Topol Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Topol Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$28,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$56,961
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.
83% 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 | $11,000 | 3 | $41,298 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 3 | $40,563 |
| 2025 | $28,500 | 12 | $56,961 |
How to apply
Topol Family 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 Topol Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tikkum Olam Productions | Program support | $8,000 |
| If Not Now Education Fund | Program support | $5,000 |
| Boston Latin School Assn | Program support | $5,000 |
| Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice | Program support | $3,000 |
| Circle of Nations | Program support | $2,000 |
| City Year NH | Program support | $1,000 |
| Pilgrim Congregational Church | Program support | $1,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank | Program support | $1,000 |
| Bilh Behavioral Sciences | Program support | $1,000 |
| NH Food Bank | Program support | $500 |
| Dover Food Pantry | Program support | $500 |
| Footprints Food Pantry | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Topol-Shein
- Linda Fennell
- Joanne Ostroff
- Martha Stolzer
Questions people ask
Does Topol Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Topol Family Foundation Inc give?
$28,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Topol Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Topol-Shein (President Clerk & Director), Linda Fennell (Treasurer), Joanne Ostroff (Director) and Martha Stolzer (VP & Director).
What does Topol Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.