Private foundation · EIN 04-6758553 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Grossman Fam Charitable Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $702K total, median $5,000. 48% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$702K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYOperations budget assistance$300K
Boston University School of LawBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$101K
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$76K
Sheridan SchoolWashington, DCOperations budget assistance$55K
National Academy of EngineeringWashington, DCOperations budget assistance$50K
Squam Lakes Natural Science CenterHolderness, NHOperations budget assistance$32K
DatakindBrooklyn, NYOperations budget assistance$21K
Planned Parenthood League of MassBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$15K
Squam Lakes Conservation SocietyHolderness, NHOperations budget assistance$15K
Massbay Community CollegeWellesley Hills, MAOperations budget assistance$10K
Boston Childrens ChorusBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$7,500
Preparatory Foundation (boston Prep)Hyde Park, MAOperations budget assistance$5,000
UpstreamBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$5,000
Museum of Fine ArtsBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$3,000
Squam Lakes AssociationHolderness, NHOperations budget assistance$3,000
Nh Charitable FoundationConcord, NHOperations budget assistance$1,000
United South End Settlements (camp Hale)Boston, MAOperations budget assistance$600
Castle Preservation SocietyMoultonborough, NHOperations budget assistance$500
Loon Preservation CommitteeMoultonborough, NHOperations budget assistance$500
Sherrill HouseBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$300
Rogerson CommunitiesBoston, MAOperations budget assistance$200
Barnstormers TheaterTamworth, NHOperations budget assistance$100
Sandwich Childrens CenterSandwich, NHOperations budget assistance$100

By state: New York 2 · Massachusetts 11 · District of Columbia 2 · New Hampshire 8

About this foundation

Grossman Fam Charitable Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Grossman Fam Charitable Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Grossman Fam Charitable Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $702K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Grossman Fam Charitable Foundation Tr give?

New York (2 grants), Massachusetts (11 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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