Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation
The Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Allston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with program support among the stated purposes.
Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation gave $909K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $908,825
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,245
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $1,785,042
- +6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (10 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 76 Seattle Street, Allston, MA 02134
Phone: (617) 262-0691
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rashi School ($150K). Together the top 10 received $561K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 131 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 7% to New York, 4% to Washington, D.C., and 3% each to Pennsylvania and Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 36 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $868K (2024) to $2.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $909K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rashi School Dedham, MA | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Newton, MA | Program Support | $92,200 |
| Yad Chessad Waltham, MA | Program Supportprogram Support | $50,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom Needham, MA | Program Support | $31,000 |
| JCC Greater Boston Newton, MA | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Alexander Hamilton Society Washington, DC | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Cohen Camps Wellesley, MA | Program Support | $28,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Framingham, MA | Program Support | $25,025 |
| Itrek New York, NY | Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,785,042 | $1,029,909 | $920,987 | $908,825 | 36 | $908,825 | $29,909 | $771,511 |
| 2024 | $1,676,120 | $539,649 | $872,285 | $867,750 | 32 | $867,750 | $39,649 | $900,802 |
| 2023 | $2,008,756 | $1,096,089 | $1,026,361 | $1,016,750 | 31 | $1,016,750 | $46,089 | $1,021,809 |
| 2022 | $1,939,028 | $1,508,227 | $2,011,592 | $2,010,000 | 32 | $2,010,000 | $8,227 | $1,021,347 |
| 2021 | $2,442,393 | $1,051,240 | $60 | — | — | — | $1,240 | $2,035,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $772K 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 include support for schools, Jewish community organizations, camps, and organizations working in social services, Israel-related engagement, and emergency medical services.
For example, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest describes its work as providing social, health, and community services to alleviate suffering and support people in need. iTrek says it helps leaders engage their networks in meaningful Israel experiences. West End House Camp describes its mission as operating a summer camp for boys from all backgrounds and fostering personal development and community engagement. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not the foundation’s stated mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $908,825. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $150,000, with a median of $18,000. The largest awards included $150,000 to Rashi School, $100,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and $92,200 to Temple Emanuel; each was listed for program support.
Other reported 2025 grants included $50,000 to Yad Chessad, $31,000 to Temple Beth Shalom, $30,000 to JCC Greater Boston, and $30,000 to Alexander Hamilton Society. Jewish Family Service of MetroWest received $25,025, and iTrek received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Simon B Gottlieb, Suzanne L Tobin, Howard S Gordon, and Lawrence Tobin as trustees.
Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard S. Gordon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Tobin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simon B. Gottlieb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne L. Tobin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation
How much does Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation give each year?
Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation gave $909K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $868K across 32 grants.
What is Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $25,245, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation give grants?
Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newton, MA (6 grants), Boston, MA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Needham, MA (3 grants).
Does Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (31 grants).
Who are Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rashi School ($150,000), Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($100,000) and Temple Emanuel ($92,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation?
Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $909K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $772K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for schools, Jewish community organizations, camps, and organizations working in social services, Israel-related engagement, and emergency medical services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6164064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS July 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/simon-b-gottlieb-charitable-foundation-morg_c1b630ba0f9842088d7a1b5f24e56076
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