James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $207,410 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$207,410
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $145,139 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $145,139 | 18 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $207,410 | 35 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb 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 James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28 | $191,730 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $5,200 |
| Illinois | 2 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | Charitable | $40,250 |
| Harvard Glee Club Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Harvard Art Museum | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Brown Risd Hillel | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Antidefimation League | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Celebrity Series | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Harvard Hillel | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Congregation Shirat Hayam | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Harvard Radcliffe Chorus | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Jewish Arts Collaborative | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Radcliffe Institute | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wbur | Charitable | $750 |
| Pao Arts Center | Charitable | $500 |
| The Wyner Family Jewish Heritage | Charitable | $250 |
| JVS | Charitable | $250 |
| New England Conservatory | Charitable | $250 |
| Temple Israel | Charitable | $200 |
| Apf | Charitable | $180 |
| Temple Emanuel | Charitable | $180 |
| Ma Audubon Society | Charitable | $100 |
| Oley Foundation | Charitable | $100 |
| Pine Street Inn | Charitable | $100 |
| Weston Forest & Trail Assn | Charitable | $100 |
| Rosie's Place | Charitable | $100 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $100 |
| Friends of Weston Public Library | Charitable | $100 |
| Boston Atheneum | Charitable | $100 |
| Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Rabb
- Melinda A Rabb
Questions people ask
Does James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb Charitable Trust give?
$207,410 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Rabb (Trustee) and Melinda A Rabb (Trustee).
What does James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.