Grandison Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grandison Foundation is a private foundation in Kings Park, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,850 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $25,000. 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$127,850
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,500 the year before.
95% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,600 | 22 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $102,500 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $127,850 | 24 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Grandison 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 Grandison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $94,350 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $11,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Health Fund | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Comic Relief Inc | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Historic Saranac Lake | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Yale University | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Mind Trust | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Trudeau Institute | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Poynter Institute | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| McGovern Institute | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| NAMI | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Trees for the Future | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Yale School of Art | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| International Medical Corp | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Handgun Violence | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Iava | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Kingsley Trust Association | General charitable purpose | $250 |
| Wild Center | General charitable purpose | $250 |
| Wikipediawikimedia Foundation | General charitable purpose | $250 |
| Saranac Lake Library | General charitable purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane P Trudeau
- Garretson Trudeau
Questions people ask
Does Grandison Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grandison Foundation give?
$127,850 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Grandison Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane P Trudeau (Treasurer) and Garretson Trudeau (President).
What does Grandison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.