The Granville Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Granville Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $368,758 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$368,758
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $325,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $300,000 | 13 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 16 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $368,758 | 17 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
The Granville 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 The Granville Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 6 | $183,758 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $165,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Home Coalition | General support | $50,000 |
| Ground Score Association | General support | $50,000 |
| Essex Art Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Lawrence Community Works Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Mira Coalition | General support | $25,000 |
| Portland Street Medicine | General support | $25,000 |
| Project Step | General support | $25,000 |
| Gather Make Shelter | General support | $20,000 |
| National Black Theatre Workshop | General support | $20,000 |
| Right 2 Dream Too | General support | $20,000 |
| Murmur Creative | General support | $18,758 |
| Cape Abilities | General support | $15,000 |
| Groundwork Lawrence | General support | $15,000 |
| Essex County Habitat for Humanity | General support | $10,000 |
| Urbanity Dance | General support | $10,000 |
| The Makanda Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiversity | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Justin T Wolstenholme
- Susan G Stott
- Anne Thiam
- Sandra C Comstock
Questions people ask
Does The Granville Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Granville Foundation give?
$368,758 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Granville Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Justin T Wolstenholme (Trustee), Susan G Stott (Trustee), Anne Thiam (Trustee) and Sandra C Comstock (Trustee).
What does The Granville Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and housing and homelessness.