The Outreach Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Outreach Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$40,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $39,000 | 20 | $793,243 |
| 2024 | $38,000 | 22 | $872,258 |
| 2025 | $40,500 | 21 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Outreach 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 Outreach Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $28,000 |
| New York | 4 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Comm Foundation | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/research/benefitting those in need | $7,000 |
| American Repertory Theater | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/research/benefitting those in need | $3,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectivesresearch/benefitting those in need | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted support of organization's objectives | $3,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/research/benefitting those in need | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectivesresearch/benefitting those in need | $2,000 |
| Northeastern University | Unrestricted support of organization's objectivesresearch/benefiting those in need | $2,000 |
| Point of Pride | Unrestricted support of organization's objectivesresearch/benefiting thise in need | $2,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Unrestricted support of organization's objectivesresearch/benefiting those in need | $2,000 |
| MTPC | Unrestricted support of organization's objectives | $2,000 |
| Jazz Gallery | Unrestricted support of organization's objectives | $2,000 |
| National Audobon Society | Unrestricted support of organization's objectives | $1,500 |
| ACLU | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/research/benefitting those in need | $1,000 |
| Belmont Day School | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectives/research/benefitting those in need | $1,000 |
| Cambridge School of Weston | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectivesresearch/ benefiting those in need | $1,000 |
| Jazz Foundation America | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectivesresearch/benefiting those in need | $1,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | Unrestricted support of organization's charitable objectivesresearch/benefiting those in need | $1,000 |
| University of Vermont | Unrestricted support of organization's objectivesresearch/benefiting those in need | $1,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Unrestricted support of organization's objectivesresearch/benefiting those in need | $1,000 |
| Featherstone Center for the Arts | Unrestricted support of organization's objectives | $1,000 |
| Y2Y Harvard Square | Unrestricted support of organization's objectives | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne L Palitz
Questions people ask
Does The Outreach Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Outreach Foundation give?
$40,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Outreach Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne L Palitz (Trustee).
What does The Outreach Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.