Privitere Family Charitable Foundation
The Privitere Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Waltham, Massachusetts. In 2025, it gave $117,500 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting education, arts and culture, and community causes.
Privitere Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Privitere Family Charitable Foundation gave $118K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,500
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,833
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $988,349
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Privitere Family Charitable 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: 166 Galen Street, Waltham, MA 02472-4511
Phone: (617) 923-0020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Privitere Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston College Law School ($28K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (57%), Maine (21%), Washington, DC (12%), California (9%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Privitere Family Charitable Foundation gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 221% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $11K (2021) to $118K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Law School Newton Center, MA | Student Health & Wellness Fund Donation | $25,000 |
| Colby College Waterville, ME | Gordon Center for Creative & Performing Arts Donation | $25,000 |
| Cam Neely Foundation Boston, MA | Neely House Donation | $25,000 |
| Sons of Italy Western Foundation Fairfield, CA | Sons of Italy Scholarship Donation | $10,000 |
| Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company Brookline, MA | The 1638 Fund Charitable Trust Donation | $10,000 |
| Sons of Italy Foundation Washington, DC | Nela Scholarship Donation | $7,000 |
| Sons of Italy Foundation Washington, DC | Nela Awards Gold Sponsor Donation | $5,000 |
| Boston College Law School Newton Center, MA | Maroun Sponsor Donation | $2,500 |
| Old West End Housing Corporation Boston, MA | Museum Donation | $2,000 |
| Sons of Italy NY Grand Lodge Foundation Bellmore, NY | Garibaldi Meucci Museum Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $988,349 | $37,456 | $121,010 | $117,500 | 15 | $120,975 | $28,842 | $54,693 |
| 2024 | $1,071,903 | $49,646 | $111,035 | $108,000 | 11 | $110,949 | $8,504 | $57,708 |
| 2023 | $1,133,292 | $39,966 | $101,235 | $97,700 | 15 | $100,925 | $3,705 | $59,271 |
| 2022 | $1,194,561 | $6,398 | $103,006 | $100,500 | 11 | $102,947 | $7,292 | $63,213 |
| 2021 | $1,291,169 | $10,734 | $15,121 | $10,500 | 2 | $15,105 | $36,876 | $66,374 |
| 2020 | $1,295,556 | $14,952 | $58,960 | $53,125 | 6 | — | $14,952 | $69,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Privitere Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included donations to Boston College Law School for a student health and wellness fund, Colby College for a creative and performing arts center, and the Cam Neely Foundation for Neely House.
Among the grantees, the Sons of Italy Foundation describes its mission as preserving Italian American culture, encouraging educational excellence, supporting medical research, preventing discrimination, and improving quality of life. The Old West End Housing Corporation says it addresses the long-term effects of displacement from a 1953 federal urban renewal project in Boston’s Old West End. Community Action Agency of Somerville describes its work as helping local families and individuals achieve financial security while addressing the root causes of economic injustice.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $117,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest grants were $25,000 each to Boston College Law School, Colby College, and the Cam Neely Foundation. Other notable grants included $10,000 to the Sons of Italy Western Foundation and $10,000 to the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company; $7,000 and $5,000 grants to the Sons of Italy Foundation; and $2,000 to Old West End Housing Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrea Privitera, Toni-Ann Privitera, Francis D Privitera, Jeannine Privitera, and Francis D Privitera Jr as trustees. Philip J Privitera is listed as treasurer.
Privitere Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Privitera
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Toni-Ann Privitera
Trustee
Trustee → Trustte, 2021
Trustte → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Francis D. Privitera Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Francis D. Privitera
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeannine Privitera
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Philip J. Privitera
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Francis D. Privitera Sr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jean Privitera (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeanne Privitera (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Frank D. Privitera (2020) — Trustee
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 Privitere Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Privitere Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Privitere Family Charitable Foundation gave $118K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 11 grants.
What is Privitere Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Privitere Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,833, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Privitere Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Privitere Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (21%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Newton Center, MA (2 grants).
Does Privitere Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Privitere Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Privitere Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Privitere Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boston College Law School ($27,500 across 2 grants), Colby College ($25,000) and Cam Neely Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Privitere Family Charitable Foundation?
Privitere Family Charitable Foundation reported $988K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Privitere Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included donations to Boston College Law School for a student health and wellness fund, Colby College for a creative and performing arts center, and the Cam Neely Foundation for Neely House. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Privitere Family Charitable 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 Privitere Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Privitere Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3493854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Privitere Family Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Privitere Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/privitere-family-charitable-foundation-morg_c5af5494a2c949bb93a484e3876ccf21
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