Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Newtonville, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,350 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$20,350
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,250
- Assets$535,144
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13,500 the year before.
56% 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 | $13,500 | 18 | $501,094 |
| 2024 | $20,350 | 25 | $535,144 |
How to apply
| Contact | Philip Cronin 65 Fessenden Street, Newtonville, MA 02460 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 448-2030, phil.cronin@capawock.com |
| What to submit | Letters for that includes all pertinent information and materials about the request |
| Deadlines | None none |
| Restrictions | Scholarships and contributions to charitable organizations |
What Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $17,850 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College-Paul Leonelli | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Boston College-Paul Leonelli | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| College of William Mary-Alexis Hovsepian | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| College of William Mary-Alexis Hovsepian | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Bentley University-Allison Hovespian | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Waltham Boys and Girls Club | Charity | $1,250 |
| Bentley University-Allison Hovespian | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| St Anselms College-Dylan Perry | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| The Waltham Museum | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Waltham Historical Society | Charity | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army of Waltham | Charity | $1,000 |
| Carrol Center for the Blind | Charity | $750 |
| Perkions School for the Blind | Charity | $750 |
| Catholic Charities | Charities | $750 |
| Middlesex Human Services | Charity | $500 |
| The Julie Fund Inc | Charity | $300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $250 |
| Waltham Police Relief Association | Charity | $100 |
| Waltham Grp Brandeis University | Charities | $100 |
| Waltham Firefighters | Charities | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen Cronin
- Robert Cronin Jr
- Abigail Kelly
- Hannah Balliet
- Philip J Cronin
Questions people ask
Does Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None none.
How much does Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation give?
$20,350 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Helen Cronin (Trustee), Robert Cronin Jr (Trustee), Abigail Kelly (Trustee) and Hannah Balliet (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.