The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Foundation is a private foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $340,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $160,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$340,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $289,147 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $289,147 | 21 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $340,500 | 22 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17 | $318,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Support Religious & Charitable Programs | $160,000 |
| MIT Department of Chemistry | Support research & educ activities | $50,000 |
| MIT Hillel | Support educational and religious activities | $25,000 |
| Revolutionary Spaces | Support historic preservation | $20,000 |
| The Forward Association | Support cultural and religious activities | $10,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | Support research programs | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Jewish Temple | Support recoveryreconstruction | $10,000 |
| Jewish Journal | Support cultural and religious activities | $10,000 |
| Mattapoisett Land Trust | Support open space conservation | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Art Museum | Support educational and cultural activities | $6,000 |
| Tifereth Israel Congregation | Support religious activities | $6,000 |
| Beth Menachem Chabad | Support religious activities | $5,000 |
| BPL Leventhal Map & Education Center | Support educational programs | $5,000 |
| Temple Emeth | Support religious activities | $4,000 |
| Center for Eye Research and Education | Support Eye Research | $2,500 |
| Zeiterion Performance Center | Support cultural programs | $2,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Musicfest | Support cultural activities | $1,000 |
| Jewish Braille Institute | Support religious programs | $1,000 |
| Congregation Jeshuat Israel | Support religious activities | $1,000 |
| Boston Preservation Alliance | Support educational programs | $1,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Support cancer research | $500 |
| Touro Synagogue Foundation | Support religious activities | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee L Selwyn Judith E Selwyn
- Amanda Selwyn
- Mark D Selwyn
- Jeremy G Selwyn
Questions people ask
Does The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Foundation give?
$340,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee L Selwyn Judith E Selwyn (Trustees), Amanda Selwyn (Trustee), Mark D Selwyn (Trustee) and Jeremy G Selwyn (Trustee).
What does The Lee L and Judith E Selwyn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, science and research and arts and culture.