Grantmaking public charity · EIN 04-6685725
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Agawam, MA
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Agawam, MA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $21.5M in grants paid across 4,050 grants, with $1.16B in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Jewish Federations of North America Inc, Union for Reform Judaism and Hadar.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants are monitored using a computerized system. the board votes on grant criteria and/or recipients and the grants administrator verifies that the grantees meet the standards to receive funds. larger grants require interim reporting and review of use of funding. the grants reported on schedule i are based on amounts actually paid to recipients during the fiscal year. the financial statements reflect grants on an accrual basis and consider grants payable. part iii grants/assistance awarded to individuals are paid directly by the harold grinspoon supporting foundation to the respective organization sponsoring the related activity.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Support primarily jewish educational institutions and organizations
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | New York, NY | To Support Literacy Programs in Israel | $4,985,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | New York, NY | Jcamp Grants, National Grants | $734,445 |
| Hadar | New York, NY | National Grants | $520,000 |
| American Friends of United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto Inc | Whippany, NJ | Pjl Grants, Jcamp Grants | $255,918 |
| Springfield Jewish Community Center Inc | Springfield, MA | Pjl Grants;sponor Jewish Community Programs | $247,587 |
| American Friends of the Russian Jewish Congress | Washington, DC | Pjl Grants | $200,000 |
| Lander Grinspoon Academy | Northampton, MA | To Sponsor Jewish Community Programs | $169,916 |
| Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Inc | Springfield, MA | Sponsor Jewish Community Programs; National Grants | $154,500 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Pjl Grants | $140,802 |
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Pjl Grants, Life & Legacy Grants | $134,580 |
| Camp Ramah in California Inc | Encino, CA | Jcamp Grants | $125,300 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | Northampton, MA | To Sponsor Jewish Community Programs | $121,295 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Pjl Grants, Life & Legacy Grants | $116,962 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | Jcamp Grants | $115,300 |
| Tamarack Camps | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Jcamp Grants | $112,300 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Pjl Grants, Life & Legacy Grants | $110,042 |
| Camp Stone | Beachwood, OH | Pjl Grants, Jcamp Grants | $108,700 |
| United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford New Canaan and Darien | Stamford, CT | Pjl Grants, Life & Legacy Grants | $105,010 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward County | Davie, FL | Pjl Grants, Life & Legacy Grants | $103,758 |
| Ramah Darom Inc | Atlanta, GA | Jcamp Grants | $102,900 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Jcamp Grants | $98,896 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | Northbrook, IL | Jcamp Grants | $98,800 |
| Surprise Lake Camp | Cold Spring, NY | Jcamp Grants | $94,300 |
| Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Inc | Getzville, NY | Life & Legacy Grants | $93,750 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Life & Legacy Grants | $93,750 |
The 25 largest of 4,050 grants listed on the return. 3,808 grants to individuals ($1.76M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$7.46M · 36 grants
- Massachusetts$1.55M · 32 grants
- California$883K · 19 grants
- New Jersey$751K · 15 grants
- Pennsylvania$735K · 15 grants
- Illinois$517K · 10 grants
- Ohio$511K · 9 grants
- Florida$469K · 14 grants
- Connecticut$460K · 11 grants
- Georgia$383K · 4 grants
- Maryland$293K · 8 grants
- Colorado$246K · 5 grants
Quick answers
Does The Harold Grinspoon Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Harold Grinspoon Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $21,502,407 in grants paid (4,050 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Harold Grinspoon Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Jewish Federations of North America Inc (NY), $4.99M, Union for Reform Judaism (NY), $734K, Hadar (NY), $520K, American Friends of United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto Inc (NJ), $256K and Springfield Jewish Community Center Inc (MA), $248K.