Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $79,427 in 94 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $9,955. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$79,427
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$9,955
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $78,848 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,370 | 75 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $78,848 | 79 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $79,427 | 94 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Marilyn & Mike Grossman 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 Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $24,591 |
| Vermont | 30 | $16,559 |
| New York | 9 | $15,950 |
| California | 4 | $5,777 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $2,650 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,900 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $1,525 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Initiatives | General support | $9,955 |
| Temple Israel | General support | $4,000 |
| Temple Sinai | General support | $3,400 |
| North American Family Institute | General support | $3,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General support | $3,000 |
| Changing Perspectives | General support | $2,500 |
| Colgate University | General support | $2,500 |
| Nan Project | General support | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Ian Degroot Memorial Scholarship | General support | $2,000 |
| Palestine Childrens' Relief Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Al Otro Lado | General support | $2,000 |
| Carecen-Network for Good | General support | $2,000 |
| Florence Projectflorence Refugee & Rights Project | General support | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General support | $1,941 |
| Jewish Communities of Vermont | General support | $1,500 |
| King Street Center | General support | $1,500 |
| Old Spokes Home | General support | $1,500 |
| Centro Presente | General support | $1,500 |
| Temple Shir Shalom | General support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle | General support | $1,300 |
| Global Whole Being Fund | General support | $1,277 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $1,250 |
| Vermont Public Radio | General support | $1,100 |
| Butterfly Foundation for Peace | General support | $1,000 |
| Central Vermont Refugee Action Network | General support | $1,000 |
| Natun - Guatemala | General support | $1,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| PJ Library of Vermont | General support | $1,000 |
| Refuge Point | General support | $1,000 |
| Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences | General support | $1,000 |
| University Cooperative School | General support | $700 |
| American Jewish World Service | General support | $500 |
| American Parkinsons Disease Association | General support | $500 |
| Basic Needs | General support | $500 |
| Bethel Food Pantry | General support | $500 |
| Cape Cod Synagogue | General support | $500 |
| Citizens Climate Education | General support | $500 |
| Gladney Center | General support | $500 |
| Upstander Project | General support | $500 |
| Vermont Food Bank | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy L Grossman
- Joanne G Pearlman
- James B Grossman
Questions people ask
Does Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation give?
$79,427 in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy L Grossman (Trustee), Joanne G Pearlman (Trustee) and James B Grossman (Trustee).
What does Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.