Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Weston, MA EIN: 04-6956281

Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Weston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $564K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $41K.

Key facts about Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation

EIN: 04-6956281
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $40,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $10,000
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $563,654
Primary geography: Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (100%). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation gives

Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$564K

+2.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $40K (100%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts

Cities

AmesburyBostonNeedhamFraminghamArlingtonJamaica Plain

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$563,654	$552,422	$608,494
Revenue	$72,876	$5,484	$9,326
Expenses	$61,644	$61,556	$61,503
Qualifying Distributions	$41,591	$41,507	$41,454
Net Investment Income	$40,847	—	—
Distributable Amount	$45,018	$40,608	$43,023

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Ellie Fund ($10,000), Lucy's Love Bus ($10,000), Samaritians ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ELLIE FUND Needham, MA	SUPPORTING BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WITH ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO EASE THE STRESS	$10,000
LUCY'S LOVE BUS Amesbury, MA	IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFEFOR CHILDREN WITH CANCERAND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS	$10,000
SAMARITIANS Boston, MA	PROVIDES LIFE SAVING SUICIDEPREVENTION SERVICES	$10,000
METROWEST LEGAL SERVICES Framingham, MA	FREE LEGAL AID TO LOW-INCOMEPEOPLE AND VICTIMS OF CRIMEWHO NEED OUR HELP	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jbrian Potts	Trustee	2	$10,000
Kathleen M McCarthy Esq	Trustee	2	$10,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation?

Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Weston, MA. It holds $564K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation?

As of 2024, Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation holds $564K in total assets with $73K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $40K in 2024.

Where does Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation operate?

Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

What size grants does Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Elizabeth B Kreske Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6956281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.