Funding search · EIN 222776314 · Weston, MA

Deborah and Robert First

Name: Deborah and Robert First grants, 2022–2024
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

178
grants reported: $696,217
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $250
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

4 grants matching “jimmy” · $286,189

$130,739
Dana Farber- Jimmy Fund · Brookline, MA · 2024
The purpose of this contribution is to support cancer patients and research initiatives aimed at advancing treatments and improving patient care.
$3,950
Pan Mass Challenge - the Jimmy Fund · Brookline, MA · 2024
Cancer research
$150,000
Dana Farber- Jimmy Fund · Brookline, MA · 2023
The purpose of this contribution is to support cancer patients and research initiatives aimed at advancing treatments and improving patient care.
$1,500
Pan Mass Challenge - the Jimmy Fund · Brookline, MA · 2022
Cancer research

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Dana Farber- Jimmy Fund2 grants · $280,739
Handel and Haydn Society3 grants · $146,450
Huntington Theater Company3 grants · $67,750
Dana Farber Cancer Institute-Boston Childrens Hospital3 grants · $53,350
Combined Jewish Philanthropies3 grants · $30,000
Paradigm for Parity3 grants · $15,000
Temple Beth Elohim3 grants · $11,952
Brigham and Women'S Hospital - Dr Katz Education Fund1 grant · $10,000
Sheakespeare & Company3 grants · $9,000
Boston Ballet3 grants · $7,500

Giving over time

$119,806

2022

$307,837

2023

$268,574

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 178 grants.

