Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari
Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 grants included support for a scholarship and endowment, cancer research, criminal justice reform, the arts, and youth programs.
Key facts about Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari
In short: Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari gave $17.8M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $414K), top state Massachusetts. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 30-6284986
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,799,483
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- Average grant
- $413,941
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (17 of 41, 2024)
- Total assets
- $309,180,754
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applications should be typewritten and include proof of IRC 501(c)(3) status. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- No deadlines have been established.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$309.2M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$17.8M
+37.0% YoY
Grant Count
43
-14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$414K
+59.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari reported a distributable amount of $21.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 41 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $207K; repeat grants $595K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $113K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The grants listed show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Reform Alliance describes its mission as reducing the number of people unjustly under criminal justice system control, beginning with probation and parole. Target ALS Foundation says it works to break down barriers to ALS research and find effective treatments. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas.
Other 2024 grants included $3.7 million to Boston College for the We Dream Scholarship, $2.15 million to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for early detection and interception centers, and $1.318 million to American Friends of the Royal Foundation for the Earthshot Prize.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $17,799,483 across 43 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3.7 million, with a median of $50,000.
Review Cycle
No deadlines have been established.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Massachusetts (49%), New York (21%), Washington, DC (17%), Illinois (6%), and an unspecified state (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.7M (2022) to $27.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $17.8M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston College ($3.7M). Together the top 10 received $15.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 213 (41%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | We Dream Scholarship | $3,700,000 |
| Criminal Justice Reform Foundation Washington, DC | General | $3,000,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc Brookline, MA | Support for Centers for Early Detection and Interception | $2,150,000 |
| American Friends of the Royal Found Newton, MA | Earthshot Prize | $1,318,783 |
| Xavier High School New York, NY | We Dream Scholarship and Endowment | $1,225,200 |
| Fondo Filantropico Italiano ETS | We Dream Fund | $1,200,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation New York, NY | General | $1,000,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | Leadership development programs, girls opportunity alliance, obama presidential center | $1,000,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Guitar Gallery | $925,000 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Boston, MA | General | $366,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $309,180,754 | $10,758,984 | $20,905,392 | $17,799,483 |
| 2023 | $295,479,889 | $12,515,826 | $15,245,211 | $12,987,628 |
| 2022 | $287,683,469 | $8,642,610 | $5,533,118 | $3,656,625 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $309,180,754 | $295,479,889 | $287,683,469 |
| Revenue | $10,758,984 | $12,515,826 | $8,642,610 |
| Expenses | $20,905,392 | $15,245,211 | $5,533,118 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $18,202,392 | $13,375,654 | $3,902,476 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,977,658 | $10,608,578 | $6,945,382 |
| Distributable Amount | $21,479,497 | $19,952,643 | $20,110,691 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wycliffe K. Grousbeck and Emilia G. Fazzalari as trustees.
Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emilia G. Fazzalari
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wycliffe K. Grousbeck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Wycliffe K Grousbeck Trustee
Mailing address: 226 Causeway St 4Th Fl, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 854-8005
Frequently asked questions about Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari
How much does Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari give each year?
Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari gave $17.8M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13.0M across 50 grants.
What is Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari's typical grant size?
Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $413,941, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari that year got $207K on average.
Where does Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari give grants?
Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari's top state is Massachusetts, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Boston, MA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari's largest grantees?
Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari's largest 2024 grantees include Boston College ($3,700,000), Criminal Justice Reform Foundation ($3,000,000) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc ($2,150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari?
Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari reported $309.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The grants listed show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Reform Alliance describes its mission as reducing the number of people unjustly under criminal justice system control, beginning with probation and parole. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari?
Applications should be typewritten and include proof of IRC 501(c)(3) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari's EIN?
Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6284986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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