T Backer Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
T Backer Fund Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $395,100 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$395,100
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $362,500 the year before.
25% 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 | $437,750 | 49 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $362,500 | 40 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $395,100 | 48 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
T Backer Fund Inc 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 T Backer Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $158,100 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $95,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $87,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General support | $65,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Time and Space Limited Theatre Co Inc | General support | $23,500 |
| Academy of Charlemont | General support | $20,000 |
| You Can Vote | General support | $20,000 |
| Columbia Memorial Health Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | General support | $12,000 |
| Wbur Public Radio | General support | $11,000 |
| Arlington Eats | General support | $10,500 |
| Columbia - Greene Community Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Columbia County Habitat for Humanity | General support | $10,000 |
| Cradnell Theatre Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Food Link Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Morris Memorial Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Movement voter fund | $10,000 |
| Twin County Recovery Services | General support | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | General support | $10,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General support | $7,000 |
| Nepm Public Radio | General support | $6,500 |
| Tech Valley Center of Gravity Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Chatham Area Recreation Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Close Encounters With Music Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Columbia Friends of the Electric Trail | Maintain albany-hudson electric trail | $5,000 |
| Concerts in the Village | General support | $5,000 |
| Hantz Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hudson Festival Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| Itaca Community Radiowrfi | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Oregon University Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Wamc | General support | $5,000 |
| Wbgo Public Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| Tri-Village Fire Company Inc | General support | $3,600 |
| Columbia County Recovery Kitchen Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Columbia Greene Humane Society Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Chatham Area Silent Food Pantry | General support | $2,500 |
| Columbia County Youth Theatre Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Ghent Food Pantry | General support | $2,500 |
| Hudson Taconis Lands | General support | $2,500 |
| Guilderland Public Library | General support | $2,000 |
| Spencertown Academy Society | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Grunberg
- Daniel Grunberg
- John Grunberg
Questions people ask
Does T Backer Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does T Backer Fund Inc give?
$395,100 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs T Backer Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Grunberg (President/Treasurer), Daniel Grunberg (Vp/Secretary) and John Grunberg (Director).
What does T Backer Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.