Paisner Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paisner Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Natick, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,963 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $700 and the largest $25,400. 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$39,963
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$700
- Largest grant$25,400
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $43,200 the year before.
27% 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 | $37,596 | 31 | $882,356 |
| 2024 | $43,200 | 30 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $39,963 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Paisner Family Charitable 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 Paisner Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,400 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $13,163 |
| Florida | 1 | $700 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America | General support | $25,400 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Temple Shalom of Newton | General support | $2,913 |
| Temple Beth Avodah | General support | $2,800 |
| Annual Employee Appreciation Gift Fund | General support | $1,750 |
| Bentley Village Foundation Inc | General support | $700 |
| Northeastern University Hillel | General support | $600 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General support | $500 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc | General support | $100 |
| Make-A-Wish | General support | $100 |
| Oxfam America | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Marshall B Paisner
- Elaine D Paisner
- Carol J Bello
- Robert H Paisner
- Daniel E Paisner
Questions people ask
Does Paisner Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paisner Family Charitable Foundation give?
$39,963 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $700.
Who runs Paisner Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marshall B Paisner (Trustee), Elaine D Paisner (Trustee), Carol J Bello (Trustee) and Robert H Paisner (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Paisner Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.