Fine Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Fine Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $188,050 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $76,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$188,050
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$76,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $166,480 the year before.
56% 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 | $311,891 | 29 | $183,390 |
| 2024 | $166,480 | 25 | $309,809 |
| 2025 | $188,050 | 32 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael A Smith co FFC Capital Corp One PPG Place Suite 1670, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 444-3521, msmith@thefinefoundation.org |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry |
| Restrictions | Geographical location: Boston, Israel Charitable Field: Jewish Life, Education |
What Fine Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $126,250 |
| New York | 6 | $31,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $11,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston | General Support | $76,000 |
| AID Coalition | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boston Jewish Film Festival | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General Support | $10,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General Support | $8,000 |
| Vilna Shul Boston's Center for Jewish Culture | General Support | $6,100 |
| American Friends of Maoz-Seal | General Support | $5,000 |
| Brandeis University | General Support | $5,000 |
| Israeli-American Council | General Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston | General Support | $5,000 |
| Reut USA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Gann Academy | General Support | $4,000 |
| Impact Israel Inc | General Support | $3,600 |
| Boston Public Art Triennial | General Support | $3,000 |
| John Hay Estate at the Fells | General Support | $2,500 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | General Support | $2,500 |
| Lake Sunapee Protective Association | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust | General Support | $2,000 |
| Chabad Center of Brookline | General Support | $1,800 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General Support | $1,800 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | General Support | $1,250 |
| American Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors of Greater Boston | General Support | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Arava Institute | General Support | $1,000 |
| Gateways Access to Jewish Education | General Support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | General Support | $1,000 |
| New London Barn Playhouse | General Support | $1,000 |
| OneTable | General Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Tracy Memorial Library | General Support | $500 |
| New London Outing Club | General Support | $500 |
| New London Police Benevolent Association | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Fine
- Rachel Fine
Questions people ask
Does Fine Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fine Family Charitable Foundation give?
$188,050 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Fine Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Fine (Chair) and Rachel Fine (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Fine Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.