AC RATSHESKY FOUNDATION
https://WWW.RATSHESKYFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2016–2024
$2.6M
196 grants · $288K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $10K–$15K
grant size
51%
supporter · 41/81 multi-year
repeat
$9.2M
Assets · 2021
81
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
PRENTICE ZINN
Phone
6173913091
Deadlines
OCTOBER 1ST, FEBRUARY 1ST & JULY 1ST OF EACH YEAR
How to Apply
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE AT WWW.RATSHESKYFOUNDATION.ORG.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT SERVE THE METRO BOSTON COMMUNITIES WITHIN ROUTE 495. 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/RECOVERY PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, SEASONAL PROGRAMS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE/RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS, FAMILY STABILIZATION/CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, OR MENTORING/SOCIAL SERVICES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $290K | $7.2M | $496K | 20 |
| 2017 | $265K | $8.0M | $824K | 22 |
| 2018 | $350K | $7.0M | $602K | 32 |
| 2019 | N/A | $7.9M | $321K | N/A |
| 2020 | $370K | $8.5M | $303K | 25 |
| 2021 | $318K | $9.2M | $1.2M | 22 |
| 2022 | $378K | $7.6M | $277K | 29 |
| 2023 | $305K | $8.2M | $-34K | 23 |
| 2024 | $321K | $8.8M | $351K | 23 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 196 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$13K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| CRAIG LEVY | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — |
| LAURIE MORSE SPRAGUE | ASST. TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — |
| ANNE MORSE CROTONE | CLERK TIL MAY/VP SINCE MAY/DIRECTOR | — |
| LOVEY MORSE | DIRECTOR | — |
| REBECCA MORSE STEINFIELD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — |
| ROBERTA MORSE LEVY | VP TIL MAY/CLERK SINCE MAY/DIRECTOR | — |
| ERIC R MORSE | DIRECTOR | — |
| LOVEY MORSE APPOINTED 51921 | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANNIE MORSE | CLERK/DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (196 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2016 |
| THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND | BOSTON, MA | $45,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND | BOSTON, MA | $35,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| OPERATION ABLE OF GREATER BOSTON | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| FAMILY AID BOSTON INC | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| FAMILIES FIRST PARENTING PROGRAMS | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |
| ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| STRIVE BOSTONJUSTICE RESOURCE INSTITUTE | DORCHESTET CTR, MA | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2017 |
| THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND | BOSTON, MA | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FAMILIES FIRST PARENTING PROGRAMS | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| HEBREW COLLEGE | NEWTON, MA | $18,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| FOUND IN TRANSLATION | DORCHESTER, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| CHELSEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC | CHELSEA, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| OPERATION ABLE OF GREATER BOSTON | BOSTON, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| RAISING A READER MA | BOSTON, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| FAMILY NURTURING CENTER OF MA | BOSTON, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| PROJECT HOPE | ROXBURY, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| RAISING A READER MA | BOSTON, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| ENGLISH FOR NEW BOSTONIANS | BOSTON, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| FAMILIES FIRST PARENTING PROGRAMS | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| NEW ENGLEND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY | BOSTON, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| PROJECT HOPE | ROXBURY, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| PER SCHOLAS INC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| CHELSEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC | CHELSEA, MA | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |