Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation A Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee
Accepts applications
Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation A Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee is a private foundation in Fall River, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$34.1 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $1.5 million the year before.
7% 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 | $1.5 million | 89 | $31.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 85 | $32.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 85 | $34.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jason Marshall 300 Centerville Rd-Suite 204, Warwick, RI 02886 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 732-8070 |
| What to submit | A letter indicating purpose for which funds requested accompanied by a copy of the federal exemption letter and evidence that the organizaton is currently in good standing. |
| Restrictions | A minimum of 80 of the Foundations annual distribution is given to charitable organizations as designated in the trust instrument. The Trustees have discretion as to 20 of the annual distribution. The Trustees policy is to give to charitable organizations in geographical areas comprising Bristol County, MA, proximate Rhode Island areas, Peterborough, New Hampshire and vicinity and locations that can affect or benefit the inhabitants of Southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire areas. Generally the targeted areas for giving are the arts, education, especially those that enhance business and entrepreneurial skills, healthcare, and preservation of local culture. The Trustees also favor those organizations that will provide a lasting named memorial whenever possible. |
What Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation A Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 45 | $709,600 |
| New Hampshire | 26 | $554,600 |
| Rhode Island | 13 | $231,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Scholarships Womens Rowing | $150,000 |
| Franklin Pierce University | Pierce Fund | $150,000 |
| Freetown Historical Society | Operating | $150,000 |
| NH Association for the Blind Future in Sight | Operating | $150,000 |
| Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital | Operating | $150,000 |
| Masonic Education and Charity Trust | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| Schepens Eye Research Institute | Macula Degeneration Research | $150,000 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society New Bedford Whaling Museum | Reading Room/Library | $30,000 |
| South County Health | Operating | $20,000 |
| San Miguel School | General Support | $20,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper | Christmas | $17,000 |
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra | Operating | $16,000 |
| Contoocook Valley Regional High School | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Fall River United Jewish Appeal | Local Programs | $15,000 |
| Monadnock Community Hospital | Operating | $15,000 |
| The Rotch-Jones Duff House & Garden Museum | Operating | $15,000 |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | Operating | $15,000 |
| Peterborough Historical Society | Operating | $14,500 |
| Peterborough Players | Operating | $13,600 |
| New Bedford High School | Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Bristol County Agricultural High School | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of NH Foundation Inc | Northeast Passage | $10,000 |
| Our Sisters School | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lown Institute Inc | Dr. Lown Legacy | $9,000 |
| Southeastern Mass Veterans Housing Program Inc | Operating | $8,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Operating | $7,500 |
| Tabor Academy | New Bedford Area Scholarships | $7,000 |
| The College Light Opera Company | Operating | $6,600 |
| Bradley Hospital Foundation | Operating | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Operating | $5,000 |
| Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Forever Paws Animal Shelter | Operating | $5,000 |
| Foster Forward | Operating | $5,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Operating | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Eye Melanoma Research | $5,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Operating | $5,000 |
| The River Center Family & Community Resource Center | Operating | $5,000 |
| Salve Regina University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | OperatIng | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Shabshelowitz
- Jason Marshall
- David M Assad
- Bernard AG Taradash
- Stephen J Hanna
- Matthew Parker
Questions people ask
Does Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation A Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation A Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation A Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Shabshelowitz (Trustee), Jason Marshall (Trustee), David M Assad (Trustee) and Bernard AG Taradash (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation A Shabshelowitz Co-Trustee fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.