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The Grubb Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Granby, Massachusetts · EIN 820496422

The Grubb Family Foundation is a private foundation in Granby, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $18,500 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$15,5003$319,436
2024$18,5003$336,276
2025$19,5003$363,815

How to apply

The Grubb Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Grubb Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Idaho.

StateGrantsAmount
Idaho2$18,100
New York1$1,400

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
May Cemetery Association Inc
May, ID
Preserve and maintain may cemetery$15,000
The Mahoney Family Safety Center
Salmon, ID
Support victims of domestic violence$3,100
Library of America
New York, NY
Books for libraries and schools$1,400

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Grubb Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Grubb Family Foundation give?

$19,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.

Who runs The Grubb Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James E Hartley (Trustee).

What does The Grubb Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services and education.

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