S S Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
S S Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$78,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $65,000 the year before.
32% 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 | $65,000 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $78,000 | 22 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Benjamin J Williams Jr C/O Welch Forbes 45 School St 5FL, Boston, MA 02108-3204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 523-1635 |
| What to submit | Applications may be submitted in any form which reasonably informs the ttees as to the exempt status of the applicant, its general fnl situation, the reason the grant is reqsted |
| Restrictions | Grants to charitable organizations only |
What S S Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hartwick College | Gift to the general fund | $25,000 |
| North County School | Gift to the general fund | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Gift to the general fund | $5,000 |
| Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | Gift to the general fund | $4,000 |
| C R T P Inc | Gift to the general fund | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Gift to the general fund | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Gift to the general fund | $4,000 |
| The Doe Fund | Gift to the general fund | $3,000 |
| Amnesty International | Gift to the general fund | $3,000 |
| Defenders of Wild Life | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Tecnoserve | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Oceana | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Alice Llyod College | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Gift to the general fund | $2,000 |
| Help Me See | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of America | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
| Orbis International | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
| American Rivers | Gift to the general fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine Semenenko
- Karin J Barkhorn
Questions people ask
Does S S Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does S S Family Foundation Inc give?
$78,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs S S Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine Semenenko (President) and Karin J Barkhorn (Secretary).
What does S S Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.