Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation
The Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtonville, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists scholarships and contributions to charitable organizations as award types; its reported grants included scholarships to named students and contributions to community organizations.
Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation gave $20K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $814), mostly in Massachusetts. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,350
- +50.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $814
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $449,920
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to send a letter to Philip Cronin that includes all pertinent information and materials about the request. The filing lists scholarships and contributions to charitable organizations as award restrictions. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Philip Cronin
Mailing address: 65 Fessenden Street, Newtonville, MA 02460
Phone: (617) 448-2030
Email: phil.cronin@capawock.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston College-Paul Leonelli ($3K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($5,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 12% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $738. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $875 repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $22K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College-Paul Leonelli Chesnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Boston College-Paul Leonelli Chesnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| College of William Mary-Alexis Hovsepian Williamsburg, VA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| College of William Mary-Alexis Hovsepian Williamsburg, VA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Bentley University-Allison Hovespian Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $5,250 |
| Waltham Boys and Girls Club Waltham, MA | Charity | $1,250 |
| Bentley University-Allison Hovespian Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| The Waltham Museum Waltham, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Waltham Historical Society Waltham, MA | Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $449,920 | $33,395 | $28,850 | $20,350 | 25 | $20,350 | $24,895 | $24,974 |
| 2023 | $452,175 | $20,092 | $20,634 | $13,500 | 18 | $13,500 | $12,958 | $24,162 |
| 2022 | $442,840 | $38,031 | $32,527 | $22,200 | 23 | $22,200 | $27,704 | $23,996 |
| 2021 | $423,641 | $89,377 | $28,706 | $19,550 | 23 | $19,550 | $80,445 | $24,774 |
| 2020 | $362,970 | $58,053 | $34,608 | $22,050 | 24 | — | $47,891 | $24,341 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its awards as scholarships and contributions to charitable organizations. Among the organizations it supported, The Julie Fund Inc. describes its mission as fighting women’s cancers through education and advocacy, research, and patient support. The Waltham Police Relief Association Inc. describes its mission as providing welfare and death benefits to current and former members of the Waltham Police Department and enhancing its members.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 itemized grants totaling $20,350. Awards ranged from $100 to $1,250, with a median of $1,000. Listed scholarship awards included $1,250 grants to Boston College, the College of William & Mary, Bentley University, and an individual recipient Other listed grants included $1,250 to Waltham Boys and Girls Club, $1,000 to St. Anselm’s College, and $1,000 to The Waltham Museum. The Julie Fund Inc. received $300, and the Waltham Police Relief Association Inc. received $100.
In 2023, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $13,500; in 2022, it reported 23 grants totaling $22,200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helen Cronin, Robert Cronin Jr., Abigail Kelly, Hannah Balliet, and Philip J. Cronin as trustees.
Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abigail Kelly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah S. Balliet
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Cronin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cronin Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip J. Cronin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation
How much does Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation give each year?
Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation gave $20K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 18 grants.
What is Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $814, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation give grants?
Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waltham, MA (10 grants), Chesnut Hill, MA (2 grants), Williamsburg, VA (2 grants) and Newton, MA (2 grants).
Does Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants), "Charity" (9 grants) and "Charities" (3 grants).
Who are Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boston College-Paul Leonelli ($2,500 across 2 grants), College of William Mary-Alexis Hovsepian ($2,500 across 2 grants) and Bentley University-Allison Hovespian ($2,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($5,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation?
Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation reported $450K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (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 Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its awards as scholarships and contributions to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to send a letter to Philip Cronin that includes all pertinent information and materials about the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Grover Cronin Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6186980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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