Privitere Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Privitere Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$117,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$999,707
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $108,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $97,700 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $108,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $117,500 | 15 | $999,707 |
How to apply
Privitere 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 Privitere Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $66,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $14,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Law School | Student health & wellness fund donation | $25,000 |
| Colby College | Gordon center for creative & performing arts donation | $25,000 |
| Cam Neely Foundation | Neely house donation | $25,000 |
| Sons of Italy Western Foundation | Sons of italy scholarship donation | $10,000 |
| Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company | The 1638 fund charitable trust donation | $10,000 |
| Sons of Italy Foundation | Nela scholarship donation | $7,000 |
| Sons of Italy Foundation | Nela awards gold sponsor donation | $5,000 |
| Boston College Law School | Maroun sponsor donation | $2,500 |
| Old West End Housing Corporation | Museum donation | $2,000 |
| Sons of Italy Ny Grand Lodge Foundation | Garibaldi meucci museum donation | $1,000 |
| Sons of Italy Ma Charities & Education Trust Donation | Ma charities & education trust donation | $1,000 |
| Sons of Italy Foundation | Amici circle donation | $1,000 |
| Ma Bar Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Community Action Agency of Somerville | Rental assistance & housing stabilization donation | $1,000 |
| Vince Farragamo Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Privitera
- Toni-Ann Privitera
- Francis D Privitera
- Jeannine Privitera
- Francis D Privitera Jr
- Philip J Privitera
Questions people ask
Does Privitere Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Privitere Family Charitable Foundation give?
$117,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Privitere Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea Privitera (Trustee), Toni-Ann Privitera (Trustee), Francis D Privitera (Trustee) and Jeannine Privitera (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Privitere Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.