The Harold Grinspoon Charitable
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable is a private foundation based in Agawam, Massachusetts. Its website describes support for local initiatives in Western Massachusetts focused on education, farming, climate education, and preschool literacy.
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable at a glance
In short: The Harold Grinspoon Charitable gave $841K across 253 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $841,030
- -37.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 253
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,324
- -46.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $20,318,960
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Harold Grinspoon Charitable
- How to Apply
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The filing describes a written request with the materials listed above.
- Contact
Application contact: Harold Grinspoon
Mailing address: 67 Hunt Street, Agawam, MA 01001
Phone: (413) 276-0700
Website: https://www.hgcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harold Grinspoon Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary ($232K). Together the top 10 received $549K.
Organizations only. It also paid 164 grants to individuals ($124,377), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,308 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,281 grants of 1,308 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its programs as serving Western Massachusetts. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Massachusetts recipients (90%), followed by New York (7%) and Tennessee (3%); Connecticut and Pennsylvania each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 253 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harold Grinspoon Charitable gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 228% of 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 $769K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 253 grants totaling $841K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Boston, MA | General Contribution | $232,280 |
| Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Greenfield, MA | General Contribution | $179,421 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Contribution | $60,000 |
| Dollywood Foundation Sevierville, TN | General Contribution | $21,424 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General Contribution | $16,057 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club Boston, MA | General Contribution | $14,291 |
| Wheaton College Norton, MA | General Contribution | $10,980 |
| Harvard School of Dental Medicine Boston, MA | General Contribution | $6,017 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | General Contribution | $4,773 |
| Community Music School Springfield, MA | General Contribution | $3,424 |
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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 | $20,318,960 | $2,105,242 | $2,108,816 | $841,030 | 253 | $2,116,935 | $581,001 | $929,629 |
| 2024 | $18,458,358 | $2,781,055 | $2,058,629 | $1,338,054 | 215 | $2,139,993 | $427,329 | $816,822 |
| 2023 | $15,673,879 | $1,854,740 | $2,464,720 | $865,499 | 270 | $1,364,896 | $331,909 | $741,319 |
| 2022 | $14,184,875 | $2,200,789 | $2,116,477 | $1,537,717 | 283 | $1,891,179 | $373,018 | $768,069 |
| 2021 | $16,619,577 | $4,531,961 | $1,094,715 | $916,883 | 287 | — | $3,537,282 | $823,912 |
| 2020 | $14,035,669 | $1,751,572 | $1,423,120 | $769,153 | 293 | — | $452,464 | $638,289 |
| 2019 | $13,019,212 | $1,801,000 | $1,797,107 | $1,027,534 | 331 | — | $342,458 | $615,783 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harold Grinspoon Charitable reported a distributable amount of $930K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to enrich quality of life in Western Massachusetts. Its website describes programs that recognize teachers and farmers, connect classroom learning with climate solutions, and provide books to preschool children.
The Local Farmer Awards provide funds to selected local farms for necessary improvements, with the stated goal of strengthening their ability to compete in the marketplace. The foundation also describes Cooler Communities as connecting classroom learning to climate solutions, Excellence in Teaching Awards as honoring and motivating Western Massachusetts educators, and Starlight as providing books to preschool children in Western Massachusetts.
Among its 2025 grantees, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association describes its mission as connecting people and organizations seeking responsible energy production and use. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds in the United States to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. The Dollywood Foundation says it aims to inspire children to dream, learn, care, and be more. Appalachian Mountain Club describes its work as promoting protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the Appalachian region’s mountains, forests, waters, and trails. Wheaton College describes its mission as providing a transformative liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 253 grants totaling $841,030. Grants ranged from $100 to $232,280, with a median of $250. All purposes listed for the largest grants were “general contribution,” except two Local Farmer Awards grants listed as “local farmers awards general.”
The largest 2025 grants included $232,280 to Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary and $179,421 to Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, both in Massachusetts, and $60,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation in New York. Other listed grants included $21,424 to the Dollywood Foundation, $16,057 to Massachusetts General Hospital, and $14,291 to Appalachian Mountain Club. The foundation also reported $2,700 each to Chestnut Mountain Tree Farm and Ellison Farms Beef LLC as Local Farmer Awards grants.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that a written request should describe the functions to be funded, the amount requested, and the requesting organization’s annual budget. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diane Troderman, Harold Grinspoon, Winifred Sandler, and Steven Grinspoon as trustees. Patrick Geryk is listed as chief financial officer, and Adrian Dion as chief operating officer.
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Troderman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Grinspoon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winifred Sandler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Grinspoon
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Dion
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Patrick Geryk
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $13K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeremy Pava (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Winnie Sandler (2019) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Patrick Geryk (Chief Financial Officer).
Frequently asked questions about The Harold Grinspoon Charitable
How much does The Harold Grinspoon Charitable give each year?
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable gave $841K across 253 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 215 grants.
What is The Harold Grinspoon Charitable's typical grant size?
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $3,324, across 253 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harold Grinspoon Charitable give grants?
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hadley, MA (6 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants), Sunderland, MA (5 grants) and Williamstown, MA (4 grants).
Does The Harold Grinspoon Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of The Harold Grinspoon Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (128 of 253) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Teacher's Award Program" (110 grants) and "The Energy Detectives" (15 grants).
Who are The Harold Grinspoon Charitable's largest grantees?
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary ($232,280), Northeast Sustainable Energy Association ($179,421) and Birthright Israel Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 164 grants to individuals ($124,377), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harold Grinspoon Charitable?
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable reported $20.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $930K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harold Grinspoon Charitable fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to enrich quality of life in Western Massachusetts. Its website describes programs that recognize teachers and farmers, connect classroom learning with climate solutions, and provide books to preschool children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harold Grinspoon Charitable?
The filing describes a written request with the materials listed above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harold Grinspoon Charitable's EIN?
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2738277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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