Paul and Joanne Egerman Family
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family is a private foundation based in Weston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a scholarship fund, cultural and educational institutions, health services organizations, and organizations working on Jewish life, human rights, and public policy.
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family at a glance
In short: Paul and Joanne Egerman Family gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), top state Massachusetts. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,142,000
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,176
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $22,617,166
- +9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul and Joanne Egerman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 77 Westcliff Road, Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (781) 453-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul and Joanne Egerman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yampol - Egerman Scholarship Fund ($235K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 77 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 37% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 24% to California, 23% to Washington, DC, and 16% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paul and Joanne Egerman Family open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $1.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yampol - Egerman Scholarship Fund Davis, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $235,000 |
| New Israel Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $217,000 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Jewish Currents Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $125,000 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Boston, MA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $50,000 |
| Boston Workers Circle Brookline, MA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $45,000 |
| T'ruah New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $30,000 |
| Harlem Stories Project Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $20,000 |
| If Not Now Education Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,617,166 | $2,660,874 | $1,201,789 | $1,142,000 | 17 | $1,142,000 | $2,546,285 | $1,276,172 |
| 2024 | $20,677,515 | $1,186,143 | $1,196,000 | $1,134,000 | 17 | $1,134,000 | $1,124,143 | $1,143,491 |
| 2023 | $20,477,169 | $628,129 | $1,146,865 | $1,100,000 | 13 | $1,100,000 | $581,264 | $1,075,992 |
| 2022 | $21,261,303 | $599,379 | $1,122,035 | $1,012,200 | 13 | $1,012,200 | $550,072 | $1,175,852 |
| 2021 | $21,888,149 | $2,736,668 | $1,372,590 | $1,316,000 | 17 | $1,316,000 | $2,694,496 | $1,267,797 |
| 2020 | $20,589,941 | $1,073,179 | $1,263,664 | $1,155,000 | 16 | — | $1,034,619 | $1,224,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Joanne Egerman Family reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the New Israel Fund says it works to advance liberal democracy and equality in Israel, while the Museum of Science describes its mission as inspiring a lifelong love of science. Boston Medical Center says it provides accessible health services regardless of a person’s status or ability to pay. Other 2025 recipients include organizations focused on human rights, LGBTQ equality in Jewish life, and public policy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,142,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $235,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest included $235,000 to Yampol - Egerman Scholarship Fund, $217,000 to the New Israel Fund, $200,000 to the Museum of Science, $125,000 to Jewish Currents, and $100,000 to Boston Medical Center. The listed grants were described as unrestricted charitable gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Egerman, Joanne Egerman, and Benjamin Chigier as trustees.
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Chigier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Egerman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Egerman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Paul and Joanne Egerman Family
How much does Paul and Joanne Egerman Family give each year?
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 17 grants.
What is Paul and Joanne Egerman Family's typical grant size?
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $67,176, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul and Joanne Egerman Family that year got $21K on average.
Where does Paul and Joanne Egerman Family give grants?
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family's top state is Massachusetts, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and District of Columbia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Paul and Joanne Egerman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul and Joanne Egerman Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul and Joanne Egerman Family's largest grantees?
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family's largest 2025 grantees include Yampol - Egerman Scholarship Fund ($235,000), New Israel Fund ($217,000) and Museum of Science ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Joanne Egerman Family?
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family reported $22.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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 Paul and Joanne Egerman Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Joanne Egerman Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul and Joanne Egerman Family's EIN?
Paul and Joanne Egerman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6835621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Paul and Joanne Egerman Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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