Private foundation · EIN 88-1525893 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Granville Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $369K total, median $20K. 59% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$369K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
59%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Welcome Home CoalitionPortland, ORGeneral support$50K
Ground Score AssociationPortland, ORGeneral support$50K
Essex Art CenterLawrence, MAGeneral support$30K
Lawrence Community Works IncLawrence, MAGeneral support$25K
Mira CoalitionBoston, MAGeneral support$25K
Portland Street MedicinePortland, ORGeneral support$25K
Project StepBoston, MAGeneral support$25K
Gather Make ShelterPortland, ORGeneral support$20K
National Black Theatre WorkshopNew York, NYGeneral support$20K
Right 2 Dream TooPortland, ORGeneral support$20K
Murmur CreativePortland, ORGeneral support$19K
Cape AbilitiesHyannis, MAGeneral support$15K
Groundwork LawrenceLawrence, MAGeneral support$15K
Essex County Habitat for HumanityLawrence, MAGeneral support$10K
Urbanity DanceBoston, MAGeneral support$10K
The Makanda ProjectMilton, MAGeneral support$5,000
Association for Autism and NeurodiversityWatertown, MAGeneral support$5,000

By state: Oregon 6 · Massachusetts 10 · New York 1

About this foundation

Granville Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Justin Wolstenholme, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Granville Foundation 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 Granville Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $369K across 17 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Granville Foundation give?

Oregon (6 grants), Massachusetts (10 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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