Paul and Joanne Egerman Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $235,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$235,000
- Assets$29.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 13 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 17 | $24.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 17 | $29.2 million |
How to apply
Paul and Joanne Egerman 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 Paul and Joanne Egerman Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $425,000 |
| California | 4 | $275,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $257,000 |
| New York | 4 | $185,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yampol - Egerman Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted charitable gift | $235,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Unrestricted charitable gift | $217,000 |
| Museum of Science | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200,000 |
| Jewish Currents | Unrestricted charitable gift | $125,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Boston Workers Circle | Unrestricted charitable gift | $45,000 |
| T'ruah | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Harlem Stories Project Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| If Not Now Education Fund | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Keshet Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Progressive Change Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Color of Change | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Hand in Hand | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Human Relations Services Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| The Olga Lengyet Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Egerman
- Joanne Egerman
- Benjamin Chigier
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Joanne Egerman Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul and Joanne Egerman Family Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Paul and Joanne Egerman Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Egerman (Trustee), Joanne Egerman (Trustee) and Benjamin Chigier (Trustee).
What does Paul and Joanne Egerman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.