Zachary and Lindsey Gund Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zachary and Lindsey Gund Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million 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 | $856,850 | 34 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 37 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 33 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Zachary and Lindsey Gund 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 Zachary and Lindsey Gund Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $726,600 |
| Vermont | 3 | $450,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $254,700 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $62,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rage | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $250,000 |
| The MGH Transformative Scholars in CSF Disorders Endowed Fund | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $250,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $200,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $200,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation R1 Pledge | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Dr William Clancy Professorship Fund | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $62,500 |
| Groton School- Annual Appeal | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $50,000 |
| Harvard School of Dental Medicine-Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials SC | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $50,000 |
| Fenn School | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $30,000 |
| Epiphany School | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $25,000 |
| Fleur de Lis Camp | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $25,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Charter Academy | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $5,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $5,000 |
| Wily Network | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc - Ice Out Alz | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $4,700 |
| Earthjustice | To help further charitable purposes of organization | $2,500 |
| Emerson Health Care Foundation | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $2,500 |
| Environment Working Group | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $2,500 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $2,000 |
| Strong Wings Adventure School | To help further charitable purposes of organization | $1,000 |
| Wbur | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $1,000 |
| Bucknell University | To help further charitable purpose of organization. | $500 |
| Concord Bridge (The) - Newspaper | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $500 |
| The Umbrella Community Arts Center | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $500 |
| Thinkgive Inc | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $500 |
| Trout Unlimited | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $500 |
| Concord Art Association | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $250 |
| Maria Mitchell Association | To help further charitable purposes of the organization | $250 |
| USA Hockey | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $250 |
| Pingree School | To help further charitable purposes of organization. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon Z Gund
- Lindsey S Gund
Questions people ask
Does Zachary and Lindsey Gund Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zachary and Lindsey Gund Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Zachary and Lindsey Gund Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon Z Gund (Trustee) and Lindsey S Gund (Trustee).
What does Zachary and Lindsey Gund Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.