The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee
The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2023 filing reports grants to organizations working in music, art, craft, and coastal conservation.
The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee at a glance
- Total assets
- $183,012
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $7,305
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $675
- -96.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,500
- -96.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Goodwin 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 570-1787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 52 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees are based in Massachusetts, including Boston, Provincetown, Worcester, Gloucester, and Brockton.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee gives
- Giving grew 1756% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 8% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $3.8M (2023). In 2023 it made 25 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Clark Art Institute Williamstown, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| North Bennett Street School Boston, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum Worcester, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Fuller Craft Museum Brockton, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum Gloucester, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies Provincetown, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Ipswich River Watershed Assoc Ipswich, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Boston, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,012 | $7,305 | $1,500 | — | — | $675 | $6,480 | $8,798 |
| 2024 | $177,208 | $9,536 | $45,433 | — | — | $20,445 | — | $9,397 |
| 2023 | $213,104 | $1,926,082 | $3,791,866 | $3,750,000 | 25 | $3,768,859 | $1,903,075 | $54,652 |
| 2022 | $2,076,305 | $237,394 | $110,802 | $20,000 | 1 | $60,411 | $189,131 | $202,746 |
| 2021 | $1,960,389 | $157,985 | $267,389 | $206,500 | 26 | — | $117,873 | $214,682 |
| 2020 | $2,168,997 | $107,336 | $251,053 | $202,000 | 24 | — | $91,303 | $182,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — 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 listed 2023 grantees include music education institutions, museums and arts organizations, and a coastal research and conservation organization.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: New England Conservatory of Music says it educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, while Berklee College of Music says it promotes the study and teaching of music and related arts. Center for Coastal Studies describes its work as scientific marine research and public education and policy to protect coastal and ocean resources. Worcester Art Museum says it connects people, communities, and cultures through art; Cape Ann Museum says it promotes appreciation of Cape Ann’s history and art; Fuller Craft Museum says it offers opportunities to discover contemporary craft; and Fine Arts Work Center says it supports artistic freedom and creative connections.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $3,750,000 in grants across 25 grants. The listed 2023 grants below were each $150,000:
The foundation reported no grants in 2024 or 2025. How to apply: The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jennifer L. Grigg is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee is led by Jennifer L. Grigg, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer L. Grigg
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jennifer L. Grigg Appointed (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael M. Mikowski Dec'd (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael M. Mikowski (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee
How large is The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee?
The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee reported $183K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $675 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (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 The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grantees include music education institutions, museums and arts organizations, and a coastal research and conservation organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee?
The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
Where does The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees are based in Massachusetts, including Boston, Provincetown, Worcester, Gloucester, and Brockton.
What is The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee's EIN?
The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2655735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Cricket Fdn Jennifer L Grigg Trustee 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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