Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It provides financial support to charitable, civic, educational, healthcare, arts, and cultural organizations nationwide, with its 2025 grants concentrated in Massachusetts and New York.
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in Massachusetts. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,900,833
- -36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -62.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,401
- +68.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,693,133
- -10.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (12 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 65 Allerton Street, Boston, MA 02119
Phone: (617) 445-3500
Website: https://suffolk.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northeastern University ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
345 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 281 grants of 345 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports organizations nationwide. In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 17% to New York, 11% to Alabama, 6% to Washington, DC, and 5% to Florida. Listed recipients also included organizations in Virginia, North Carolina, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 27 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $56K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2025) to $3.6M (2019). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools Braintree, MA | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc Foxborough, MA | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Nick's Kids Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $200,000 |
| World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc New York, NY | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village Hubbardston, MA | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $150,000 |
| American Friends of Lubavitch Washington, DC | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $100,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust Clearwater, FL | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic (Safe) Project US Arlington, VA | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $100,000 |
| The Boston Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable Donation for the Organization's General Purpose | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,693,133 | $1,657,381 | $1,635,342 | $1,900,833 | 27 | $1,951,190 | $85 |
| 2024 | $3,019,645 | $2,625,106 | $2,635,575 | $2,974,174 | 71 | $3,014,994 | $87 |
| 2023 | $3,279,591 | $4,044,732 | $3,979,276 | $3,448,583 | 101 | $3,487,251 | $40 |
| 2022 | $2,743,590 | $2,277,337 | $2,334,609 | $2,784,427 | 68 | $2,819,515 | $284 |
| 2021 | $3,379,483 | $3,377,974 | $3,332,747 | $2,737,900 | 78 | — | $14 |
| 2020 | $2,775,266 | $4,265,329 | $4,236,730 | $3,494,190 | 124 | — | $1,296 |
| 2019 | $2,061,334 | $3,070,568 | $3,145,147 | $3,612,797 | 166 | — | $6,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $85 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it sponsors charitable, civic, educational, healthcare, arts, and cultural organizations nationwide, aiming to strengthen nonprofits that contribute to their communities.
Its grantees represent a range of missions. For example, Ron Burton Training Village describes its work as training youth through education, leadership, physical wellness, social advancement, and spiritual growth. Nontraditional Employment for Women says it prepares and places women in skilled construction, utility, and maintenance trades. NAMI Cape Cod describes its work as supporting and educating people affected by mental illness and neurological disorders, while One Mind says it uses science and lived experience to improve mental health outcomes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $1,900,833. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. All itemized grants were described as charitable donations for the recipient’s general purpose.
Among the largest awards were $250,000 to Northeastern University; $200,000 each to Campaign for Catholic Schools, Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism, Nick’s Kids Foundation, and World Trade Center Performing Arts Center; and $150,000 to Ron Burton Training Village. Other listed awards included $100,000 each to American Friends of Lubavitch, International Generosity Foundation Trust, SAFE Project US, the Boston Foundation, and West Point Association of Graduates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John F. Fish as president, Puneet Mahajan as treasurer, and Jay Tangney as clerk. Directors listed are Brad Brown, Nick Dhimitri, Ralph Esposito, Jeff Gouveia, Katy O’Neil, and Pete Tuffo.
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc is led by John F. Fish, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John F. Fish
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Dhimitri
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Gouveia
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Tuffo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Esposito
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Brown
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy O'Neil
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Tangney
Clerk
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Puneet Mahajan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Tony Rango (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jackie Lewis (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dennis Berger (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lea Stendahl (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ann Klee (2021) — Director
- Former: Erin Brooks (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.0M across 71 grants.
What is Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $70,401, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $56K on average.
Where does Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Alabama (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Braintree, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Northeastern University ($250,000), Campaign for Catholic Schools ($200,000) and Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it sponsors charitable, civic, educational, healthcare, arts, and cultural organizations nationwide, aiming to strengthen nonprofits that contribute to their communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5409073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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