THE POSS FAMILY FOUNDATION
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Plain text THE POSS FAMILY FOUNDATION. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2020–2025. https://furp.org/org/the-poss-family-foundation-043412829. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). THE POSS FAMILY FOUNDATION [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2020–2025]. Retrieved November 9, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/the-poss-family-foundation-043412829
MLA “THE POSS FAMILY FOUNDATION.” furp.org, tax years 2020–2025, https://furp.org/org/the-poss-family-foundation-043412829. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-09; covers tax years 2020–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $162K · expenses $2.2M · assets $0
- Also known as
- C/O DR ELLEN M POSS
- EIN
- 04-3412829
- Address
- 450 WARREN STREET, BROOKLINE, MA 02445
- NTEE code
- T22 Private Independent Foundations (Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations) inferred (by a small language model from the name and 990 text, confidence 0.70; not an IRS classification)
- Exempt type
- -
- Ruling date
- -
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 1 person listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
1 person listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Ellen M Poss | TRUSTEE | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELLEN M POSS | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELLEN M POSS | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELLEN M POSS | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELLEN M POSS | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELLEN M POSS | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELLEN M POSS | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2022 · 1 contractor · $0
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIBC NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT ADVISORS | $0 |
2021 · 1 contractor · $24K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIBC NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT ADVISORS | $24,235 |
2020 · 1 contractor · $35K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIBC NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT ADVISORS | $34,515 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2025 · 6 grants to organizations · $2.0M
2024 · 4 grants to organizations · $381K
2023 · 3 grants to organizations · $510K
2022 · 12 grants to organizations · $2.3M
2021 · 9 grants to organizations · $2.6M
2020 · 12 grants to organizations · $3.0M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2023 · 1 contributor · $510K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELLEN M POSS | Person | BROOKLINE, MA | $510,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
2022 · 1 contributor · $6K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELLEN M POSS | Person | BROOKLINE, MA | $6,500 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing |
2021 · 1 contributor · $6K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELLEN M POSS | Person | BROOKLINE, MA | $6,500 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing |
2020 · 5 contributors · $1.6M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ELLEN M POSS | Person | BROOKLINE, MA | $1,005,903 | $1,005,903 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
| 4 | ELLEN M POSS | Person | BROOKLINE, MA | $338,810 | $338,810 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
| 5 | ELLEN M POSS | Person | BROOKLINE, MA | $174,480 | $174,480 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
| 3 | ELLEN M POSS | Person | BROOKLINE, MA | $99,469 | $99,469 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
| 1 | ELLEN M POSS | Person | BROOKLINE, MA | $13,750 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $161,901 | $2,187,165 | $0 | $0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $18,158 | $433,244 | $919,465 | $919,465 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $58 | $523,982 | $1,344,869 | $1,344,869 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $666,657 | $2,371,816 | $1,869,342 | $1,869,342 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,512,475 | $2,677,578 | $3,562,868 | $3,562,868 | $6,500 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $3,819,026 | $3,068,404 | $4,730,184 | $4,730,184 | $1,643,556 | - | $0 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAU FAMILY FOUNDATION | MA | T22 | $158,248 | $127,841 | President | $5,000 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| KAHN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MA | T22 | $161,637 | $314,141 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| ANDREW FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | MA | T22 | $156,175 | $161,106 | PRESIDENT AS REQ. | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SUNFLOWER FOUNDATION | MA | T22 | $154,767 | $116,397 | PRESIDENT | $22,500 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MARLEE FOUNDATION INC | MA | T22 | $167,545 | $498,033 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE RICHARD AND SALLY ZECKHAUSER FOUNDATION | MA | T22 | $168,411 | $514,046 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DANTE S STEPHENSEN FOUNDATION | MA | T22 | $166,316 | $150,205 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HEIDI E KUNKEL FOUNDATION INC | MA | T22 | $166,540 | $327,020 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LORI K AND ROLAND F PEASE JR FOUNDATION INC | MA | T22 | $163,026 | $104,333 | TRUSTEE | $407 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE WILLIAM V AND BETTY M ELLIS FAMILY | MA | T22 | $154,315 | $196,142 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HOMETOWN BANK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | MA | T22 | $169,093 | $297,337 | PRESIDENT/CLERK/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DOWDALL FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | MA | T22 | $168,085 | $35,355 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MARLBOROUGH BRIGHAM FAMILY TRUST | MA | T22 | $156,060 | $65,681 | TRUSTEE AND TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BUNKY FUND | MA | T22 | $160,645 | $206,092 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ABRAHAM SHAPIRO CHARITY FUND TRUST | MA | T22 | $170,275 | $211,479 | TRUSTEE AS REQ. | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TEMPLE BETH AVODAH ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND | MA | T22 | $157,135 | $88,080 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LINDA K MARINO CHARITABLE TRUST | MA | T22 | $163,079 | $143,609 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ALBERT STEIGER MEMORIAL FUND INC | MA | T22 | $159,308 | $348,464 | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ELIZABETH WHITTEMORE CHARITABLE TRUST | MA | T22 | $169,440 | $321,312 | TRUSTEE | $13,680 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE FRIEND FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $164,449 | $7,195,464 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| POOLE FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T22 | $164,587 | $109,784 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
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| THE GILBANE FAMILY FOUNDATION | RI | T22 | $168,095 | $7,719,829 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| H & H FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $166,626 | $119,376 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| JL FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $153,900 | $143,197 | DIRECTOR/CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Organizations funded | Type | Years | Which ones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY MIAMI INC | $775,000 | 6 | 1 | DAF sponsor | 2019–2024 | THE@JULIANA GREENFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION |
| COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF GREATER BOSTON INC | $647,472 | 25 | 1 | DAF sponsor | 2009–2024 | TEMPLE BETH AVODAH ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $140,000 | 3 | 1 | DAF sponsor | 2016–2020 | TEMPLE BETH AVODAH ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR | $64,000 | 4 | 2 | DAF sponsor | 2017–2022 | TEMPLE BETH AVODAH ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND; MARLEE FOUNDATION INC |
| VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM | $33,200 | 2 | 1 | DAF sponsor | 2021–2022 | TEMPLE BETH AVODAH ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND |
| MURAR FOUNDATION INC | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | Private foundation | 2015–2015 | HOUSE FAMILY FOUNDATION |
| OLANDER FAMILY FOUNDATION | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | Private foundation | 2019–2019 | HOUSE FAMILY FOUNDATION |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990PF · $2,187,165 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,044,148 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,044,148 | 93.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $114,971 | 5.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $28,046 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $2,187,165 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $433,244 spent · pay $0 · grants $381,315 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $381,315 | 88.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $34,663 | 8.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $17,266 | 4.0% | |
| Total | $433,244 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $523,982 spent · pay $0 · grants $510,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $510,000 | 97.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $13,969 | 2.7% | |
| Taxes | $13 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $523,982 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $2,371,816 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,308,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,308,500 | 97.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $30,066 | 1.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $21,750 | 0.9% | |
| Taxes | $11,500 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $2,371,816 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $2,677,578 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,645,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,645,000 | 98.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $24,212 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,500 | 0.2% | |
| Taxes | $1,843 | 0.1% | |
| Other expenses | $23 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,677,578 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $3,068,404 spent · pay $0 · grants $3,018,930 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,018,930 | 98.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $34,515 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $13,750 | 0.4% | |
| Taxes | $1,200 | 0.0% | |
| Other expenses | $9 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $3,068,404 | 100% |
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