Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc
Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $69,176 to charitable organizations.
Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc gave $69K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,176
- +83.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,661
- +111.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $430
- Total assets
- $91,031
- -6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Yarmouth Road, Wellesley, MA 02481-1233
Phone: (781) 910-6002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of Magen David Adom ($18K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 162 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 38% to recipients in Massachusetts. California accounted for 1%; Illinois and Washington, DC, each accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $480; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $800 repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $69K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley, MA | Charitable | $5,241 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Anti Defamation League Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Temple Emanuel Newton, MA | Charitable | $2,397 |
| Friends of Wellesley Veterans Wellesley, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bronfman Center New York University New York, NY | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Tufts Hillel Medford, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,031 | $75,957 | $76,976 | $69,176 | 26 | $76,426 | $75,957 | $70,247 |
| 2024 | $97,396 | $37,030 | $39,177 | $37,789 | 30 | $38,203 | $37,030 | $56,948 |
| 2023 | $102,443 | $48,484 | $55,074 | $53,991 | 35 | $55,074 | $47,401 | $50,588 |
| 2022 | $103,275 | $34,212 | $47,000 | $45,965 | 32 | $47,000 | $33,177 | $51,433 |
| 2021 | $110,043 | $37,236 | $33,269 | $32,724 | 39 | $33,269 | $36,691 | $46,139 |
| 2020 | $122,221 | $28,637 | $33,495 | $32,577 | 31 | — | $27,809 | $35,369 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the fund’s own mission. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish, Israel-related, community, and other charitable organizations. For example, Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, while American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the fund’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 26 grants totaling $69,176. Grants ranged from $10 to $18,000, with a median of $430. Its largest awards were $18,000 each to American Friends of Magen David Adom and Friends of United Hatzalah, and $10,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Other notable grants included $5,241 to Temple Beth Elohim, $3,600 to Friends of the IDF, and $2,500 to the Anti-Defamation League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael A. Grossman as president, treasurer, and trustee; Louise F. Grossman as vice president, secretary, and trustee; Leslie A. Blau and Emily S. Grossman as assistant treasurers and trustees; and Fredrick M. Blau as assistant secretary and trustee.
Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily S. Grossman
Assistant Treasurer & Trustee
Assistant Treasurer Trustee → Assistant Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fredrick M. Blau
Assistant Secretary & Trustee
Assistant Secretary Trustee → Assistant Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie A. Blau
Assistant Treasurer & Trustee
Assistant Treasurer Trustee → Assistant Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise F. Grossman
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
Vice President Secretary Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael A. Grossman (2020–2025) — President, Treasurer & Trustee · Filing note: Thru 725
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc
How much does Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc give each year?
Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc gave $69K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 30 grants.
What is Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $430, and its average grant was $2,661, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc that year got $480 on average.
Where does Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc give grants?
Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants) and Wellesley, MA (4 grants).
Does Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants).
Who are Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of Magen David Adom ($18,000), Friends of United Hatzalah ($18,000) and Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc?
Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc reported $91K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc fund?
The available information does not state the fund’s own mission. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish, Israel-related, community, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc's EIN?
Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6015471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Evelyn & Louis Grossman Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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