Strategic Grant Partners Inc
Strategic Grant Partners Inc is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.8M.
Strategic Grant Partners Inc at a glance
In short: Strategic Grant Partners Inc gave $1.8M across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $300K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,797,101
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- Average grant
- $299,517
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Strategic Grant Partners Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Up Education Network Inc ($800K). Together the top 6 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up Education Network Inc Boston, MA | Education | $800,000 |
| Alma Del Mar Foundation Inc New Bedford, MA | Education | $375,000 |
| Teach for America Inc Boston, MA | Education | $375,000 |
| Youth Guidance Chicago, IL | Youth Development | $125,000 |
| Summer Search Jamaica Plain, MA | Youth Development | $61,051 |
| Youth Villages Inc Woburn, MA | Child Welfare | $61,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,673,566 | $1,918,056 | $1,797,101 | 6 | $10,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Strategic Grant Partners Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strategic Grant Partners Inc is led by Joanna Jacobson, President & Director on the 2021 filing; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joanna Jacobson
President & Director
New on the 2021 filing
20 hrs/week
$951 (2021)
Beth Klarman
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Dupre
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Shah
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Bekenstein
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Mannion
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Samuels
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Eisenson
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Frieze
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Stansky
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Gross
Clerk & Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Edgerley
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Helman
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $951, to Joanna Jacobson (President and Director).
Frequently asked questions about Strategic Grant Partners Inc
How much does Strategic Grant Partners Inc give each year?
Strategic Grant Partners Inc gave $1.8M across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Strategic Grant Partners Inc's typical grant size?
Strategic Grant Partners Inc's median grant in 2021 was $250,000, and its average grant was $299,517, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Strategic Grant Partners Inc give grants?
Strategic Grant Partners Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Strategic Grant Partners Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Strategic Grant Partners Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Strategic Grant Partners Inc's largest grantees?
Strategic Grant Partners Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Up Education Network Inc ($800,000), Alma Del Mar Foundation Inc ($375,000) and Teach for America Inc ($375,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Strategic Grant Partners Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Strategic Grant Partners Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Strategic Grant Partners Inc's EIN?
Strategic Grant Partners Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0512638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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