Grew Family Charitable Foundation
Grew Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $240K.
Grew Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Grew Family Charitable Foundation gave $178K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $177,500
- +7.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $29,583
- +7.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $2,535,302
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (77% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Grew Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wheaton College ($45K). Together the top 6 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 30 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grew Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2024) to $345K (2023). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College Norton, MA | Alma Grew Scholarship Fund | $45,000 |
| WMHT Educational Telecommunications Troy, NY | Programming | $40,000 |
| Boston Public Library Boston, MA | Digital Imaging Production | $40,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc Boston, MA | General Purposes | $35,000 |
| Stockbridge Public Library Stockbridge, MA | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| French Library Boston, MA | Support Programming | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,535,302 | $251,936 | $216,903 | $177,500 | 6 | $200,767 | $240,291 | $192,667 |
| 2025 | $2,500,189 | $242,304 | $199,083 | $165,000 | 6 | $186,971 | $231,655 | $182,969 |
| 2024 | $2,457,697 | $152,988 | $193,657 | $160,000 | 6 | $180,699 | $142,542 | $174,662 |
| 2023 | $2,501,419 | $171,561 | $380,359 | $345,000 | 6 | $365,451 | $160,482 | $173,753 |
| 2022 | $2,715,394 | $290,532 | $215,025 | $180,000 | 6 | $201,810 | $280,167 | $199,744 |
| 2021 | $2,643,988 | $197,325 | $30,556 | — | — | — | $187,328 | $184,392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grew Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $193K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grew Family Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sarah M. Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$13K (2021) → $14K (2026)
Adam C. Rutledge
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$14K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Adam C. Rutledge Appointed (2025) — Trustee
- Former: Gregory L. Gullickson (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $14K, to Sarah M Allen (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grew Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Grew Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Grew Family Charitable Foundation gave $178K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $165K across 6 grants.
What is Grew Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Grew Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $37,500, and its average grant was $29,583, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grew Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Grew Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Grew Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Grew Family Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Grew Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Grew Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Wheaton College ($45,000), WMHT Educational Telecommunications ($40,000) and Boston Public Library ($40,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Grew Family Charitable Foundation?
Grew Family Charitable Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Grew Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Grew Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6269517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2026 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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