Gilson Family Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) family foundation based in Concord, Massachusetts. Established in 2011, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on charitable distributions across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.7M
+27.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+17.1% YoY
Grant Count
63
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+0.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in impact investing and social ventures, with a focus on organizations working in health, education, and human services sectors.
Grantmaking
The foundation has engaged in impact investing activities, including administering a Philanthropic Opportunity Scan with grantees to identify potential program-related investment opportunities in areas such as capital improvements and equipment refinancing.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Massachusetts
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $23.3 million
- Total Revenue: $3.76 million
- Total Expenses: $1.44 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $29.7 million
- Total Giving: $1.5 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,683,302 | $23,298,924 | $20,819,872 |
| Revenue | $7,442,581 | $3,761,772 | $2,822,933 |
| Expenses | $1,726,272 | $1,442,346 | $1,282,172 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,716,534 | $1,813,931 | $1,232,697 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,556,535 | $1,181,267 | $662,150 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,379,760 | $1,056,377 | $964,711 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SPINA SCHMIDT | President | 40 | $25,000 |
| PETER JOHN SPINA | Director | 40 | $25,000 |
| MARY GILSON SPINA | Director | 10 | $16,000 |
| MICHAEL J ESCHELBACHER | CLERK | 2 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has engaged in impact investing strategy development, partnering with organizations to implement investment clubs and opportunity scans. Two of the foundation's three trustees completed a ten-session Impact Finance Fellowship and participated in impact investing education events. The foundation subsequently helped establish the Massachusetts Investor Club, an SEC-compliant platform for pitching social ventures focused on health, education, and human services.
[PDF] IMPACT REPORT | Cradles to CrayonsContact Information
- Address: 199 Independence Road, Concord, MA 01742-2654
- Telephone: 802-598-6508
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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