$150,000
Dana Farber- Jimmy Fund · Brookline, MA · 2023
The purpose of this contribution is to support cancer patients and research initiatives aimed at advancing treatments and improving patient care.
$130,739
Dana Farber- Jimmy Fund · Brookline, MA · 2024
The purpose of this contribution is to support cancer patients and research initiatives aimed at advancing treatments and improving patient care.
$75,000
Handel and Haydn Society · Boston, MA · 2023
Support boston orchestra and chorus
$51,750
Dana Farber Cancer Institute-Boston Childrens Hospital · Boston, MA · 2024
Cancer research
$36,350
Handel and Haydn Society · Boston, MA · 2024
Period orchestra
$35,100
Handel and Haydn Society · Boston, MA · 2022
Period orchestra
$31,000
Huntington Theater Company · Boston, MA · 2023
Boston city performing arts theater
$30,500
Huntington Theater Company · Boston, MA · 2022
Boston city performing arts theater
$10,000
Combined Jewish Philanthropies · Boston, MA · 2024
Jewish education
$10,000
Combined Jewish Philanthropies · Boston, MA · 2023
Jewish education
$10,000
Brigham and Women'S Hospital - Dr Katz Education Fund · Boston, MA · 2022
Medical education
$10,000
Combined Jewish Philanthropies · Boston, MA · 2022
Jewish education
$6,250
Huntington Theater Company · Boston, MA · 2024
Boston city performing arts theater
$6,100
Susan F Smith Center for Women'S Cancer · Boston, MA · 2023
Women's cancer research
$5,992
Temple Beth Elohim · Wellesley, MA · 2023
Religious center
$5,000
Paradigm for Parity · New York, NY · 2024
Women's advocacy
$5,000
Paradigm for Parity · New York, NY · 2023
Women's advocacy
$5,000
Paradigm for Parity · New York, NY · 2022
Women's advocacy
$3,950
Pan Mass Challenge - the Jimmy Fund · Brookline, MA · 2024
Cancer research
$3,135
Temple Beth Elohim · Wellesley, MA · 2022
Religious center
$3,000
Sheakespeare & Company · Lenox, MA · 2024
Historic theatre company
$3,000
Sheakespeare & Company · Lenox, MA · 2023
Historic theatre company
$3,000
Sheakespeare & Company · Lenox, MA · 2022
Historic theatre company
$2,825
Temple Beth Elohim · Wellesley, MA · 2024
Religious center
$2,500
Boston Ballet · Boston, MA · 2024
Dance education
$2,500
Boston Ballet · Boston, MA · 2023
Dance education
$2,500
Boston Ballet · Boston, MA · 2022
Dance education
$2,000
Medshare · Decatur, GA · 2023
Medical supplies distribution
$1,500
Community Investors Wellesley Field · Wellesley, MA · 2022
Public school fields
$1,500
Pan Mass Challenge - the Jimmy Fund · Brookline, MA · 2022
Cancer research
$1,100
Dana Farber Cancer Institute-Boston Childrens Hospital · Boston, MA · 2022
Cancer research
$1,000
Babson College · Wellesley, MA · 2024
Annual fund
$1,000
Boston Childrens Hospital · Boston, MA · 2024
Medical research
$1,000
Loomis Chaffee School · Windsor, MA · 2024
Secondary school education
$1,000
Miami Cancer Institute · Coral Gables, FL · 2024
Cancer research
$1,000
Red Sox Foundation · Boston, MA · 2024
Support for boston youth by mentorship and educational financial aid
$1,000
Samuel Huntington Fund · Waltham, MA · 2024
Educational scholarship awards
$1,000
Babson College · Wellesley, MA · 2023
Annual fund
$1,000
Boston Childrens Hospital · Boston, MA · 2023
Medical research
$1,000
Loomis Chaffee School · Windsor, MA · 2023
Secondary school education
$1,000
Miami Cancer Institute · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
Cancer research
$1,000
Neck of the Woods · Waitsfield, VT · 2023
Childcare programs support
$1,000
Samuel Huntington Fund · Waltham, MA · 2023
Educational scholarship awards
$1,000
Babson College · Wellesley, MA · 2022
Annual fund
$1,000
Boston Childrens Hospital · Boston, MA · 2022
Medical research
$1,000
Loomis Chaffee School · Windsor, MA · 2022
Secondary school education
$1,000
Miami Cancer Institute · Coral Gables, FL · 2022
Cancer research
$1,000
Samuel Huntington Fund · Waltham, MA · 2022
Educational scholarship awards
$800
Hannah'S House · Waitsfield, VT · 2023
Child custody solutions
$750
Loeys Dietz Syndrome Fdn-Marfan Foundation · Port Washington, NY · 2024
Rare disease support
$750
Tedys Team · Plainville, MA · 2024
Support for awareness of stroke and heart disease
$600
Jewish Community Center of Greater Stowe · Stowe, VT · 2022
Religious education
$600
Mad River Valley Ambulance Service · Waitsfield, VT · 2022
Ambulance service support
$500
Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Partnership · Hyde Park, NY · 2024
Educates, inspires and empowers young people
$500
Fine Arts Work Center · Provincetown, MA · 2024
Supports emerging visual artists and writers
$500
Hannah'S House · Waitsfield, VT · 2024
Child custody solutions
$500
League School Greater Boston · Walpole, MA · 2024
Autism education
$500
Lund Family Center · Burlington, VT · 2024
Family relief and empowerment
$500
Dana Farber Cancer Institute-Boston Childrens Hospital · Boston, MA · 2023
Cancer research
$500
Facing History & Ourselves · Boston, MA · 2023
History education
$500
Foundation for Metro West · Natick, MA · 2023
Regional charitable grants
$500
League School Greater Boston · Walpole, MA · 2023
Autism education
$500
Loeys Dietz Syndrome Fdn-Marfan Foundation · Port Washington, NY · 2023
Rare disease support
$500
Lund Family Center · Burlington, VT · 2023
Family relief and empowerment
$500
The Andrew Goodman Foundation · Boston, MA · 2023
Civic action fund
$500
Facing History & Ourselves · Boston, MA · 2022
History education
$500
Hebrew Senior Life · Boston, MA · 2022
Medical care for seniors
$500
League School Greater Boston · Walpole, MA · 2022
Autism education
$500
Lund Family Center · Burlington, VT · 2022
Family relief and empowerment
$500
Miami Music Project · Miami, FL · 2022
Music education
$500
Neck of the Woods · Waitsfield, VT · 2022
Childcare programs support
$500
The Andrew Goodman Foundation · Boston, MA · 2022
Civic action fund
$500
Vermont Food Bank · Barre, VT · 2022
Food for the needy
$400
Mad River Valley Ambulance Service · Waitsfield, VT · 2024
Ambulance service support
$400
Hannah'S House · Waitsfield, VT · 2022
Child custody solutions
$300
Friends of Warren Library · Warren, VT · 2024
Educational library
$300
Mad River Valley Arts · Waitsfield, VT · 2024
Artist center support
$300
Mad River Valley Community Fund · Waitsfield, VT · 2024
Family relief and assistance
$300
Runway for Recovery · Newburyport, MA · 2024
Cancer research
$300
Jewish Community Center of Greater Stowe · Stowe, VT · 2023
Religious education
$300
Mad River Valley Ambulance Service · Waitsfield, VT · 2023
Ambulance service support
$300
Mad River Valley Community Fund · Waitsfield, VT · 2023
Family relief and assistance
$300
Runway for Recovery · Newburyport, MA · 2023
Cancer research
$300
Als Angel Fund · Wakefield, MA · 2022
Als research
$300
Mad River Valley Community Fund · Waitsfield, VT · 2022
Family relief and assistance
$300
New Israel Fund · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
Human rights and democracy projects
$300
Runway for Recovery · Newburyport, MA · 2022
Cancer research
$250
Boston Foodbank · Boston, MA · 2024
Food pantry
$250
Boston Symphony Orchestra · Boston, MA · 2024
Performances by a prominent american orchestra
$250
Committee On Temporary Shelter · Burlington, VT · 2024
Shelter support
$250
Hebrew Senior Life · Boston, MA · 2024
Medical care for seniors
$250
Miami Music Project · Miami, FL · 2024
Music education
$250
Partners in Health · Boston, MA · 2024
World healthcare
$250
Phantom Theatre · Warren, VT · 2024
Performing arts support
$250
Resource Community Enterprise · Burlington, VT · 2024
Recycling education
$250
The Scioto Society · Portsmouth, OH · 2024
Recreational, industrial, economic, commercial and civic development
$250
Vermont Food Bank · Barre, VT · 2024
Food for the needy
$250
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps · Richmond, VT · 2024
Youth training
$250
Boston Foodbank · Boston, MA · 2023
Food pantry
$250
Committee On Temporary Shelter · Burlington, VT · 2023
Shelter support

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