Private foundation · Boston, MA
David E Retik and Christopher D Mello
Typical grant size
$5K – $6K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
37
Repeat grantees
22
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE. HOWEVER GRANTS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY IN THE SPRING.
ContactJEANNE D'AGOSTINO · 6179561318
MaterialsTHERE IS NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCESS OR FORM. POTENTIAL GRANTEES MUST SEND A LETTER OF INTEREST.
RestrictionsNO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS, THOUGH THE FOCUS IS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Edward Gatta Jr
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Doug Mello
DIRECTOR
Ellen Mello
DIRECTOR
Jeanne D'agostino
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Susan Retik
DIRECTOR
Eileen M Toti
TREASURER/DIRECTOR
Kathy Flaherty
DIRECTOR
Johanna Wise Sullivan
CLERK/DIRECTOR
Dr James Mandell
DIRECTOR
Bob Emmert
DIRECTOR
Benjamin Retik
DIRECTOR
Dr Alan Retik
DIRECTOR
Karen Voci
DIRECTOR
Josephine Emmert
TRUSTEE
Michael Bogdan
TRUSTEE
Peter Ottmar
TRUSTEE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
13.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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197
Total grants awarded
$1.7M
Total amount
$9K
Average grant
$35K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.