Funder directory → Massachusetts → AC RATSHESKY FOUNDATION
Private foundation · NEEDHAM, MA · EIN 046017426AC RATSHESKY FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$20,000–$23,000
median $20,000
Giving (latest FY)
$292,730
15 grants · FY2025
Assets
$9,453,525
gives in MA, IL, NY
Application form & materials: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE AT WWW.RATSHESKYFOUNDATION.ORG.
Deadlines: OCTOBER 1ST (ACTIVE LEARNING) & JULY 1ST (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT) OF EACH YEAR
Restrictions: GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT SERVE THE METRO BOSTON COMMUNITIES WITHIN ROUTE 128. THE FOUNDATION WILL CONSIDER ONLY ONE APPLICATION FROM AN ORGANIZATION IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SUPPORT: INDIVIDUALS, NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, ENDOWMENTS, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, CONFERENCES, WEBSITES, RESEARCH, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, RELIGIOUS SERVICES, HEALTH PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING/PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, GRANTS TO REPLACE GOV'T FUNDING, PRIVATE/PAROCHIAL/PUBLIC/CHARTER SCHOOLS, SCHOOL-BASED/TUTORING/COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS, TREATMENT/RECO
Contact: PRENTICE ZINN · 2 LIBERTY SQUARE SUITE 500, BOSTON, MA, 02109 · 6173913091
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRESH FILMS · ROCK ISLAND, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND · BOSTON, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| BRIGHTER BOSTON INC · CHESTNUT HILL, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| FOUND IN TRANSLATION · DORCHESTER, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| HEBREW COLLEGE · NEWTON, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND · BOSTON, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES · BOSTON, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON · BOSTON, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| JOIN FOR JUSTICE INC · QUINCY, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON · BOSTON, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.