The Grubman Compton Foundation

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ EIN: 13-3936474

The Grubman Compton Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) family foundation established in 1996 and based in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic activities across multiple states.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$863K

+33.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$123K

+33.0% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community Health
Health and Medical Services
Health and Wellness

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s & Activity:**

Average Grant

amount varies by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple states and cities, including:

States: New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Colorado, Tennessee, and Washington D.C.
Cities with documented funding: Annapolis, Summit, Gill, Leadville, Falls Church, New York, Boston, Knoxville, Tisbury, Carbondale, Brooklyn, and Washington

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $1.9M (36%)

New Jersey $1.7M (32%)

Massachusetts $1.1M (21%)

Colorado $226K (4%)

New York $139K (3%)

Virginia $125K (2%)

District of Columbia $50K (1%)

Indiana $2K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Indiana Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New York Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAnnapolisArlingtonBostonBrooklynCarbondaleChanhassenFalls ChurchGillKnoxvilleLeadvilleMerrillvilleNew YorkOlepikaSpringfieldSummitTisburyWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data:

Total Assets: $860,000 (2024)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2024)
Annual Revenue: $994,000 (2024)
Annual Expenses: $668,000 (2024)
Expense Ratio: 83.3% of total revenue spent on programs

Tax Status:

Tax-exempt since February 1998
EIN: 13-3936474

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	—	$860,287	$534,150
Revenue	$8,812	$994,221	$1,282,773
Expenses	$869,099	$668,084	$1,068,889
Qualifying Distributions	$863,099	$649,000	$1,047,500
Net Investment Income	$5,812	$120,917	$312,872
Distributable Amount	$10,081	$23,334	$25,558

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Us Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation ($391,667), Overlook Foundation ($300,000), GOLDMAN SACHS Philanthropy Fund ($61,432).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OVERLOOK FOUNDATION SUMMIT, NJ	General Purpose	$300,000
NORTHFIELD MT HERMON SCHOOL GILL, MA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$20,000
LEADVILLE TRAIL 100 LEGAC LEADVILLE, CO	GENERAL PURPOSE	$50,000
CHRIST CHURCH SUMMIT SUMMIT, NJ	GENERAL PURPOSE	$25,000
US NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION Annapolis, MD	General Purpose	$391,667
GOLDMAN SACHS Philanthropy Fund NEW YORK, NY	General Purpose	$61,432
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA	General Purpose	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is listed as operating under the care of Wilkin & Guttenplan at its East Brunswick address.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ERIC P GRUBMAN	TRUSTEE/PART-TIME	1	—
ELIZABETH K COMPTON	TRUSTEE/PART-TIME	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 1200 Tices Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1335

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Grubman Compton Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical Services • Health and Wellness

How do I apply for a grant from The Grubman Compton Foundation?

**Grant Sizes & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $500 to $391,667 • Total giving reported at $649,000 to $863,099 depending on fiscal year • Average grant amount varies by year **Recent Financial Activity:** • 2024 fiscal year: $668,000 in expenses with $994,000 in revenue • The foundation has filed a final return as of 2025

Where does The Grubman Compton Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple states and cities, including: • **States:** New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Colorado, Tennessee, and Washington D.C. • **Cities with documented funding:** Annapolis, Summit, Gill, Leadville, Falls Church, New York, Boston, Knoxville, Tisbury, Carbondale, Brooklyn, and Washington

What size grants does The Grubman Compton Foundation award?

In 2025, The Grubman Compton Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $863K — an average of about $123K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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 2021–2025.