James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb
James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb is a private foundation based in Weston, Massachusetts. It made 35 grants totaling $207,410 in 2024 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb at a glance
In short: James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb gave $207K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,410
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +94.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,926
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,754,018
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Possum Road, Weston, MA 02493-2318
Phone: (781) 899-4445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($45K). Together the top 10 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 103 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to Massachusetts recipients, 5% to Rhode Island recipients, and 3% to New York recipients. Illinois and Washington, DC, each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb gives
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2023) to $275K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Waltham, MA | Charitable | $40,250 |
| Harvard Glee Club Foundation Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College Boston, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Harvard Medical School Boston, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Harvard Art Museum Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Brown Risd Hillel Providence, RI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Antidefimation League New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Celebrity Series Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,754,018 | $255,349 | $236,841 | $207,410 | 35 | $213,898 | $233,448 | $260,244 |
| 2023 | $3,709,510 | $239,694 | $160,059 | $145,139 | 18 | $145,594 | $225,229 | $212,715 |
| 2022 | $3,629,875 | $97,033 | $302,870 | $275,251 | 29 | $276,571 | $79,944 | $217,703 |
| 2021 | $3,835,712 | $449,814 | $268,002 | $246,501 | 17 | $247,786 | $432,367 | $243,093 |
| 2020 | $3,653,900 | $242,899 | $175,699 | $156,300 | 4 | — | $227,955 | $211,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb reported a distributable amount of $260K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Jewish Family & Children’s Service describes its work as providing human services guided by Jewish traditions of social responsibility, compassion, and respect. Jewish Arts Collaborative says it presents Jewish arts and culture to audiences across Greater Boston.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $207,410. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $45,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $45,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, $40,250 to Jewish Family & Children’s Service, $30,000 to Harvard Glee Club Foundation, and $25,000 to Trustees of Tufts College. It also gave $15,000 each to Harvard Medical School and Harvard Art Museum, and $10,000 to Brown RISD Hillel.
The foundation made 18 grants totaling $145,139 in 2023 and 29 grants totaling $275,251 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James M Rabb and Melinda A Rabb are listed as trustees.
James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M. Rabb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda A. Rabb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb
How much does James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb give each year?
James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb gave $207K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 18 grants.
What is James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb's typical grant size?
James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,926, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb give grants?
James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb gives mostly in Massachusetts: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (14 grants), Cambridge, MA (6 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Weston, MA (2 grants).
Does James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (35 grants).
Who are James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb's largest grantees?
James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb's largest 2024 grantees include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($45,000), Jewish Family & Children's Service ($40,250) and Harvard Glee Club Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb?
James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Jewish Family & Children’s Service describes its work as providing human services guided by Jewish traditions of social responsibility, compassion, and respect. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb's EIN?
James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2876998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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