The Grubman Compton Foundation
The Grubman Compton Foundation is a private foundation based in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Its filings report grants to qualified charitable organizations.
The Grubman Compton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grubman Compton Foundation gave $863K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $123K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $863,099
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $123,300
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Grubman Compton Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Eric P. Grubman as the contact and asks organizations to submit a request on organizational letterhead describing the organization. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Eric P Grubman
Mailing address: C/O Wg 1200 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: (732) 846-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grubman Compton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation ($392K). Together the top 7 received $863K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 52 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Maryland 45%, New Jersey 38%, New York 7%, Colorado 6%, and Massachusetts 2%. The listed grants also included a $15,000 award to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Grubman Compton Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $649K (2024) to $1.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $863K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation Annapolis, MD | General Purpose | $391,667 |
| Overlook Foundation Summit, NJ | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS Philanthropy Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $61,432 |
| Leadville Trail 100 Legac Leadville, CO | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Summit Summit, NJ | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Northfield Mt Hermon School Gill, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing does not report assets in the provided data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $8,812 | $869,099 | $863,099 | 7 | $863,099 | $5,812 | $10,081 |
| 2024 | $860,287 | $994,221 | $668,084 | $649,000 | 7 | $649,000 | $120,917 | $23,334 |
| 2023 | $534,150 | $1,282,773 | $1,068,889 | $1,047,500 | 11 | $1,047,500 | $312,872 | $25,558 |
| 2022 | $356,141 | $1,451,661 | $1,406,350 | $1,400,350 | 15 | $1,403,350 | $688,458 | $13,586 |
| 2021 | $310,830 | $431,220 | $1,259,575 | $1,254,500 | 12 | — | $265,915 | $28,220 |
| 2019 | $1,844,988 | $56,874 | $795,163 | $759,000 | 18 | — | $55,324 | $106,796 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grubman Compton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission or specific focus areas. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Overlook Foundation, which received $300,000, describes its mission as advancing the delivery of high-quality health care by Overlook Medical Center.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $863,099. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $391,667, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards were $391,667 to the US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation and $300,000 to the Overlook Foundation. Other grants included $61,432 to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, $50,000 to Leadville Trail 100 Legacy, $25,000 to Christ Church Summit, $20,000 to Northfield Mount Hermon School, and $15,000 to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric P. Grubman and Elizabeth K. Compton as part-time trustees.
The Grubman Compton Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth K. Compton
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric P. Grubman
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Grubman Compton Foundation
How much does The Grubman Compton Foundation give each year?
The Grubman Compton Foundation gave $863K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $649K across 7 grants.
What is The Grubman Compton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Grubman Compton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $123,300, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grubman Compton Foundation give grants?
The Grubman Compton Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (38%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Summit, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Grubman Compton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Grubman Compton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grubman Compton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Grubman Compton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation ($391,667), Overlook Foundation ($300,000) and GOLDMAN SACHS Philanthropy Fund ($61,432), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Grubman Compton Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission or specific focus areas. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grubman Compton Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists Eric P. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Grubman Compton Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Grubman Compton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Grubman Compton Foundation's EIN?
The Grubman Compton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3936474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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