Press Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Press Family Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,400 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$40,400
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$839,632
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,650 the year before.
54% of its 2024 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 | $36,650 | 22 | $775,439 |
| 2024 | $40,400 | 27 | $839,632 |
How to apply
Press Family 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 Press Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $31,150 |
| New York | 5 | $7,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra | To provide exceptional performances and critical music education programs | $7,500 |
| Benjamin R Cardozo School of Lawyeshiva University | Provides legal education | $2,500 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | Provides camp opportunities for children with disabilities. | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Religious education | $2,400 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth | Provides educational and other services to youths. | $2,000 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Inc | For education and hunger assistance for underprivileged children | $1,800 |
| Hadassah | Medical care and research. | $1,500 |
| Pilgrim Hall Museum | To support the educational and community outreach activities of the oldest public museum. | $1,500 |
| The Harvard Krokodiloes | Student acappella singing group | $1,200 |
| American Friends of Magan David Adom | Provides a rapid and skilled emergency medical response, including disaster, ambulance and blood services to israel's 8 milliom people each year. | $1,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | For assistance to elderly and disabled | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| MWJDS (Metrowest Jewish Day School) | Religious education | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Supports environmental protection | $1,000 |
| Plymouth Independent | Provides news on community matters | $1,000 |
| Plymouth Public Library Foundation | Donation to support the public library. | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Provides public advocacy on civil rights issues. | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous | Financial support for non-jews who rescued jews during the holocaust and preservation of their legacy | $1,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Support for educational initiatives | $1,000 |
| The Spire | Provides support to community performance art center. | $1,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center | Medical education and research | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Preserving yiddish manuscripts and providing education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $750 |
| St Paul's Parish | Provides religious services | $500 |
| Beki Congregation | Religious donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Adelita Press
Questions people ask
Does Press Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Press Family Foundation give?
$40,400 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Press Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adelita Press (Trustee).
What does Press Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.