The Reamer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Reamer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $158,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $53,000. 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$158,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$53,000
- Assets$15,596
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $192,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $127,850 | 28 | $8,752 |
| 2024 | $192,000 | 27 | $184,293 |
| 2025 | $158,000 | 28 | $15,596 |
How to apply
The Reamer Family 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 Reamer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $89,000 |
| New York | 2 | $46,000 |
| Rhode Island | 11 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The General Hospital Corporation DBA Massachusetts General Hospital | Program support | $53,000 |
| Union College | Program support | $45,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wellesley College | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jamestown Arts Center | Program support | $7,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Program support | $3,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Program support | $2,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Program support | $2,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Program support | $2,000 |
| Jamestown Historical Society | Program support | $2,000 |
| Jamestown Philomenian Library | Program support | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell | Program support | $2,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Program support | $2,000 |
| Newport Art Museum | Program support | $2,000 |
| Save the Bay | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Boston Anthenaeum | Program support | $1,500 |
| Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation (Cisf) | Program support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Public Garden | Program support | $1,000 |
| Jamestown Community Farm | Program support | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art | Program support | $1,000 |
| Redwood Library & Athenaeum | Program support | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Preservation Society of Newport County | Program support | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts University | Program support | $1,000 |
| Historic New England | Program support | $500 |
| Jamestown Community Piano Association | Program support | $500 |
| Norman Bird Sanctuary | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Norton H Reamer
Questions people ask
Does The Reamer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Reamer Family Foundation give?
$158,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Reamer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Norton H Reamer (Trustee).
What does The Reamer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.