TBD Foundation
Accepts applications
TBD Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $681,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $252,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$681,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$252,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $361,000 the year before.
24% 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 | $445,400 | 22 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $361,000 | 24 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $681,000 | 29 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gerald D Cohen 180 Beacon Street 10G, Boston, MA 02116 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 734-1900 |
| Restrictions | Grants will be made only for eligible charitable purposes, which also includes social, cultural and environmental purposes. |
What TBD Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 18 | $361,000 |
| New York | 7 | $272,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $23,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $252,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $175,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $77,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $35,000 |
| Kellogg School of Management | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $23,000 |
| Institute for Nonprofit Practice | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $22,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $15,000 |
| Share Our Strength | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $11,000 |
| American Friends of Idc | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $10,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $10,000 |
| Vet Voice Foundation | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $10,000 |
| Bowdoin College | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $5,000 |
| Museum of Science | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $3,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $2,500 |
| Harvard University | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $2,500 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $2,500 |
| Community Music Center of Boston | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $2,500 |
| Mount Sinai | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $2,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $2,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $1,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Inc | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $1,000 |
| The Adventure Project Corp | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $1,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association - Massachusetts Chapter | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $1,000 |
| Boston Children's Museum | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $1,000 |
| Temple Ohabei Shalom | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $1,000 |
| All Court Enrichment | To provide needed monetary assistance to the charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald D Cohen
- Susan B Cohen
Questions people ask
Does TBD Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does TBD Foundation give?
$681,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs TBD Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald D Cohen (Trustee) and Susan B Cohen (Trustee).
What does TBD Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.