Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,391,850 (from 2023 990-PF Filing Data)
- Grant Range: $2,000 - $339,000 (based on third-party aggregated 990 records)
- Geographic Focus: Primarily Massachusetts, with some grants to organisations in New York and District of Columbia (based on recent 990-PF records)
- Application Method: No public application process
- Number of Grants: 23 grants (based on third-party aggregated 990 records)
- Average Grant: $61,000 (based on third-party aggregated 990 records)
Contact Details
Phone: (617) 928-1700
Address: 1340 Centre St Ste 101, Newton, MA 02459
Funding Priorities
The foundation's grantmaking is restricted by the terms of Herman Dana's will to the following categories:
- Jewish organisations, particularly those participating in Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston (CJP) for capital purposes or urgent current needs
- Jewish educational institutions and organisations
- Domestic organisations conducting overseas work, particularly in Israel
- Psychiatric care and counselling services for undergraduate students at Harvard University
Recent Grant Pattern
Based on most recent 990-PF grant records:
- Grants concentrate in Massachusetts, with additional support to organisations in New York and District of Columbia
- Major recipients include Hadassah and Combined Jewish Philanthropies (each receiving approximately $300,000 annually)
- Typical grantees include Jewish educational, charitable, and international aid organisations
What They Don't Fund
Not specified, but grants are restricted to the categories defined in Herman Dana's will.
Application Process & Timeline
No public application process. Grants are made at the discretion of the trustees to organisations that fall within the defined categories established by Herman Dana's bequest. Organisations may contact the foundation at (617) 928-1700 to enquire about eligibility and the trustees' current interests.
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