Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Tr
The Robert S & Maria J Reisman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts. Established as a successor to The George C. & Evelyn E. Charitable Trust, it operates as an independent foundation with a focus on charitable giving in education, human services, and philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$784K
+8.2% YoY
Grant Count
39
+39.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-22.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4,266,175
- Total Annual Giving: $783,500
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,266,175 | $3,998,052 | $4,407,623 |
| Revenue | $1,178,616 | $434,450 | $746,141 |
| Expenses | $895,287 | $844,021 | $1,048,151 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $828,500 | $768,850 | $948,850 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,111,829 | $377,769 | $658,205 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,016,474 | $830,361 | $787,249 |
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
208 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT REISMAN | TRUSTEE | 10 | $45,000 |
| MARIA REISMAN | TRUSTEE | 10 | $45,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 131 Winding River Road, Needham, MA 02492-1024
Phone: 781-290-4900
EIN: 04-6965549
Subject 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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