The Jack Satter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jack Satter Foundation is a private foundation in Salem, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.8 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$6.8 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$59.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $7.3 million the year before.
11% 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 | $6.4 million | 59 | $60.0 million |
| 2024 | $7.3 million | 58 | $59.8 million |
| 2025 | $6.8 million | 53 | $59.4 million |
How to apply
The Jack Satter 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 Jack Satter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 36 | $5.1 million |
| Florida | 11 | $1.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $400,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Psychosis care program | $1.0 million |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Gillian reny stepping strong center for trauma innovation breakthrough award endowment | $600,000 |
| Catie's Closet | General operating support | $400,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | Spaulding pediatric patient and family care | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Dementia care collaborative | $350,000 |
| Els for Autism | Challenge grant for the recreation and adult services programs. The challenge grant will require a 1 to .25 match annually | $326,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife Inc | Hebrew rehabilitation center's brain stimulation and home-based neuromodulation program | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | The massgeneral institute for neurodegenerative disease (mind) young investigators program | $300,000 |
| Minding Your Mind | Mental health educaiton programs in massachusetts | $250,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | To expand the inspire translational research hub spark grants, specifically allocated to neurological sciences and cancer, and to launch ignition grants | $200,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Gillian reny stepping strong center for trauma innovation leadership team | $200,000 |
| Hanley Foundation | Casa flores | $200,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver support program | $200,000 |
| Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County | Program expansion | $200,000 |
| Children's Hospital Corporation | Expanding the pipeline of school-based behavioral health services | $166,667 |
| Children's Hospital Corporation | Child life services | $150,000 |
| Minding Your Mind | Program expansion in florida | $150,000 |
| Rivers School Corporation | To establish the satter scholars program | $150,000 |
| Hanley Foundation | Recovery support for families affected by substance use disorder | $125,000 |
| American Cancer Society | In-house hope lodge shuttle service program | $100,000 |
| Beacon Academy | Alumni and summer programs | $100,000 |
| Edvestors Inc | Math is for everyone initiative | $100,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife Inc | General operating support for the jack satter house. | $100,000 |
| One Mission | General program support in boston | $100,000 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | Emergency financial assistance for disabled veterans | $100,000 |
| Zeno Mountain Farm | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Catie's Closet | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Cotting School Inc | Project bridges and transition services | $60,000 |
| Furry Friends Humane Inc | Shelter to service dog program | $50,000 |
| Quantum House Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Rivers School Corporation | To establish the satter scholars program | $50,000 |
| Accessportamerica Inc | The gait trainer program | $30,000 |
| Accessportamerica Inc | Summer sport program at watch city | $30,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | Harris edward "teddy" malasky memorial fund | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | In memory of richard slifka | $5,000 |
| Daniel's Table Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Callahan Senior Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife Inc | Fbo the jack satter house for kosher dining | $5,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife Inc | Fbo the jack satter house for kosher dining | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Levy
- Sylvia Levy
- Eric M Wolf
- Mary Lou Cocci
Questions people ask
Does The Jack Satter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jack Satter Foundation give?
$6.8 million in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Jack Satter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel Levy (Trustee), Sylvia Levy (Trustee), Eric M Wolf (Trustee) and Mary Lou Cocci (Trustee).
What does The Jack Satter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.