Granite Bench Charitable Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Granite Bench Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$55,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,500 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 8 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Granite Bench Charitable Fdn 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 Granite Bench Charitable Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 4 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Families in Transition | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Home Base - Partners Healthcare System FBO Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Concord Hospital Trust | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J Lelievre
- Cynthia M Lelievre
Questions people ask
Does Granite Bench Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Granite Bench Charitable Fdn give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Granite Bench Charitable Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul J Lelievre (Trustee) and Cynthia M Lelievre (Trustee).
What does Granite Bench Charitable Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.