The Grand Foundation Trust
The Grand Foundation Trust is a nonprofit organization, based in Carmel, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
The Grand Foundation Trust at a glance
- Expenses (2024)
- $62
- -99.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Grand Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Grand Foundation Trust gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $8K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samara Fund Inc Burnsville, NC | To Support Tax-Exempt Organizations in Local Communities. | $7,942 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $62 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $62 | $20,500 | $20,525 | — | — | $20,500 | — | $16 |
| 2022 | $87 | $10,577 | $18,825 | — | — | $18,125 | — | — |
| 2021 | $8,385 | $70 | $8,062 | $7,942 | 1 | $7,942 | — | $133 |
| 2020 | $16,327 | $752 | $9,216 | $7,321 | 1 | — | $19 | $1,235 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grand Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Nipon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Easton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Grand Foundation Trust
Where does The Grand Foundation Trust operate?
The Grand Foundation Trust has awarded grants in North Carolina, New York.
What is The Grand Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Grand Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2330948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Grand Foundation Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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