Grant and Lara Gund Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grant and Lara Gund Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
39% 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 | $1.1 million | 27 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 28 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 26 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Grant and Lara Gund 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 Grant and Lara Gund Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $6,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $622,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $460,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $284,700 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rage | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $250,000 |
| Root Capital | To help further charitable purpose of organization | $200,000 |
| University of Vermont - Match | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $200,000 |
| University of Vermont - Foundation for the Environment | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket FBO Our House | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $100,000 |
| University of Vermont - R1 | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $100,000 |
| Milton Academy | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $80,000 |
| The Carroll School for the Blind | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $60,000 |
| Harvard School of Dental Medicine - Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $50,000 |
| Meii Ocular Genomics Institute | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University - Kellogg School | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $30,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $25,000 |
| Boston University | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $20,000 |
| Colorado College | To help organization further their charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $10,000 |
| Representus | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $10,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $10,000 |
| Jamaica Non-Profit Tennis Academy | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $6,000 |
| American Council of the Blind | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $5,000 |
| Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $5,000 |
| The Newman School | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc - Ice Out Alz | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $4,700 |
| Casa of Southern Connecticut | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $3,000 |
| The Wily Network | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Grant A Gund
- Lara B Gund
Questions people ask
Does Grant and Lara Gund Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grant and Lara Gund Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Grant and Lara Gund Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Grant A Gund (Trustee) and Lara B Gund (Trustee).
What does Grant and Lara Gund Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.