Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.1 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$8.1 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$179 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.6 million the year before.
35% 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 | $9.6 million | 76 | $176 million |
| 2024 | $8.1 million | 77 | $179 million |
How to apply
Paul & Phyllis Fireman 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 37 | $3.9 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $1.7 million |
| New Jersey | 16 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 4 | $351,000 |
| New York | 5 | $280,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $185,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton Hospital | For donee's exempt purpose | $1.8 million |
| Emory University (Foundation) | For donee's exempt purpose | $1.2 million |
| The People's Park Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $750,000 |
| American Junior Golf Association | For donee's exempt purpose | $550,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | For donee's exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston | For donee's exempt purpose | $400,000 |
| Liberty Science Center | For donee's exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Columbia University | For donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | For donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Babson College | For donee's exempt purpose | $130,000 |
| Project Hope | For donee's exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| One Family Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $110,000 |
| Elon University | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Team Impact | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for Performing Arts | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| The Nagen Project Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Tabor Academy (Foundation) | For donee's exempt purpose | $95,000 |
| Rivers School Corporation | For donee's exempt purpose | $85,000 |
| Trustees of Union College | For donee's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | For donee's exempt purpose | $55,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Georgetown University | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Hurley Family Foundation Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Team Walker Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Fair Share Housing Center Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge | For donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Manna From Heaven | For donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Cape Kid Meals | For donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Golf Fore Fun DBA First Tee-Central Carolina | For donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Primetime Sports Academy | For donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Angelacares Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | For donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| US Challenge Cup Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Community Servings | For donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| La Colaborativa Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Fireman
- Phyllis Fireman
Questions people ask
Does Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation give?
$8.1 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Fireman (Trustee) and Phyllis Fireman (Trustee).
What does Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.