The GGM Trust
Preselected recipients only
The GGM Trust is a private foundation in Harrisville, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,850 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $28,000. 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$148,850
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,200 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 | $126,900 | 27 | $596,584 |
| 2024 | $113,200 | 23 | $624,579 |
| 2025 | $148,850 | 29 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The GGM Trust 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 GGM Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $66,000 |
| New Hampshire | 9 | $39,050 |
| Florida | 1 | $16,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,800 |
| Alabama | 2 | $4,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Fund | General Purpose | $28,000 |
| ACLU of New Hampshire | General Purpose | $23,000 |
| Educate the Children | General Purpose | $16,000 |
| The Door | General purpose | $11,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Individual | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Friends Seminary Alumni Fund | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Community Kitchen | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $3,650 |
| Vermont Jazz Center | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Harrisville Children's Center | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Ali Forney Center | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Sarara Foundation | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Loisaba Community Conservation Foun | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Sojourn to the Past | General Purpose | $2,800 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Himalayan Education Foundation Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Project Home | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Foot Soldiers Park | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Innocence Project | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Lovelane | General Purpose | $800 |
| Monadnock Conservancy | General purpose | $800 |
| Harris Center for Conservation Educ | General purpose | $800 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | General purpose | $500 |
| Monadnock at Home | General purpose | $500 |
| Firelight Theatre Workshop | General purpose | $300 |
| The Haitian Support Center | General Purpose | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Michelson
Questions people ask
Does The GGM Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The GGM Trust give?
$148,850 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The GGM Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Michelson (Trustee).
What does The GGM Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.