The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Agawam, Massachusetts. Established in 1986, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting education, local agriculture, energy efficiency, and early childhood literacy in Western Massachusetts and surrounding regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.5M
+17.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+54.6% YoY
Grant Count
215
-20.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+94.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to recognize and reward excellence in education, support local farmers who nourish Western Massachusetts communities, promote learning in energy and environmental stewardship, and advance literacy and early childhood education to build a stronger, more sustainable future.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education Excellence: Recognition and support for distinguished educators through teaching awards and excellence in education initiatives
- Early Childhood Literacy: Support for programs including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Starlight program, which provides books to preschool children in Western Massachusetts
- Local Agriculture: Farm awards and farmer appreciation programs that encourage and support local farming practices
- Energy and Environmental Stewardship: The Ener-G-Save program, which works with towns, grassroots organizations, nonprofits, and schools to lower carbon pollution and help residents make smart energy choices
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Awards that acknowledge students' entrepreneurial actions and encourage pursuit of entrepreneurial dreams
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on Western Massachusetts. Secondary funding regions include Connecticut and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $18,458,358 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $1,474,579 (2024)
Total Revenues: $2,781,055 (2024)
Total Expenses: $2,058,629 (2024)
Historical Asset Growth: Assets have grown from $7.2 million in 2010 to $15.7 million in 2023
Staffing: The foundation operates with 1 employee and is governed by 6 officers and trustees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,458,358 | $15,673,879 | $14,184,875 |
| Revenue | $2,781,055 | $1,854,740 | $2,200,789 |
| Expenses | $2,058,629 | $2,464,720 | $2,116,477 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,139,993 | $1,364,896 | $1,891,179 |
| Net Investment Income | $427,329 | $331,909 | $373,018 |
| Distributable Amount | $816,822 | $741,319 | $768,069 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE TRODERMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| HAROLD GRINSPOON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JEREMY PAVA | TRUSTEE THROUGH 11/13/23 | 0.5 | — |
| WINIFRED SANDLER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| PATRICK GERYK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2 | $13,900 |
| STEVEN GRINSPOON | TRUSTEE AS OF 11/14/23 | 0.5 | — |
| ADRIAN DION | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively administer its flagship programs:
The **Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards** program recognizes distinguished educators and motivates teachers at all stages of their careers. Award winners are celebrated at spring events, with 21 Springfield educators honored in 2026.
21 Springfield educators honored with 2026 Teaching Award - Yahoo**Local Farmer Awards** applications are regularly opened to support necessary farm improvements on local farms, with annual farmer appreciation events held to honor and recognize farmers and promote the importance of local farming.
Applications open for Local Farmer Awards in Western MassachusettsThe foundation maintains ongoing support for **Dolly Parton's Imagination Library** and the **Starlight program**, both focused on fostering early childhood literacy in Western Massachusetts.
The **Ener-G-Save program** continues community outreach efforts promoting home and family energy efficiency throughout Western Massachusetts.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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