JSP Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JSP Family Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,500 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$48,500
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $57,789 the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $57,789 | 30 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $48,500 | 31 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
JSP Family 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 JSP Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $3,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $31,000 |
| California | 4 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $4,000 |
| Island Health and Wellness Center | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $3,500 |
| New England Innocence Project | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $3,500 |
| Women's Health Services | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $3,500 |
| Dana Farber | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $2,500 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $2,000 |
| Tinina Q Cade Foundation | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $2,000 |
| 2 Life Communities | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $2,000 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,500 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Western Ma | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Ntsad - Katie and Allie Buryk Fund | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Playworks New England | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Stone House | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Anera | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $1,000 |
| Manomet Conservation Sciences | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $500 |
| Association to Preserve Cape Cod | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $500 |
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $500 |
| Casa Myrna Vazquez | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $500 |
| Cats on Death Row | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $500 |
| AIDS Actionfenway Health | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $500 |
| International Crane Foundation | Unrestricted gift for its general purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Domenic Colasacco
- Marsha C Salett
Questions people ask
Does JSP Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JSP Family Foundation give?
$48,500 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs JSP Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Domenic Colasacco (Trustee) and Marsha C Salett (Trustee).
What does JSP Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and food and hunger.