Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Allston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $908,825 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$908,825
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $867,750 the year before.
39% 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 | $1.0 million | 31 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $867,750 | 32 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $908,825 | 36 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
Simon B Gottlieb 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 Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 25 | $722,025 |
| New York | 4 | $61,800 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rashi School | Program support | $150,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Program support | $100,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Program support | $92,200 |
| Yad Chessad | Program supportprogram support | $50,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Program support | $31,000 |
| JCC Greater Boston | Program support | $30,000 |
| Alexander Hamilton Society | Program support | $30,000 |
| Cohen Camps | Program support | $28,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | Program support | $25,025 |
| Itrek | Program support | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Program support | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel | Program supportprogram support | $25,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Program support | $25,000 |
| Hadassah | Program support | $25,000 |
| Torah Academy | Program support | $25,000 |
| Urj Crane Lake Camp | Program support | $25,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Program supportprogram supportprogram support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School | Program support | $18,000 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School | Program support | $18,000 |
| Hebrew College | Program supportprogram supportprogram support | $15,000 |
| West End House Camp | Program support | $15,000 |
| Chabad Center of Natick | Program support | $10,000 |
| Camera | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hillel International | Program support | $10,000 |
| University of Miami Hillel | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Program support program supportprogram supportprogram support | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Program support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boston Bull Pen Project | Program support | $10,000 |
| Gateways | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | Program support | $5,000 |
| Boston Jewish Film | Program support | $5,000 |
| National Braille Press | Program support | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Program support | $3,000 |
| Hasbara Fellowship | Program support | $1,800 |
| Tifereth Raphael | Program support | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Simon B Gottlieb
- Suzanne L Tobin
- Howard S Gordon
- Lawrence Tobin
Questions people ask
Does Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation give?
$908,825 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Simon B Gottlieb (Trustee), Suzanne L Tobin (Trustee), Howard S Gordon (Trustee) and Lawrence Tobin (Trustee).
What does Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.