The Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Somerville, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $458,500 in 89 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$458,500
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $218,005 the year before.
23% 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 | $219,710 | 89 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $218,005 | 72 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $458,500 | 89 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
The Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes 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 Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $275,000 |
| Massachusetts | 44 | $67,250 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $59,000 |
| New York | 20 | $26,750 |
| Illinois | 3 | $12,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $3,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mendelsohn | Annual fund | $250,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Shafran planetarium | $25,000 |
| The Cultural Landscape Foundation | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| The Cultural Landscape Foundation | The landscape prize | $25,000 |
| Boston Architectural College | Bac exhibition program | $10,000 |
| Chicago Mobile Makers | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Annual fund | $8,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Leukemia research and ccl | $5,000 |
| The Cultural Landscape Foundation | Soak it up conference | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Chicago Mobile Makers | New bedford seaport art walk installation | $2,500 |
| Free Speech for People | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Free Speech for People | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| ISRAEL21C | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Lahaina Restoration Foundation | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| New Israel Fund | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| New Israel Fund | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Passim | Club passim | $2,500 |
| Project Education | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Public Media Company | Public media bridge fund | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Fund for wbur | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Fund for wbur | $2,500 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Hudson Opera House Inc | Giulio cesare opera | $2,000 |
| Kaatsbaan Cultural Park | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| One Community NYC | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Harvard University | Presidential priorities fund | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | Annual fund | $1,500 |
| Our Sisters School Inc | Annual fund | $1,500 |
| Westport Food Pantry | Annual fund | $1,500 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust | Annual fund | $1,500 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust | Annual fund | $1,500 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Boston Neighborhood Community Land Trust | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Annual fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Shafran
- Rob Haimes
Questions people ask
Does The Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes Foundation Inc give?
$458,500 in tax year 2025, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Shafran (President/Director) and Rob Haimes (Treasurer/Director).
What does The Joan Shafran and Rob Haimes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.