Gail & Harry Grim Foundation
Gail & Harry Grim Foundation is a private foundation, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $203K.
Gail & Harry Grim Foundation at a glance
In short: Gail & Harry Grim Foundation gave $203K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $68K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $203,078
- +360.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- -87.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $67,693
- +3426.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,650
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Gail & Harry Grim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift FD ($200K). Together the top 3 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2019) to $203K (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift FD Providence, RI | Unrestricted General | $200,428 |
| Order of Malta Oakland, MD | Unrestricted General | $1,650 |
| Diocese of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-25,545 | $206,062 | $203,078 | 3 | — | $3,089 |
| 2019 | $230,992 | $6,959 | $56,109 | $44,150 | 23 | $4,881 | $13,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gail & Harry Grim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gail & Harry Grim Foundation is led by Gail R. Grim, President & Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Gail R. Grim
President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bank Of America
Agent for Fiduciary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $484 (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $484, to Bank of America (Agent for Fiduciary).
Frequently asked questions about Gail & Harry Grim Foundation
How much does Gail & Harry Grim Foundation give each year?
Gail & Harry Grim Foundation gave $203K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $44K across 23 grants.
What is Gail & Harry Grim Foundation's typical grant size?
Gail & Harry Grim Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,650, and its average grant was $67,693, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gail & Harry Grim Foundation give grants?
Gail & Harry Grim Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Gail & Harry Grim Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gail & Harry Grim Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Gail & Harry Grim Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Gail & Harry Grim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gail & Harry Grim Foundation's EIN?
Gail & Harry Grim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2011081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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