Press Family Foundation
Press Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and other states, including organizations involved in music, education, youth services, and community support.
Press Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Press Family Foundation gave $40K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,400
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,496
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $635,951
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Press Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 Turnberry Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: (617) 803-4902
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Press Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra ($8K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($2,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 77% of grant dollars and New York recipients received 17%. Alabama, Ohio, and Connecticut each received approximately 1–2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Press Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $37K (2023) to $48K (2020). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Plymouth, MA | To provide exceptional performances and critical music education programs | $7,500 |
| Benjamin R Cardozo School of Lawyeshiva University New York, NY | Provides Legal Education | $2,500 |
| Camp Jabberwocky Vineyard Haven, MA | Provides Camp Opportunities for Children with Disabilities. | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth Shalom Framingham, MA | Religious Education | $2,400 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth Plymouth, MA | Provides Educational and Other Services to Youths. | $2,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Inc Framingham, MA | For Education and Hunger Assistance for Underprivileged Children | $1,800 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | Medical Care and Research. | $1,500 |
| Pilgrim Hall Museum Plymouth, MA | To support the educational and community outreach activities of the oldest public museum. | $1,500 |
| The Harvard Krokodiloes Cambridge, MA | Student Acappella Singing Group | $1,200 |
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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 | $635,951 | $72,332 | $52,265 | $40,400 | 27 | $40,400 | $41,601 | $39,707 |
| 2023 | $615,884 | $33,320 | $47,293 | $36,650 | 22 | $36,650 | $6,924 | $36,912 |
| 2022 | $629,857 | $-34,288 | $49,527 | $38,660 | 22 | $38,660 | $4,692 | $37,422 |
| 2021 | $713,672 | $80,387 | $55,061 | $44,648 | 31 | $44,648 | $72,074 | $41,417 |
| 2020 | $688,346 | $40,230 | $58,511 | $47,500 | 34 | — | $30,730 | $36,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Press Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra describes its work as presenting live music and educational programs, while the Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth says it aims to help young people reach their full potential. Jewish Family Service of MetroWest describes its services as social, health, and community support for people in need. Other recipients include educational institutions, a museum, and organizations providing medical or emergency services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $40,400. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $7,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $7,500 to the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra; $2,500 each to Benjamin R. Cardozo School of Law/Yeshiva University and Camp Jabberwocky; and $2,400 to Temple Beth Shalom. Other recipients included the Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth ($2,000), Northeastern University ($2,000), Jewish Family Service of MetroWest ($1,800), and Pilgrim Hall Museum ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adelita Press as trustee.
Press Family Foundation is led by Adelita Press, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adelita Press
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Press Family Foundation
How much does Press Family Foundation give each year?
Press Family Foundation gave $40K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 22 grants.
What is Press Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Press Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,496, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Press Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Press Family Foundation give grants?
Press Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, MA (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Framingham, MA (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Press Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Press Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Press Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Press Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra ($7,500), Benjamin R Cardozo School of Lawyeshiva University ($2,500) and Camp Jabberwocky ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($2,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Press Family Foundation?
Press Family Foundation reported $636K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Press Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Press Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Press Family Foundation's EIN?
Press Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1598748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Press Family Foundation 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.
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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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