Private foundation · EIN 34-1769361 · North Chatham, Massachusetts

Thomas J Gruber and Judith Fay Gruber Charitable Foundtion

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: 8 grants paid, $7,808 total, median $1,004.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$7,808
Median grant
$1,004
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Waite Hill FoundationKirtland, OHUnrestricted$2,000
Divine Word ChurchKirtland, OHUnrestricted$1,300
Alzheimer AssociationIndependence, OHUnrestricted$1,100
Christ Child SocietyMentor, OHUnrestricted$1,008
Macular DegenerationAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$1,000
GoodwillPainesville, OHUnrestricted$632
American Cancer SocietyCleveland, OHUnrestricted$468
Misc Under 300Waite Hill, OHUnrestricted$300

By state: Ohio 7 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Thomas J Gruber and Judith Fay Gruber Charitable Foundtion is a private grantmaking foundation in North Chatham, Massachusetts, administered in care of Andrew Fay, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Thomas J Gruber and Judith Fay Gruber Charitable Foundtion 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 Thomas J Gruber and Judith Fay Gruber Charitable Foundtion give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7,808 across 8 grants, a median of $1,004.

Where does Thomas J Gruber and Judith Fay Gruber Charitable Foundtion give?

Ohio (7 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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