Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation
The Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation is a private foundation based in Lexington, Massachusetts. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation at a glance
In short: Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation gave $54K across 32 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 6% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $54,146
- -34.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 32
- -22.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,692
- -15.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,283,165
- +15.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 32, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 429, Lexington, MA 02420
Phone: (978) 546-1190
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was New England Hebrew Academy ($5K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 193 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 2% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 32 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 94% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2026) to $99K (2023). In 2026 it made 32 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Hebrew Academy Brookline, MA | To Support the Educational Organization's Mission | $5,020 |
| Lown Cardiovascular Group Chestnuthill, MA | To Support the Charitable Organization's Mission | $4,500 |
| Temple Ahavat Achim Gloucester, MA | To Support the Organization's Religious Mission | $4,000 |
| Woodward School for Girls Quincy, MA | To Support the Charitable Organization's Educational Mission | $3,600 |
| Temple Emanuel Newton Center, MA | To Support Organization's Religious Mission | $3,520 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | To Support the Charitable Organization's Educational Mission | $2,000 |
| Archbishop Williams High School Braintree, MA | To Support the Charitable Organization's Educational Mission | $1,500 |
| Hull High School Hull, MA | To Support the Charitable Organization's Educational Mission | $1,500 |
| Milton High School Milton, MA | To Support the Charitable Organization's Educational Mission | $1,500 |
| Needham Public Schools Needham, MA | To Support the Charitable Organization's Educational Mission | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,283,165 | $300,074 | $128,352 | $54,146 | 32 | $87,353 | $264,767 | $85,327 |
| 2025 | $1,114,338 | $292,851 | $141,514 | $82,310 | 41 | $108,588 | $259,525 | $87,088 |
| 2024 | $962,959 | $129,840 | $149,055 | $87,521 | 40 | $87,521 | $93,922 | $83,038 |
| 2023 | $982,223 | $45,293 | $182,609 | $98,870 | 42 | $98,870 | $10,070 | $87,520 |
| 2022 | $1,118,301 | $251,210 | $155,697 | $88,168 | 38 | $88,168 | $215,351 | $98,890 |
| 2021 | $1,022,788 | $184,107 | $162,227 | $93,450 | 39 | — | $149,970 | $91,168 |
| 2020 | $1,000,908 | $156,089 | $150,332 | $88,708 | 41 | — | $123,055 | $90,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants included educational, religious, and charitable organizations. For example, New England Hebrew Academy describes its mission as providing religious and secular education from preschool through high school, while Lown Cardiovascular Group says its primary mission is understanding and treating cardiovascular disease. Temple Ahavat Achim and Temple Emanuel were also among the 2026 recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $54,146. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,020, with a median of $1,500.
The largest reported grants included $5,020 to New England Hebrew Academy, $4,500 to Lown Cardiovascular Group, $4,000 to Temple Ahavat Achim, and $3,600 to Woodward School for Girls. Other recipients included Temple Emanuel ($3,520) and Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists James B. Grossman as president and Thomas S. Grossman as treasurer and clerk.
Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation is led by James B. Grossman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James B. Grossman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas S. Grossman
Treasurer & Clerk
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $24K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $24K, to Thomas S Grossman (Treasurer & Clerk).
Frequently asked questions about Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation
How much does Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation give each year?
Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation gave $54K across 32 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $82K across 41 grants.
What is Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation's typical grant size?
Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,692, across 32 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation give grants?
Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Quincy, MA (3 grants), Braintree, MA (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Brookline, MA (2 grants).
Does Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Charitable Organization's Educational Mission" (18 grants), "To Support the Charitable Organization's Mission" (4 grants) and "To Support Charitable Organization's Mission" (3 grants).
Who are Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation's largest grantees?
Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include New England Hebrew Academy ($5,020), Lown Cardiovascular Group ($4,500) and Temple Ahavat Achim ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation?
Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants included educational, religious, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation's EIN?
Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3918661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Reuben and Lizzie Grossman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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