Gilson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gilson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$32.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 54 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 63 | $29.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 70 | $32.1 million |
How to apply
Gilson Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gilson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 58 | $1.5 million |
| Colorado | 8 | $167,413 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $9,711 |
| California | 1 | $2,912 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable donation | $150,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | Charitable donation | $110,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $100,500 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $60,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $55,500 |
| Playball Foundation | Charitable donation | $53,500 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $52,000 |
| Pittsfield High School | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundat | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation for Metrowest | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross of Massachusetts | Charitable donation | $40,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $40,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $37,500 |
| Families in Transition | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of the Nort | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| Impact Charitable for Social Ventur | Charitable donation | $34,183 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $30,500 |
| Individual | Charitable purposes | $30,500 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $30,500 |
| Food Bank of Western Ma | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $26,500 |
| Thinkgive | Charitable donation | $25,500 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,230 |
| Construct | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Lever | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Project Bread | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Impact Finance Center | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Lawrence Communityworks Inc | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Root | Charitable donation | $20,500 |
| Community Involved in Sustaining Ag | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| 18 Degrees | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Cata | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Pittsfield Community Food Pantry | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Bershire Immigrant Center | Charitable purposes | $17,500 |
| Leap for Education | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Berkshire Community Action Council | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Spina Schmidt
- Peter John Spina
- Mary Gilson Spina
Questions people ask
Does Gilson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gilson Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Gilson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Spina Schmidt (President), Peter John Spina (Director) and Mary Gilson Spina (Director).
What does Gilson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and food and hunger.