Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 70 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cradles to CrayonsBoston, MA | Charitable donation | $150K |
| Essex County Community FoundationDanvers, MA | Charitable donation | $110K |
| Open TableMaynard, MA | Charitable donation | $101K |
| Jog Your MemoryNeedham, MA | Charitable donation | $60K |
| Gaining GroundConcord, MA | Charitable donation | $56K |
| Playball FoundationConcord, MA | Charitable donation | $54K |
| Metro CaringDenver, CO | Charitable donation | $52K |
| Pittsfield High SchoolPittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $50K |
| Berkshire Taconic Community FoundatSheffield, MA | Charitable donation | $50K |
| Community Foundation for MetrowestNatick, MA | Charitable donation | $50K |
| The Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MA | Charitable donation | $50K |
| American Red Cross of MassachusettsNw Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $40K |
| Dignity MattersWayland, MA | Charitable donation | $40K |
| Jeff's PlaceFramingham, MA | Charitable donation | $38K |
| Families in TransitionManchester, NH | Charitable donation | $35K |
| Jewish Community Center of the NortMarblehead, MA | Charitable donation | $35K |
| Impact Charitable for Social VenturDenver, CO | Charitable donation | $34K |
| Birthday WishesNatick, MA | Charitable donation | $31K |
| Berkshire Ag VenturesGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable purposes | $31K |
| Roots RisingPittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $31K |
| Food Bank of Western MaHatfield, MA | Charitable donation | $30K |
| Bershire BountyGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable donation | $27K |
| ThinkgiveConcord, MA | Charitable donation | $26K |
| University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO | Charitable donation | $25K |
| ConstructGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable donation | $25K |
| LeverNorth Adams, MA | Charitable donation | $25K |
| Project BreadBoston, MA | Charitable donation | $25K |
| Beverly BootstrapsBeverly, MA | Charitable donation | $25K |
| Impact Finance CenterDenver, CO | Charitable donation | $25K |
| Lawrence Communityworks IncLawrence, MA | Charitable donation | $25K |
| RootSalem, MA | Charitable donation | $21K |
| Community Involved in Sustaining AgSouth Deerfield, MA | Charitable donation | $20K |
| 18 DegreesPittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $20K |
| Mass AudubonLincoln, MA | Charitable donation | $20K |
| CataGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable donation | $20K |
| Pittsfield Community Food PantryPittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $20K |
| Bershire Immigrant CenterPittsfield, MA | Charitable purposes | $18K |
| Leap for EducationSalem, MA | Charitable donation | $15K |
| Volunteers in MedicineGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable donation | $15K |
| Berkshire Community Action CouncilPittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $15K |
| Berkshire GrownGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable donation | $15K |
| Leo IncLynn, MA | Charitable donation | $13K |
| South Metro Community FoundationLittleton, CO | Charitable donation | $12K |
| Berkshire Theatre GroupStockbridge, MA | Charitable donation | $12K |
| Berkshire Nursing FamiliesNorth Adams, MA | Charitable donation | $12K |
| Rosie's PlaceBoston, MA | Charitable donation | $11K |
| Me InternationalJohnstown, CO | Charitable donation | $10K |
| The Baker CenterBoston, MA | Charitable donation | $10K |
| Berkshire Diaper ProjectWest Stockbridge, MA | Charitable donation | $10K |
| The Haven ProjectLynn, MA | Charitable donation | $10K |
| Thanksgiving AngelsPittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $10K |
| Berkshire Family YMCAPittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $10K |
| Gladys Bringham Community CenterPittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $10K |
| Literacy NetworkLee, MA | Charitable donation | $10K |
| The Love of T FoundaitonPittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $10K |
| Eagles Autism FoundationPhiladelphia, PA | Charitable donation | $9,711 |
| Exploreres Lifelong LearningSalem, MA | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Extra Special TeasGreat Barrington, MA | Charitable donation | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Lenox Meeting HouseLenox, MA | Charitable donation | $7,000 |
| GreenagersSouth Egremont, MA | Charitable donation | $5,500 |
By state: Massachusetts 58 · Colorado 8 · District of Columbia 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Gilson Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Concord, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gilson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Gilson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.8M across 70 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Gilson Family Foundation Inc give?
Massachusetts (58 grants), Colorado (8 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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