The Ruth And Frederick Stavis | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-3448561
Foundation Overview
Based in Dedham, MA, The Ruth And Frederick Stavis has awarded 174 grants totaling $165,499 to organizations in District of Columbia, Rhode Island and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $16,060, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 27 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
47% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (52%), Dedham (11%), Newton (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 40% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Ruth And Frederick Stavis's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 909 Wbur | $300 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Boston Symphony Pops Tanglewood | $250 | Lenox, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Brown University | $1,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Caringbridge | $500 | Bloomington, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Childrens Hospital | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Columbus Jewish Historical Society | $75 | Columbus, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Currier Museum | $500 | Manchester, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Dartmouth Health | $500 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Eastman Charitable Foundation | $300 | Grantham, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Enfield Shaker Musuem | $200 | Enfield, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Dunbar Free Library | $1,500 | Grantham, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| From The Top | $180 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hebron Academy | $1,000 | Hebron, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Marlboro School Of Music | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| More Than Words | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Mvumi School Trust | $3,805 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | $500 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestircted | 2024 |
| New London Barn Playhouse Inc | $250 | New London, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Newbridge On The Charles | $2,500 | Dedham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nh Forrest Society | $75 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Peace Appeal | $500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Smith College | $1,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Uod | $250 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Vermont Public | $200 | Colchester, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Wgbh | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Brown University | $1,000 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Columbia University | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Dartmouth Health | $200 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hebron Academy | $1,000 | Hebron, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | $500 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestircted | 2023 |
| New London Barn Playhouse Inc | $250 | New London, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Newbridge On The Charles | $1,000 | Dedham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| University Of Virginia | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Enfield Shaker Musuem | $300 | Enfield, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Musuem | $750 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| 909 Wbur | $800 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| All Newton Music School | $1,500 | West Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Boston Symphony Pops Tanglewood | $750 | Lenox, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Give Butter | $300 | Wilmington, DE, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Classicopia | $500 | Hanover, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nh Forrest Society | $150 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oxfam | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Caringbridge | $500 | Bloomington, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wgbh | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Smith College | $2,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | $1,500 | Brookline, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Partners In Health | $210 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Eastman Charitable Foundation | $200 | Grantham, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nfgh Jewish Community | $118 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Uod | $100 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Opera | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Giving To Dartmouth | $200 | Hanover, NH, US | Unretsricted | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $103 | Needham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Temple Israel | $103 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Rhode Island Pbs | $200 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Currier Museum | $500 | Manchester, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | $16,060 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Freinds Of Eon College | $10,000 | Mclean, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| More Than Words | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brookings | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brown University | $1,052 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $75 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dartmouth Health | $200 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hebron Academy | $1,000 | Hebron, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | $500 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestircted | 2022 |
| New London Barn Playhouse Inc | $250 | New London, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Newbridge On The Charles | $500 | Dedham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Roxbury Youth Works | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vogt Visual Arts Center | $50 | Tinley Park, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $75 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brookings | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brown University | $1,052 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $75 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dartmouth Health | $200 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hebron Academy | $1,000 | Hebron, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | $500 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestircted | 2022 |
| New London Barn Playhouse Inc | $250 | New London, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Newbridge On The Charles | $500 | Dedham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Roxbury Youth Works | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vogt Visual Arts Center | $50 | Tinley Park, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $75 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brookings | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brown University | $1,052 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $75 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dartmouth Health | $200 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hebron Academy | $1,000 | Hebron, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | $500 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestircted | 2022 |
| New London Barn Playhouse Inc | $250 | New London, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Newbridge On The Charles | $500 | Dedham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Roxbury Youth Works | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vogt Visual Arts Center | $50 | Tinley Park, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $75 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| All Newton Music School | $500 | West Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Amici Music | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ce | $1,700 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Brown University | $1,100 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Dana Faber Cancer Institute | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unresticted | 2021 |
| Dartmouth Health | $250 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Dartmouth Health | $100 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Eastman Charitable Foundation | $215 | Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Enfield Shaker Museum | $200 | Enfield, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Food Pantry Dedham | $500 | Dedham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Forest Society | $55 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Friends Of Dunbar Free Library | $50 | Grantham, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| From The Top | $200 | Malden, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Gardner Museum | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| More Than Words | $206 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| New London Barn Playhouse Inc | $50 | New London, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Newbridge On The Charles | $1,000 | Dedham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Opera North | $100 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $200 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $256 | Needham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Partners In Health | $210 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ralph Lowell Society Wgbh | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Smith College Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Society For Protection Of Nh Forest | $125 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Temple Shalom Of Newton | $645 | West Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Touro Synagogue | $200 | New Orleans, LA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Tufts Medical Center | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Understanding Our Differences | $100 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| North Eastern University | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Wbur | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Upper Valley Aquatic Center | $200 | White River Junction, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Marlboro Music Festival | $100 | Marlboro, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| All Newton Music School | $600 | West Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Assoication | $200 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Amici Music | $300 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Brookings Institution | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Brown University | $1,052 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Caring Bridge | $100 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Columbus Jewish Historical Society | $75 | Columbus, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $300 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock | $557 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Dedham Police | $50 | Dedham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Eastman Charitable Foundation | $200 | Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hanssah Newbridge | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | $513 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hebron Academy | $2,000 | Hebron, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hospice Of The Valley | $1,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| More Than Words | $200 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $200 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | $500 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New London Barn Playhouse Inc | $100 | New London, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Newbridge On The Charles | $1,000 | Dedham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Opera North | $100 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute At Dartmouth | $140 | Lebanon, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Partners In Health | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Smith College Museum Of Art | $75 | Northampton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Society For The Protection Of Nh Forests | $55 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Temple Shalom Of Newton | $8,185 | West Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Understanding Our Differences | $100 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Vermont Public Radio | $500 | Colchester, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Wbur | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Wgbh | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Women's Lunch Place | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 04-3448561 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3202 GREAT MEADOW RD Dedham, MA 02026-4076 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Ruth And Frederick Stavis's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Frederick Stavis |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Ruth L Stavis |
Forms 990-PF
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