The Mussafer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2019. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to support educational and human services initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+18.8% YoY
Grant Count
57
+32.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
-10.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000
Average Grant
$61,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total assets: $56,585,619
- Total revenues: $3,025,868 (2023)
- Total expenses: $2,953,770 (2023)
- Total liabilities: $0
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David M. Mussafer – Trustee
- Marion M. Mussafer – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID M MUSSAFER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MARION M MUSSAFER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, David and Marion Mussafer made a $10 million gift to Tulane University to transform career readiness for undergraduates through an internship initiative.
Tulane University Receives $10 Million Gift From David and Marion MussaferSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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