Grand Street Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grand Street Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $219,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$219,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $217,908 the year before.
75% of its 2024 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 | $217,908 | 7 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $219,000 | 8 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Grand Street 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 Grand Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $196,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Shakespeare Festival | Charity | $100,000 |
| The Joan and Sanford I Weill | Charity | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charity | $20,000 |
| Columbia University | Charity | $20,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Charity | $20,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide | Charity | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charity | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas N Tryforos
Questions people ask
Does Grand Street Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grand Street Foundation give?
$219,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Grand Street Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas N Tryforos (Trustee).
What does Grand Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.