Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $783,500 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$783,500
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$22.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $723,850 the year before.
31% 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 | $723,850 | 28 | $18.7 million |
| 2024 | $783,500 | 39 | $22.3 million |
How to apply
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr 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 Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 22 | $688,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | To support medical needs | $300,000 |
| GSD 3 Foundation | To support the community | $80,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | To support research | $60,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | To support the community | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | To support medical research | $50,000 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | To support the community | $50,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | To support conservation | $50,000 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation | To support the community | $50,000 |
| Needham Youth Hockey Association | To support the community | $32,500 |
| Squashbusters | To support the community | $27,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | To support research | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | To support research | $1,500 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | To support the community | $1,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | To support the community | $1,500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Fdn | To support the community | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To support the community | $1,500 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | To support the community | $1,000 |
| St Jude Chldrens Research Center | To support research | $1,000 |
| The Devereux Foundation | To support the community | $1,000 |
| The Thomas Jefferson Foundation | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Uso | To support the community | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | To support the community | $750 |
| Rosie's Place | To support the community | $750 |
| American Cancer Society | To support research | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | To support research | $500 |
| Charles River Center | To support the community | $500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | To support the community | $500 |
| March of Dimes | To support the community | $500 |
| Medicine for Peace | To support the community | $500 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association of America | To support the community | $500 |
| Needham Police Union | To support the community | $500 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | To support the community | $500 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | To support the community | $500 |
| Salvation Army | To support the community | $500 |
| Smile Train | To support the community | $500 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | To support research | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Reisman
- Maria Reisman
Questions people ask
Does Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr give?
$783,500 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Reisman (Trustee) and Maria Reisman (Trustee).
What does Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and environment and conservation.