Private foundation · EIN 22-2738277 · Agawam, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $250.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 253 grants paid, $841K total, median $250. 93% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
253
$841K
Median grant
$250
Stays in MA
93%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$20M

How to apply

A written request which should include a description of the functions to be funded, amount requested, annual budget of soliciting organization. Contact: Harold Grinspoon, 67 Hunt Street, Agawam, Ma, 4132760700 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 253 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $841K; Part I reports $1.0M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts Eye & Ear InfirmaryBoston, MAGeneral contribution$232K
Northeast Sustainable Energy AssociationGreenfield, MAGeneral contribution$179K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYGeneral contribution$60K
Dollywood FoundationSevierville, TNGeneral contribution$21K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAGeneral contribution$16K
Appalachian Mountain ClubBoston, MAGeneral contribution$14K
Wheaton CollegeNorton, MAGeneral contribution$11K
Harvard School of Dental MedicineBoston, MAGeneral contribution$6,017
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAGeneral contribution$4,773
Community Music SchoolSpringfield, MAGeneral contribution$3,424
Chestnut Mountain Tree FarmHatfield, MALocal farmers awards general$2,700
Ellison Farms Beef LLCLudlow, MALocal farmers awards general$2,700
Thomas FarmSunderland, MALocal farmers awards general$2,700
Agric Organics LLCWilbraham, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Amherst Nurseries IncHadley, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Astarte Farm LLCHadley, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Bailey's Squire FarmEast Longmeadow, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Bardwell FarmHatfield, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Boyden Bros MapleConway, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Bridgmont FarmWesthampton, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Cook Farm LLCHadley, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Cricket Creek Farm LLCWilliamstown, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Diemand FarmMillers Falls, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
E & J Scott OrchardsBuckland, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Elmartin FarmChesire, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Everyday Farm LLCBernardston, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Fern Hill Farm LLCBuckland, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Florek Family FarmWestfield, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Four Rex Farm IncHadley, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Full Well Farm LLCAdams, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Gothic Top FarmSunderland, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Gwydyr Farm LLCSouthampton, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Hager Bros Farm LLCColrain, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Holguer Hill FarmAshfield, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Little Bean FarmSheffield, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
McCrays FarmSouth Hadley, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Mountain View FarmsEasthampton, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
North Hadley Sugar Shack LLCHadley, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Outlook FarmWesthampton, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Park Hill Orchard LLCEasthampton, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Plante Farm IncMonson, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Plum Brook Farm LLCAmherst, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Red Fire FarmMontague, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Reed Farm LLCSunderland, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Servicenet IncNorthampton, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Stone Soup Farm Co-Operative IncHadley, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Taft FarmsGreat Barrington, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Trumpet Hill FarmSheffield, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Trust Auer Rocque IncWorthington, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Vibesman's LLC Dba Boulder Top FarmMontague, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Wellspring Harvest CorporationSpringfield, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Whistle Wind Dairy LLCWestfield, MALocal farmers awards general$2,500
Front Yard FarmWare, MALocal farmers awards general$2,475
Kinne Brook FarmWorthington, MALocal farmers awards general$2,471
Holiday Brook Farm LLCDalton, MALocal farmers awards general$2,450
Woven Roots Farm IncTyringham, MALocal farmers awards general$2,428
Buzz Off Bee CoWestfield, MALocal farmers awards general$2,395
University of MassachusettsShrewsbury, MAGeneral contribution$2,347
Deere Creek Farm LLCGranby, MALocal farmers awards general$2,340
Sweet Brook Beef CompanyWilliamstown, MALocal farmers awards general$2,340

By state: Massachusetts 235 · New York 1 · Tennessee 1 · Connecticut 8 · Pennsylvania 4 · Michigan 2

About this foundation

The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Agawam, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A written request which should include a description of the functions to be funded, amount requested, annual budget of soliciting organization. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $841K across 253 grants, a median of $250.

Where does The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (235 grants), New York (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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