Marilyn & Mike Grossman Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker 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

+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

New York $83K (41%)

Massachusetts $53K (26%)

Vermont $34K (17%)

Connecticut $9K (5%)

Washington $8K (4%)

Maine $6K (3%)

California $2K (1%)

Texas $2K (1%)

+11 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Indiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine North Carolina New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Vermont Washington

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

Metric	2024	2023	2022
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

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

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).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
NANCY L GROSSMAN	TRUSTEE	1	—
JOANNE G PEARLMAN	TRUSTEE	1	—
JAMES B GROSSMAN	TRUSTEE	1	—

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.