The Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on Greater Boston Jewish communal life, funding Jewish federations, congregations, day schools, camps, and elder services alongside occasional healthcare support. Grants are programmatic and institutional, aimed at sustaining core community infrastructure rather than one-off project experimentation. The foundation appears to prioritize continuity—making repeat and sizable gifts to established local Jewish institutions that serve education, religious life, senior care, and youth programming.
Concentrated giving: a small number of relatively large grants with repeat funding to core Jewish community institutions in the Boston area, supplemented by occasional health-sector support.
The Simon B Gottlieb Charitable Foundation’s largest recent grants center on Boston-area Jewish communal infrastructure, led by a $919,000 program support grant to Combined Jewish Philanthropies in 2023 and a $390,000 grant to the same organization in 2024. That pattern points to a funder that favors sustained institutional support rather than scattered project funding. Across its recent giving, the foundation backs organizations that anchor Jewish education, religious life, senior services, and community coordination in Greater Boston. Recent awards also show support for Hebrew Senior Life, Rashi School, Temple Emanuel, Cohen Camps, and other established local institutions. The grant purposes are consistently listed as program support, suggesting a preference for operating stability and ongoing service delivery. While much of the giving is concentrated in the Boston metropolitan area, the portfolio includes a small number of grants outside Massachusetts, such as Brothers for Life in Seattle and American Jewish Committee in Philadelphia, indicating a primarily local grantmaker with a limited broader reach. Its recent activity reflects repeat relationships with several grantees over multiple years, especially in community federation, synagogue, and elder-care settings. The foundation’s scale is substantial relative to its asset base, with annual grants of $3,894,500 on $1,676,120 in assets.
Jewish communal support is the clearest thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $100,000 in 2025 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies for program support, following much larger support in prior years, and also funded American Jewish Committee with $25,000 in 2024. Education appears as another core area. The foundation granted $145,000 to Rashi School in 2023 and $65,000 in 2025, both for program support. It also supported Torah Academy with $50,000 in 2023 and Gateways with $25,000 in 2024. Congregational and synagogue life is another recurring theme. Temple Emanuel received $125,000 in 2023 and $80,000 in 2025, while Temple Beth Shalom received $67,500 in 2024 and $60,000 in 2025. In parallel, the foundation backed Vilna Shul with $25,000 in 2023. Health and elder services also appear in the portfolio. Hebrew Senior Life received $150,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2025; Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and Boston Medical Center also received program support.
$909K
$1.8M
$1M
$921K
Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Notable grantees: Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Rashi School, Hebrew Senior Life, Cohen Camps, Temple Emanuel
Grant size clusters around a modest core with a higher-capacity upper tier: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $25,000. That distribution sits alongside occasional larger institutional awards, including six-figure gifts. The pattern is strongly repeat-based. Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Hebrew Senior Life, Rashi School, Temple Emanuel, Temple Beth Shalom, Jewish Family Service of Metrowest, Jcc Greater Boston, and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital all appear more than once across the recent grants list, often in consecutive years. All listed grants are program support, which points to restricted, institution-focused funding rather than open-ended or opportunistic giving. The foundation is a private charitable foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Giving is overwhelmingly Massachusetts-based: 80% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and Massachusetts is also the top state by grant count. Boston is the most frequent city, with additional concentration in Newton, Dedham, Needham, Wellesley, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, Wayland, and Quincy. Outside Massachusetts, the recent grants list includes Seattle, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn. All recorded recipient grants are in the United States.
The recent grants show a strong focus on Jewish communal institutions, including Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Hebrew Senior Life, Rashi School, Temple Emanuel, Temple Beth Shalom, Jcc Greater Boston, and Vilna Shul. It also supports related healthcare and social-service organizations such as Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and Jewish Family Service of Metrowest.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Hebrew Senior Life, Rashi School, Temple Emanuel, Temple Beth Shalom, and Jewish Family Service of Metrowest. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing institutional relationships rather than one-time gifts.
