Gravestar Foundation
Historical FunderCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3391926 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ANTHONY J BARSAMIAN |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O GRAVESTAR INC 160 SECOND ST, CAMBRIDGE MA 02142 |
| Phone | 6174924118 |
| Form and materials | ANY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Servings Inc | Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation Inc | Northbridge, MA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | Newburyport, MA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Armenia Assembly of America | Stoneham, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies Inc | Provincetown, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| City Year Inc | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | Lawrence, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Helping Our Women | Provincetown, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lend a Hand Society | Boston, MA | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Pebbles of Strength | Stoneham, MA | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Solon Community Living | Solon, OH | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| The Boston Globe Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Boston, MA | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Winchester Sports Foundation | Winchester, MA | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Action Inc | Gloucester, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Amigos Hospitalito Atitlan | Manakin, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield | Stoneham, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cedar Cricle Farm & Education Center Inc | East Thetford, VT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Stage Company | Stoneham, MA | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Mspca-Angell | Boston, MA | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Shriners Childrens | Atlanta, GA | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| The Colebrook Kiwanis Foundation Inc | Colebrook, NH | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Winchester Committee for a Better Change Inc | Winchester, MA | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Lawyers Clearinghouse | Boston, MA | Chartiable | $2,500 |
| Tough Warrior Princess | Amesbury, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $122,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349102907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3391926
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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