Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation

CAMBRIDGE, MA EIN: 04-6115409

The Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation is a private foundation established in Massachusetts in 1966 and based in Cambridge, MA. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified as a private grantmaking foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+2.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$79K

-1.9% YoY

Grant Count

79

+5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$998.076

-6.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding areas include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Jewish nonprofits and causes
  • Disaster preparedness and relief
  • Conflict resolution

Grantmaking

The foundation made 51 additional grants totaling $55,710 in the same period.

Grant Range

$50–$17,195

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • Vermont
  • Massachusetts
  • New York

Grant Distribution by State

19states
+11 more states

States

CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaIndianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew YorkPennsylvaniaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasVirginiaVermontWashington

Cities

AgawamAlbanyAltoonaBarreBellevueBethelBoca RatonBostonBoulderBrocktonBrooklineBurlingtonCambridgeChamberlainColchesterColumbiaConcordCraftsbury CommonDanbyDanvers

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending October 2024:

  • Total Assets: $1,082,058
  • Total Revenue: $116,566
  • Total Expenses: $92,175
  • Net Income: $24,391

Revenue Sources:

  • Investment income and dividends: $38,529
  • Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $78,037
  • Contributions received: $0

Staffing:

  • 0 employees
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$44K$88K$132K$177K2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,082,058$1,057,667$1,052,594
Revenue$116,566$99,497$160,522
Expenses$92,175$94,424$100,020
Qualifying Distributions$78,848$80,370$92,599
Net Investment Income$111,293$90,670$154,435
Distributable Amount$79,427$78,873$80,345

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$23K$46K$69K$93K77 grants202186 grants202275 grants202379 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SE…$12KABRAHAM INITIATIVES$10KTEMPLE ISRAEL$4KCHANGING PERSPECTIVES$3KNORTH AMERICAN FAMILY IN…$3KTEMPLE SINAI$3KCOLGATE UNIVERSITY$3KBOYS & GIRLS CLUB - IAN …$2KKING STREET CENTER$2KOLD SPOKES HOME$2K

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

200<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Jewish World Service ($12,400), Abraham Initiatives ($10,000), Temple Israel ($4,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ABRAHAM INITIATIVES NEW YORK, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$600
ABRAHAM INITIATIVES NEW YORK, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE NEW YORK, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$12,400
AMERICAN PARKINSONS DISEASE ASSOCIATION STATEN ISLAND, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000
BASIC NEEDS LEXINGTON, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$500
BATES COLLEGE NORDIC SKIING LEWISTON, MEGENERAL SUPPORT$500
BAY TO SOUND NEIGHBORS S DENNIS, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$100
BETHEL FOOD PANTRY BETHEL, CTGENERAL SUPPORT$200
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - IAN DEGROOT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP BROCKTON, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$2,000
CAPE COD SYNAGOGUE HYANNIS, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
NANCY L GROSSMANTRUSTEE1—
JOANNE G PEARLMANTRUSTEE1—
JAMES B GROSSMANTRUSTEE1—

Contact Information

  • Address: 44 Irving St Apt C, Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Telephone: 802-324-6344
  • EIN: 04-6115409

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation fund?

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Jewish nonprofits and causes • Disaster preparedness and relief • Conflict resolution

How do I apply for a grant from Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in fiscal year 2024: $78,848 • Made 86 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Typical grant range: $50–$17,195 **Recent Grantees (FY 2024):** • American Jewish World Service: $12,400 (General Support) • The Abraham Initiatives: $10,000 (General Support) • Congregation Adath Israel Temple Israel: $4,000 (General Support) The foundation made 51 additional grants totaling $55,710 in the same period.

Where does Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Vermont • Massachusetts • New York

What size grants does Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation award?

In 2024, Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation awarded 79 grants totaling $79K — an average of about $998.076 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation's EIN?

Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6115409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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