James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb

WESTON, MA EIN: 22-2876998

James M Rabb and Melinda A Rabb operate two related private foundations based in Weston, Massachusetts:

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.8M

+1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$207K

+42.9% YoY

Grant Count

+94.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-26.5% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundations support charitable organizations with primary funding interests in:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Arts and culture

Recent grantees indicate particular interest in music, Jewish philanthropy, medical research, and cultural institutions.

Grantmaking

The James and Melinda Rabb Family Foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.

Grant Range

approximately $19,000

Average Grant

approximately $19,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundations support organizations primarily in:

Massachusetts (including Andover, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Canton, Medford, Needham, Newton, Sudbury, Swampscott, and Waltham)
New York
Rhode Island
Illinois

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $1.0M (98%)

Rhode Island $15K (1%)

New York $6K (1%)

Illinois $600 (0%)

District of Columbia $360 (0%)

States

District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts New York Rhode Island

Cities

AlbanyAttleboroAuburndaleBostonCambridgeCharlestownHighland ParkNantucketNeedhamNew YorkNewtonNewton CentrePeobodyProvidenceSpringfieldSwampscottWalthamWashingtonWest BloomfieldWeston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb Charitable Trust (EIN 22-2876998):

Total assets (2023): $3,709,510
Total revenues (2023): $239,694
Total expenses (2023): $160,059

James and Melinda Rabb Family Foundation (EIN 38-7032850):

Total assets (2024): $9,056,824
Total revenues (2024): $638,587
Total expenses (2024): $583,749
Investment income and dividends (2024): $279,555
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets (2024): $287,751

Both foundations have no paid employees and operate with limited staffing.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,754,018	$3,709,510	$3,629,875
Revenue	$255,349	$239,694	$97,033
Expenses	$236,841	$160,059	$302,870
Qualifying Distributions	$213,898	$145,594	$276,571
Net Investment Income	$233,448	$225,229	$79,944
Distributable Amount	$260,244	$212,715	$217,703

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

103 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($45,000), Jewish Family & Children's Service ($40,250), Harvard Glee Club Foundation ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MA AUDUBON SOCIETY ATTLEBORO, MA	CHARITABLE	$100
OLEY FOUNDATION ALBANY, NY	CHARITABLE	$100
PINE STREET INN BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$100
WESTON FOREST & TRAIL ASSN WESTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$100
ROSIE'S PLACE BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$100
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$100
FRIENDS OF WESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WESTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$100
BOSTON ATHENEUM BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$100
GASTRO-INTESTINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION HIGHLAND PARK, IL	CHARITABLE	$100
APF WASHINGTON, DC	CHARITABLE	$180

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Melinda A. Rabb — Trustee of the James and Melinda Rabb Family Foundation, contributing minimal time without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES M RABB	TRUSTEE	5	—
MELINDA A RABB	TRUSTEE	5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb fund?

The foundations support charitable organizations with primary funding interests in: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts and culture Recent grantees indicate particular interest in music, Jewish philanthropy, medical research, and cultural institutions.

How do I apply for a grant from James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb?

**James M Rabb & Melinda A Rabb Charitable Trust (EIN 22-2876998):** • Made 4 grants in 2023 • Total giving: $134,666 • Notable 2023 grants: • Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: $94,666 • Harvard Glee Club Alumni: $30,000 • Carl J Shapiro Institute for Education and Research at Harvard Medical School: $10,000 **James and Melinda Rabb Family Foundation (EIN 38-7032850):** • Made 29 grants in 2024 • Total giving: $553,000 • Average grant size: approximately $19,000 • Median grant: …

Where does James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb make grants?

The foundations support organizations primarily in: • Massachusetts (including Andover, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Canton, Medford, Needham, Newton, Sudbury, Swampscott, and Waltham) • New York • Rhode Island • Illinois

What size grants does James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb award?

In 2024, James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb awarded 35 grants totaling $207K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James M Rabb & Melinda a Rabb reported a distributable amount of $260K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.