The Grundy Foundation
The Grundy Foundation is a private foundation based in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Established under Joseph R. Grundy’s will, it operates the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum and Library and makes grants to nonprofit organizations.
The Grundy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grundy Foundation gave $121K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,000
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,308
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $28,601,386
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Grundy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and that no new grant applications are currently being considered. Its website describes use of the Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia Common Grant Application Form for grant requests; completed forms may be mailed, while fax or email submissions require prior Foundation approval.
- Contact
Mailing address: 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007
Phone: (215) 788-5460
Website: https://www.grundyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Grundy Foundation
Who The Grundy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bristol Riverside Theater Company Inc ($90K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 71 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website says grantmaking is generally concentrated in Bucks County, especially an individual recipient It says requests from organizations elsewhere in Pennsylvania may be considered if their activities or projects could significantly affect Pennsylvania residents. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Grundy Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2021) to $163K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Riverside Theater Company Inc Bristol, PA | 2024 Main Stage Season | $90,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,500 |
| Garden Club of Bristol Borough Bristol, PA | Grant | $5,000 |
| Bucks County Opportunity Council Doylestown, PA | Emergency Needs | $4,000 |
| Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA | Higher Learning | $3,500 |
| Advocates for the Homeless & Those in Need Fairless Hills, PA | Code Blue Transportation | $2,000 |
| Bristol Borough Police Department Bristol, PA | Youth Programs | $2,000 |
| Bristol Are Company Station 51 Bristol, PA | EMA equipment | $2,000 |
| Bucks County Rescue Squad Bristol, PA | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church Bristol, PA | Food Pantry | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,601,386 | $3,660,994 | $3,358,782 | $121,000 | 13 | $3,256,010 | $3,517,862 | $2,308,046 |
| 2023 | $28,517,284 | $2,766,250 | $3,885,882 | $116,000 | 11 | $3,812,680 | $2,577,060 | $1,418,407 |
| 2022 | $29,636,916 | $2,799,521 | $6,695,922 | $128,560 | 13 | $6,607,980 | $2,679,225 | $1,451,687 |
| 2021 | $33,533,317 | $3,058,008 | $6,277,209 | $116,000 | 10 | $6,123,572 | $2,925,509 | $1,898,705 |
| 2020 | $36,752,518 | $2,989,045 | $5,986,089 | $163,100 | 24 | — | $2,839,110 | $1,879,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grundy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — 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 website says its endowment supports both the Museum and Library as well as grantmaking. Its stated grantmaking priorities include operating or programmatic support and capital projects. The website identifies arts and culture, education, community development, and health and human services as areas of interest.
The Foundation’s 2024 grants included support for a theater’s main-stage season, a school-district scholarship, emergency needs, youth programs, food pantries, and emergency transportation. Among the supported organizations, Bucks County Opportunity Council describes its mission as reducing poverty and promoting economic self-sufficiency. Bucks County Community College says its foundation supports the college’s growth and development, including instructional resources, facilities, scholarships and awards, cultural activities, and special projects.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 13 grants totaling $121,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $90,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest reported grant was $90,000 to Bristol Riverside Theatre Company for its 2024 Main Stage Season. Other notable grants included $6,500 to Bristol Borough School District for a scholarship, $5,000 to Garden Club of an individual recipient, and $4,000 to Bucks County Opportunity Council for emergency needs. The Foundation’s website separately reports that in 2025 it awarded impact grants to 19 grantees, including $90,000 to Bristol Riverside Theatre and $55,890 to other local organizations; it gives the average award as $7,678.
The website says grants are primarily for capital projects serving the public across Bucks County, while operating or programmatic support is reserved for pre-selected organizations or Board-designated projects. It says applicants receiving operating or programmatic support as a United Way of Bucks County member agency are ineligible for consideration. Its guidelines also state that scholarships or leadership awards may be considered for Bucks County educational institutions, but grants may not be made directly to individuals and may not exceed $10,000 per institution annually.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frederick J. M. LaValley, Thomas F. Praiss, Philadelphia Trust Co. (Michael), Carl E. White, and Christina M. Fournais as trustees. It lists Eugene Williams as executive director.
The Grundy Foundation is led by Eugene Williams Esq., Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eugene Williams Esq.
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$202K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Carl E. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Christina M. Fournais
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Frederick J. M. Lavalley Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Thomas F. Praiss Ea Cfp Aep
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Phila Trust CO CO Michael
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$83K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phila Trust CO CO Michael Crofton (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $219K, to Eugene Williams ESQ (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Grundy Foundation
How much does The Grundy Foundation give each year?
The Grundy Foundation gave $121K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 11 grants.
What is The Grundy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Grundy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,308, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Grundy Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Grundy Foundation give grants?
The Grundy Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bristol, PA (9 grants).
Does The Grundy Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Grundy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grundy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Grundy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bristol Riverside Theater Company Inc ($90,000), Garden Club of Bristol Borough ($5,000) and Bucks County Opportunity Council ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Grundy Foundation?
The Grundy Foundation reported $28.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Grundy Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s website says its endowment supports both the Museum and Library as well as grantmaking. Its stated grantmaking priorities include operating or programmatic support and capital projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grundy Foundation?
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and that no new grant applications are currently being considered. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Grundy Foundation's EIN?
The Grundy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1609243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Grundy Foundation 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.
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