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The Shribman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 846803367

The Shribman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,200 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $19,350 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$34,90028$1,454
2024$19,35021$6,251
2025$6,2003$37

How to apply

The Shribman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Shribman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$5,000
Massachusetts2$1,200

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
New York City, NY
General Operating Support$5,000
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
General Operating Support$1,000
Salem Hospital
Salem, MA
General Operating Support$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Shribman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Shribman Family Foundation give?

$6,200 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Shribman Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Peter E Shribman (Trustee) and Beth C Shribman (Trustee).

What does The Shribman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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