Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $842,052 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$842,052
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $591,360 the year before.
68% 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 | $591,360 | 12 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $842,052 | 25 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc 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 Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $510,182 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $80,000 |
| New York | 5 | $56,870 |
| California | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel | Jewish continuity, education and community involvement | $250,000 |
| Keshetorg | Jewish continuity/lgbtq engagement | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Education, scholarship and student support | $100,000 |
| Sharsheret | Women's health, breast and ovarian cancer support | $100,000 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance Belgrade Maine | Land conservation | $70,000 |
| Israaid (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc | Humanitarian support, clean water and education | $25,000 |
| The Jonah Maccabee Foundation Inc | Jewish culture, support of the arts | $25,000 |
| Equality Fund (Boston Foundation) | Lgbtq+ rights | $25,000 |
| Joan G Lovering Health Center | Women's health and reproductive freedom | $20,000 |
| Boston Chamber Music Society | Cultural arts, performance and education | $15,000 |
| QT Library (Fractured Atlas) | Lgbtq+ rights | $10,870 |
| Union of Reform Judaism | Jewish continuity | $10,000 |
| Maine Jewish Museum | Jewish continuity | $10,000 |
| J Street Education | Jewish continuity | $10,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad USA | Lgbtq+ rights/humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Trevor Project | Lgbtq+ suicide prevention | $10,000 |
| HRC Foundation | Lgbtq+ rights | $10,000 |
| Jelf Jewish Educational Loan Fund | Education/scholarships | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Democracy/civil liberty | $10,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | Women's support housing stability | $5,182 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | Summer camp for disabled youth and their families | $5,000 |
| Temple Shir Tikva Wayland | Jewish continuity | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Reproductive Health Consultants | Women's health reproductive rights | $2,500 |
| WGBH Boston | Progressive media | $2,500 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila | Jewish continuity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc Maxwell
- Scott Squillace
Questions people ask
Does Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc give?
$842,052 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marc Maxwell (Director, Ceo, Treasurer) and Scott Squillace (Director, Clerk).
What does Maxwell Sedel Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.