The Nesher Charitable Trust
The Nesher Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in its 2025 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $70,499.
The Nesher Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Nesher Charitable Trust gave $70K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,499
- +182.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,050
- +97.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,263,604
- +159.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (43% 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 The Nesher Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 345, Needham Heights, MA 02494
Phone: (781) 444-3550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nesher Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($10K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (43%), Pennsylvania (14%), Washington, DC (14%), and New York (14%); the remaining 14% is listed with an unspecified recipient state. The Massachusetts recipients included organizations in Newton, Needham, Boston, and Concord.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nesher Charitable Trust gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| JCC of Greater Boston Newton, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Soroka Medical Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ellie Fund Needham, MA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Minute Man National Park Concord, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Needham Community Council Needham, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Needham Observer Needham, MA | Charitable | $999 |
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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 | $1,263,604 | $859,370 | $83,067 | $70,499 | 10 | $70,499 | $48,372 | $66,738 |
| 2024 | $487,301 | $516,229 | $28,928 | $25,000 | 7 | $25,000 | $12,301 | $25,381 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nesher Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $67K 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 went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, American Friends of Magen David Adom describes its mission as supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving efforts in Israel through fundraising and advocacy. Ellie Fund says it provides support services to breast cancer patients. Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring, sorting, and distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites. Needham Community Council says it supports Needham residents with under-met health, educational, or social needs and promotes volunteerism and community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $70,499. Grant sizes ranged from $999 to $10,000, with a median grant of $8,750. Recipients included American Jewish Committee ($10,000), Hillel International ($10,000), JCC of Greater Boston ($10,000), American Friends of Magen David Adom ($10,000), and Soroka Medical Center ($10,000). Other grants included $7,500 to Ellie Fund, $5,000 each to Greater Boston Food Bank and Friends of Minute Man National Park, $2,000 to Needham Community Council, and $999 to Needham Observer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tal Dibner and Maria Dibner as trustees.
The Nesher Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Dibner
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tal Dibner
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Nesher Charitable Trust
How much does The Nesher Charitable Trust give each year?
The Nesher Charitable Trust gave $70K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 7 grants.
What is The Nesher Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Nesher Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $7,050, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nesher Charitable Trust give grants?
The Nesher Charitable Trust's top state is Massachusetts, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Needham, MA (3 grants).
Does The Nesher Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Nesher Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Nesher Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Nesher Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include American Jewish Committee ($10,000), Hillel International ($10,000) and JCC of Greater Boston ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nesher Charitable Trust?
The Nesher Charitable Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nesher Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, American Friends of Magen David Adom describes its mission as supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving efforts in Israel through fundraising and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nesher Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nesher Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Nesher Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3104824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Nesher Charitable Trust 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Nesher Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Nesher Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nesher-charitable-trust-morg_de5125a42c254ae09248ae34862cb791
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