The grant-size distribution is concentrated at smaller amounts: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $25,000. The foundation also makes larger program-support grants, including six-figure awards to major institutions.
Most grants go to Massachusetts, which is both the top state by grant count and the state receiving 80% of grants. Boston is the most common recipient city, followed by other Greater Boston communities such as Newton, Dedham, Needham, Wellesley, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, Wayland, and Quincy.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and the recent grant list shows institutional program support only, including grants to federations, schools, congregations, camps, hospitals, and community-service organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RASHI SCHOOL | DEDHAM, MA | $150,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE EMANUEL | NEWTON, MA | $92,200 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YAD CHESSAD | WALTHAM, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE BETH SHALOM | NEEDHAM, MA | $31,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JCC GREATER BOSTON | NEWTON, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ALEXANDER HAMILTON SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $30,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COHEN CAMPS | WELLESLEY, MA | $28,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METROWEST | FRAMINGHAM, MA | $25,025 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ITREK | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TORAH ACADEMY | BROOKLINE, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| URJ CRANE LAKE CAMP | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BROTHERS FOR LIFE | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HADASSAH | NEWTON, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOLOMON SCHECTER DAY SCHOOL | NEWTON, MA | $18,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL | WATERTOWN, MA | $18,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HEBREW COLLEGE | NEWTON, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WEST END HOUSE CAMP | PARSONSFIELD, ME | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HILLEL INTERNATIONAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CAMERA | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHABAD CENTER OF NATICK | NATICK, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HILLEL | CORAL GABLES, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL | TEANECK, NJ | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOSTON BULL PEN PROJECT | NEEDHAM, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GATEWAYS | NEWTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOSTON JEWISH FILM | NEWON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL BRAILLE PRESS | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HEBREW SENIOR LIFE | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PAN MASS CHALLENGE | NEEDHAM, MA | $3,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HASBARA FELLOWSHIP | NEW YORK, NY | $1,800 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TIFERETH RAPHAEL | BRIGHTON, MA | $1,800 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE EMANUEL | NEWTON, MA | $80,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RASHI SCHOOL | DEDHAM, MA | $65,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TEMPLE BETH SHALOM | NEEDHAM, MA | $60,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JCC GREATER BOSTON | NEWTON, MA | $55,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METROWEST | FRAMINGHAM, MA | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HEBREW SENIOR LIFE | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BROTHERS FOR LIFE | SEATTLE, WA | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GATEWAYS | NEWTON, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HADASSAH | NEWTON, MA | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAB COMMUNITY SERVICES | BROOKLINE, MA | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
RASHI SCHOOL
$150,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TEMPLE EMANUEL
$92,200PROGRAM SUPPORT
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM
$31,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
JCC GREATER BOSTON
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
COHEN CAMPS
$28,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT
TORAH ACADEMY
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
URJ CRANE LAKE CAMP
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BROTHERS FOR LIFE
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HADASSAH
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOLOMON SCHECTER DAY SCHOOL
$18,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HEBREW COLLEGE
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT
WEST END HOUSE CAMP
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PROGRAM SUPPORT PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT
HILLEL INTERNATIONAL
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CAMERA
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHABAD CENTER OF NATICK
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HILLEL
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOSTON BULL PEN PROJECT
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GATEWAYS
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOSTON JEWISH FILM
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NATIONAL BRAILLE PRESS
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HEBREW SENIOR LIFE
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PAN MASS CHALLENGE
$3,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TIFERETH RAPHAEL
$1,800PROGRAM SUPPORT
TEMPLE EMANUEL
$80,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
RASHI SCHOOL
$65,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM
$60,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
JCC GREATER BOSTON
$55,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HEBREW SENIOR LIFE
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BROTHERS FOR LIFE
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORTPROGRAM SUPPORT
JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GATEWAYS
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HADASSAH
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT