Pericles Partners Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pericles Partners Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlestown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,363 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,363 and the largest $50,000. 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$160,363
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,363
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,500 the year before.
86% 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 | $247,773 | 14 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $10,500 | 1 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $160,363 | 7 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Pericles Partners 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 Pericles Partners Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $110,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,363 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Operational and program support | $50,000 |
| Homestart Inc | To help end and prevent homelessness | $50,000 |
| The Shipley School | Operational and program support | $20,000 |
| Promised Land Ministries International | Operational and program support | $10,363 |
| Connecticut College | Operational and program support | $10,000 |
| Esparanza | Operational and program support | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Operational and program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Zimmerman
- David Zimmerman
- Claire Zimmerman
- James Zimmerman
Questions people ask
Does Pericles Partners Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pericles Partners Foundation Inc give?
$160,363 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,363.
Who runs Pericles Partners Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Zimmerman (President), David Zimmerman (Treasurer and Clerk), Claire Zimmerman (Director) and James Zimmerman (Director).
What does Pericles Partners Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.