The Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,200 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,500. 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$39,200
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$428,528
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $41,750 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,000 | 15 | $270,445 |
| 2024 | $41,750 | 18 | $357,148 |
| 2025 | $39,200 | 13 | $428,528 |
How to apply
The Christopher W Schlesinger 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 The Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $36,200 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Institute | Elevate health, food, and environmental equity | $10,500 |
| Westport Food Pantry | Food bank | $6,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | Protect clean water | $5,250 |
| New Bedford Light Inc | To provide public service journalism for free to community | $4,500 |
| Westport Land Trust | Land conservation | $2,500 |
| Future Chefs | Prepares teens for successful life and work after high school | $2,000 |
| Hope & Main | Community development | $2,000 |
| Only A Child | Support children in poverty | $2,000 |
| Our Sisters School | Education devlopment | $2,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad | Lgbtq refugee and asylum seeker support | $1,000 |
| Narrows Center for the Arts | Culture and art development | $1,000 |
| Mspca | Animal shelter providing adoption and services for animals | $250 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research through dana-farber cancer institute | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher W Schlesinger
- Dalton Perras
- Susan Schlesinger
- Alison Sever Westbrook
- Bart Bussink
- Lekei Jacobs
Questions people ask
Does The Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation give?
$39,200 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher W Schlesinger (Trustee), Dalton Perras (Trustee), Susan Schlesinger (Trustee) and Alison Sever Westbrook (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Christopher W Schlesinger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and health.