Gilson Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyConcord, Massachusetts · EIN 27-4379483 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,230.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County Community Foundation | Danvers, MA | Charitable donation | $110,000 |
| Playball Foundation | Concord, MA | Charitable donation | $53,500 |
| Pittsfield High School | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundat | Sheffield, MA | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation for Metrowest | Natick, MA | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross of Massachusetts | Nw Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $40,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of the Nort | Marblehead, MA | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| Impact Charitable for Social Ventur | Denver, CO | Charitable donation | $34,183 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Charitable donation | $25,230 |
| Project Bread | Boston, MA | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Impact Finance Center | Denver, CO | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Lawrence Communityworks Inc | Lawrence, MA | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Community Involved in Sustaining Ag | South Deerfield, MA | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Pittsfield Community Food Pantry | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Bershire Immigrant Center | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable purposes | $17,500 |
| Berkshire Community Action Council | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Leo Inc | Lynn, MA | Charitable donation | $12,500 |
| South Metro Community Foundation | Littleton, CO | Charitable donation | $12,000 |
| Berkshire Theatre Group | Stockbridge, MA | Charitable donation | $12,000 |
| Me International | Johnstown, CO | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| The Baker Center | Boston, MA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Berkshire Diaper Project | West Stockbridge, MA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| The Haven Project | Lynn, MA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Berkshire Family YMCA | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Gladys Bringham Community Center | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Literacy Network | Lee, MA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable donation | $9,711 |
| Friends of the Lenox Meeting House | Lenox, MA | Charitable donation | $7,000 |
| Bershire Jazz Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Mecfs Fm Association | Cambridge, MA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Roots Colorado Inc Dba Dirt | Littleton, CO | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Social Venture Partners Denver | Denver, CO | Charitable donation | $4,000 |
| Concord Carlisle Foundation | Concord, MA | Charitable donation | $500 |
The return also lists 37 grants to individuals ($1,026,412). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,764,536 | 70 |
| 2024 | $1,533,733 | 63 |
| 2023 | $1,309,646 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621969349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4379483
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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