Grace River Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grace River Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$190,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$679,350
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $185,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $220,000 | 9 | $577,739 |
| 2024 | $185,000 | 7 | $638,821 |
| 2025 | $190,000 | 6 | $679,350 |
How to apply
Grace River Foundation 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 Grace River Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $120,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $35,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Learning Ctr for Women in Trasition | General support | $55,000 |
| Safe Passage | General support | $40,000 |
| Partners in Health | General support | $35,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | African women's health | $25,000 |
| Women's Freedom Center | General support | $25,000 |
| National Indigenous Women's Resource Cen | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard K Nichols See Footnote
- William B Hurd Jr See Footnote
Questions people ask
Does Grace River Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grace River Foundation give?
$190,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Grace River Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard K Nichols See Footnote (Trustee) and William B Hurd Jr See Footnote (Trustee).
What does Grace River Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.