The Ferrara Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ferrara Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $8,250 and the largest $26,000. 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$225,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$8,250
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
96% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $238,000 | 20 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 1 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $225,500 | 22 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
The Ferrara Foundation Inc 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 Ferrara Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $200,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DJ Dream Fund Inc | General support | $26,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University | General support | $25,000 |
| Friendshipworks Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Project Citizenship Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Saint Anthony Shrine | General support | $10,000 |
| S E A L Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| St Mary of the Assumption | General support | $10,000 |
| Sterling Promise Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry Inc | General support | $9,500 |
| Artists for Humanity Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Christian Leaders Ministries Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc - Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Pelotonia | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | General support | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Hanover Charities USA Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John M Ferrara
- Kathleen A Ferrara
- Claudia Ferrara
- Alfred John Ferrara
- Jack Ferrara
Questions people ask
Does The Ferrara Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ferrara Foundation Inc give?
$225,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $8,250.
Who runs The Ferrara Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John M Ferrara (Director, President), Kathleen A Ferrara (Director, Clerk), Claudia Ferrara (Director, Vice President) and Alfred John Ferrara (Director, Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Ferrara Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and food and hunger.