Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation
Invitation OnlyCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6115409 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$79K
Organizations funded94
Typical grant$400
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
75% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Initiatives | New York, NY | General support | $9,955 |
| Temple Israel | Boston, MA | General support | $4,000 |
| Temple Sinai | South Burlington, VT | General support | $3,400 |
| North American Family Institute | Danvers, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Boston, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Changing Perspectives | Westport, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Nan Project | Lexington, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Ian Degroot Memorial Scholarship | Brockton, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Palestine Childrens' Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Al Otro Lado | San Ysidro, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Carecen-Network for Good | Austin, TX | General support | $2,000 |
| Florence Projectflorence Refugee & Rights Project | Tucson, AZ | General support | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Newton, MA | General support | $1,941 |
| Jewish Communities of Vermont | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,500 |
| King Street Center | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,500 |
| Old Spokes Home | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,500 |
| Centro Presente | East Boston, MA | General support | $1,500 |
| Temple Shir Shalom | West Bloomfield, MI | General support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle | Bellevue, WA | General support | $1,300 |
| Global Whole Being Fund | Alameda, CA | General support | $1,277 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General support | $1,250 |
| Vermont Public Radio | Colchester, VT | General support | $1,100 |
| Butterfly Foundation for Peace | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Central Vermont Refugee Action Network | Montpelier, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Natun - Guatemala | GT | General support | $1,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Pj Library of Vermont | Agawam, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Refuge Point | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences | Seattle, WA | General support | $1,000 |
| University Cooperative School | South Burlington, VT | General support | $700 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| American Parkinsons Disease Association | Staten Island, NY | General support | $500 |
| Basic Needs | Lexington, MA | General support | $500 |
| Bethel Food Pantry | Bethel, CT | General support | $500 |
| Cape Cod Synagogue | Hyannis, MA | General support | $500 |
| Citizens Climate Education | Los Altos, CA | General support | $500 |
| Gladney Center | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $500 |
| Upstander Project | Boston, MA | General support | $500 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Barre, VT | General support | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Vt Digger | Montpelier, VT | General support | $409 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | General support | $400 |
| Kids on the Ball | South Burlington, VT | General support | $400 |
| Mansfield Nordic Ski Club | Underhill Center, VT | General support | $400 |
| Williams College Annual Fund | Boston, MA | General support | $400 |
| Zach's Place | Woodstock, VT | General support | $400 |
| Vermont Community Loan Fund | Montpelier, VT | General support | $400 |
| Hebron Academy | Herron, ME | General support | $350 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General support | $350 |
| Burlington City Arts | Burlington, VT | General support | $350 |
| Integrated Arts Academy | Burlington, VT | General support | $300 |
| Jewish Family Service | Waltham, MA | General support | $300 |
| Bates College Nordic Skiing | Lewiston, ME | General support | $250 |
| Champlain Housing Trust | Burlington, VT | General support | $250 |
| Friends of the Brookline Reservoir | Brookline, MA | General support | $250 |
| Hardwick Area Food Pantry | Hardwick, VT | General support | $250 |
| New England Nordic Ski Association | New Gloucester, ME | General support | $250 |
| Tree Street Youth Center | Lewiston, ME | General support | $250 |
| Albany Public Library | Albany, NY | General support | $250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 94 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,427 | 94 |
| 2023 | $78,848 | 79 |
| 2022 | $80,370 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640279349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6115409
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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