Philip and Bernice Krupp Foundation for Jewish Life
Accepts applications
Philip and Bernice Krupp Foundation for Jewish Life is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.9 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.9 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
35% 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 | $913,696 | 14 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 14 | $14.4 million |
| 2025 | $4.9 million | 17 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Liana Krupp One Beacon Street Suite 21200, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 556-1454 |
| What to submit | Charitable organizations should submit a completed application and other literature detailing charitable purpose and exempt cause. |
What Philip and Bernice Krupp Foundation for Jewish Life funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $3.1 million |
| Oregon | 2 | $1.1 million |
| California | 3 | $258,696 |
| New York | 2 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hand in Hand Haifa Endowment Match | Charitable donation | $1.0 million |
| The Vilna Shul Boston's Center for Jewish Culture Inc | Charitable donation | $1.0 million |
| Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston | Charitable donation | $1.0 million |
| Jewish Community Ctr of Greater Boston | Charitable donation | $600,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Chestnut Hill Inc | Charitable donation | $250,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Charitable donation | $108,696 |
| American Friends of Hand in Hand | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Bend the Arc Jewish Action Inc | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Vilna Shul | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| New Israel Fund - Emergency Safety Net - for Emergencsy Safety Net | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| T'ruah | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Jewish Studio Project | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Meet International Inc | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Keshet | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Neve Shalom-Wahat Al-Salam | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Krupp
- Douglas Krupp
- Liana Krupp
Questions people ask
Does Philip and Bernice Krupp Foundation for Jewish Life accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Philip and Bernice Krupp Foundation for Jewish Life give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Philip and Bernice Krupp Foundation for Jewish Life?
Its 2025 filing lists George Krupp (Trustee), Douglas Krupp (Trustee) and Liana Krupp (Managing Director).
What does Philip and Bernice Krupp Foundation for Jewish Life fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.