Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr
The Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants including gifts for medical care and research, community activities, conservation, and youth programs.
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr gave $784K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Massachusetts. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $783,500
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,090
- -22.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,266,175
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% 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 Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr
- 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: 131 Winding River Rd, Needham, MA 02492-1024
Phone: (781) 290-4900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($300K). Together the top 10 received $750K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 208 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 88% of grant dollars and Connecticut recipients received 10%. The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 39 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $33K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $557K (2020) to $881K (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $784K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | To Support Medical Needs | $300,000 |
| GSD 3 Foundation Cheshire, CT | To Support the Community | $80,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Chestnut Hill, MA | To Support Research | $60,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | To Support the Community | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | To Support Medical Research | $50,000 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | To Support the Community | $50,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center South Weymouth, MA | To Support Conservation | $50,000 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation Newton, MA | To Support the Community | $50,000 |
| Needham Youth Hockey Association Needham, MA | To Support the Community | $32,500 |
| Squashbusters Boston, MA | To Support the Community | $27,500 |
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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 | $4,266,175 | $1,178,616 | $895,287 | $783,500 | 39 | $828,500 | $1,111,829 | $1,016,474 |
| 2023 | $3,998,052 | $434,450 | $844,021 | $723,850 | 28 | $768,850 | $377,769 | $830,361 |
| 2022 | $4,407,623 | $746,141 | $1,048,151 | $881,350 | 49 | $948,850 | $658,205 | $787,249 |
| 2021 | $4,709,633 | $563,532 | $712,192 | $601,850 | 47 | $641,850 | $498,129 | $921,550 |
| 2020 | $4,924,532 | $480,362 | $654,263 | $557,350 | 45 | — | $423,449 | $641,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, conservation, youth sports, and youth development. For example, New England Wildlife Center describes its mission as promoting positive values and policies toward wildlife and the environment through education, research, medical treatment, and rehabilitation. SquashBusters describes its mission as nurturing urban youth as students, athletes, and citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $783,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $300,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for medical needs. Other notable grants included $80,000 to GSD 3 Foundation to support the community, $60,000 to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital for research, and $50,000 each to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, New England Baptist Hospital, New England Wildlife Center, and Newton Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation. Needham Youth Hockey Association received $32,500, and SquashBusters received $27,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert Reisman and Maria Reisman are listed as trustees.
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Reisman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Robert Reisman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $45K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Robert Reisman (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr
How much does Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr give each year?
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr gave $784K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $724K across 28 grants.
What is Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $20,090, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr that year got $33K on average.
Where does Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr give grants?
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (11 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Newton, MA (2 grants) and Needham, MA (2 grants).
Does Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Community" (29 grants) and "To Support Research" (7 grants).
Who are Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital ($300,000), GSD 3 Foundation ($80,000) and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr?
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $829K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, conservation, youth sports, and youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr?
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 Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr's EIN?
Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6965549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr 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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