Joseph Persky Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph Persky Foundation is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $309,500 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $54,000. 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$309,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$54,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $292,500 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $245,175 | 32 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $292,500 | 31 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $309,500 | 33 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Joseph Persky 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 Joseph Persky Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 31 | $293,500 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Central Mass | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $54,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $20,000 |
| The Institute of Contemporary Art - Jill Medvedow Fund | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $20,000 |
| Worcester Jewish Community Center | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $18,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $15,000 |
| Greater Worcester Community Foundation | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $15,000 |
| Music Worcester | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $15,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | To enable donee to continue exempt function | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross - Tropical Storm Relief | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiversity | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Assumption University - Center for Civic Friendship | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $7,500 |
| Arts Worcester-Endowment | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Arts Worcester-Prizeendowment | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Bancroft School | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Rose Art Museumbrandeis University | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Institute of Contemporary Art | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Umass Memorial Foundation | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Achei Tmimim Academy | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $5,000 |
| Worcester Chamber Music Society | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Mspca-Angell | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Opacum Land Trust | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Worcester Public Library Foundation | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $1,000 |
| Clark Hillel | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $500 |
| Gale Free Library | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $500 |
| Quaboag and Quacumquasit Lake Association | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $500 |
| Worcester Academy | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Persky
- Marlene Persky
- Suzanne G Persky
- Warren E Persky
- Lauren Persky
- Joseph Persky
Questions people ask
Does Joseph Persky Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph Persky Foundation give?
$309,500 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Joseph Persky Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David A Persky (Pres.,treas & Director), Marlene Persky (Secretary & Director), Suzanne G Persky (Director) and Warren E Persky (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph Persky Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and human services.