2022 | $256,998 | 14 | $5.5 million |
| 2023 | $292,600 | 14 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $284,004 | 14 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $321,230 | 14 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Family Founda 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 Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Family Founda funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $206,505 |
| California | 2 | $45,890 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $45,890 |
| Colorado | 1 | $22,945 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Colledge Fund | General | $22,945 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General | $22,945 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General | $22,945 |
| Earthjustice | General | $22,945 |
| Home Base | General | $22,945 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | General | $22,945 |
| Mexican American Legal Defense Fund | General | $22,945 |
| Mspca - Angell | Generalgeneral | $22,945 |
| New England Center and Home for Veterans | General | $22,945 |
| Pine Street Inn | General | $22,945 |
| Spaulding Rehabililtation Hospital | General | $22,945 |
| The 300 Committee Land Trust | General | $22,945 |
| United Negro College Fund | Generalgeneralgeneralgeneralgeneral | $22,945 |
| United Service Orgainzation Inc | Generalgeneral | $22,945 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew A Berlin
Questions people ask
Does Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Family Founda accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Family Founda give?
$321,230 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $22,945.
Who runs Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Family Founda?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew A Berlin (Trustee).
What does Isa-Maria & David Shoolman Family Founda fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.