The Tommy Fuss Fund

EIN 04-7024674 Β· MA Β· NTEE F19

Invitation only Typical grant ~$375K Funds in MA
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In 2025, The Tommy Fuss Fund based in MA paid 4 grants totaling $2.1M to 3 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $150K to $1.2M, with a median of $375K. Its largest recipients included HARVARD UNIVERSITY, BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, and MCLEAN HOSPITAL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$44,276,930
Giving (latest yr)
$2,107,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$375K
Recipients
3
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Harvard University$1,207,500
  • Boston Children's Hospital$500,000
  • Mclean Hospital$400,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$2,107,500 Β· 4 grants

Grants Paid (4)

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Faculty of Arts & Sciences for the Tommy Fuss Research Fund
$1,207,500
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Tommy Fuss Center for Neuropsychiatric Disease Research Fund
$500,000
Mclean Hospital
Belmont, MA
Dr. Kerry Ressler's Research Into Anhedonia
$250,000
Mclean Hospital
Belmont, MA
Bill Carlezon's Work IN the Causes and Treatments for Depression
$150,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Tommy Fuss Fund does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

The Tommy Fuss Fund is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health.

In its most recent filing, The Tommy Fuss Fund reported 4 itemized grants totaling $2.1M. Individual grants ranged from $150K to $1.2M (median $375K).

Recent recipients include HARVARD UNIVERSITY, BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, MCLEAN HOSPITAL. The full grant list is on this page.

The Tommy Fuss Fund is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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