Gravestar Foundation
Accepts applications
Gravestar Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $147,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$147,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $122,000 the year before.
59% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,000 | 26 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $147,500 | 27 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Anthony J Barsamian C/O Gravestar Inc 160 Second St, Cambridge, MA 02142 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 492-4118 |
| What to submit | ANY |
What Gravestar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 22 | $122,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Servings Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation Inc | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Armenia Assembly of America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| City Year Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Helping Our Women | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lend A Hand Society | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Pebbles of Strength | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Solon Community Living | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| The Boston Globe Foundation Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Winchester Sports Foundation | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Action Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Amigos Hospitalito Atitlan | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cedar Cricle Farm & Education Center Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Stage Company | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Mspca-Angell | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Shriners Childrens | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| The Colebrook Kiwanis Foundation Inc | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Winchester Committee for A Better Change Inc | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Lawyers Clearinghouse | Chartiable | $2,500 |
| Tough Warrior Princess | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn G Mugar
- Anthony J Barsamian
Questions people ask
Does Gravestar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gravestar Foundation give?
$147,500 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gravestar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn G Mugar (Trustee) and Anthony J Barsamian (Trustee).
What does Gravestar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.