The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is a public charity based in Agawam, Massachusetts, formed in 1991. It supports Jewish life and community through programs including PJ Library, JCamp 180, Life & Legacy, and local grantmaking in Western Massachusetts, as well as initiatives with national and international reach.
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harold Grinspoon Foundation gave $16.4M across 242 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), top state New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,351,863
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 242
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,570
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,588
- Total assets
- $1,159,806,523
- +14.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (16 of 242, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
- How to Apply
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For Jewish Community Grants, applications must be submitted at least five weeks before the event. Family Education Grants require eligible organizations to provide attendance tracking and submit required documents and a final report. The foundation states that applications may be declined.
- Review Cycle
- Jewish Community Grant applications must be submitted at least five weeks before the event.
- Deadline
- Jewish Community Grant applications must be submitted at least five weeks before the event.
- Contact
Mailing address: 67 Hunt Street 100, Agawam, MA 01001
Phone: (413) 781-0712
Website: https://hgf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
HGF: Family Education Grants
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Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
HGF: Jewish Community Grants
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Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
HGF: Professional Development Grants
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Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Harold Grinspoon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Jewish Federations of North America Inc ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $7.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,079 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 721 grants of 1,079 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes work locally in Western Massachusetts, nationally through programs across North America, internationally through PJ Library in 40 countries, and in Israel through support for programs carried out by Keren Grinspoon Israel. Its local Jewish Community and Family Education grant programs cover Western Massachusetts counties and Southern Vermont counties specified in their eligibility criteria.
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (46%), Massachusetts (9%), California (5%), New Jersey (5%), and Pennsylvania (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 242 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Harold Grinspoon Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 242 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $31K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.3M (2023) to $22.8M (2021). In 2025 it made 242 grants totaling $16.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc New York, NY | To Support Literacy Programs in Israel | $4,985,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism New York, NY | Jcamp Grants, National Grants | $734,445 |
| Hadar New York, NY | National Grants | $520,000 |
| American Friends of United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto Inc Whippany, NJ | PJL Grants, Jcamp Grants | $255,918 |
| Springfield Jewish Community Center Inc Springfield, MA | PJL GRANTS;SPONOR Jewish Community Programs | $247,587 |
| American Friends of the Russian Jewish Congress Washington, DC | PJL Grants | $200,000 |
| Lander Grinspoon Academy Northampton, MA | To Sponsor Jewish Community Programs | $169,916 |
| Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Inc Springfield, MA | Sponsor Jewish Community Programs; National Grants | $154,500 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | PJL Grants | $140,802 |
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago Chicago, IL | PJL Grants, Life & Legacy Grants | $134,580 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,159,806,523 | $129,335,075 | $62,200,293 | $16,351,863 | 242 | $30,049,133 |
| 2024 | $1,013,590,712 | $72,414,286 | $61,785,664 | $14,945,187 | 227 | $38,737,615 |
| 2023 | $939,490,212 | $42,626,445 | $55,668,882 | $8,271,948 | 208 | $23,497,878 |
| 2022 | $892,999,094 | $197,225,136 | $57,651,785 | $8,548,059 | 206 | $176,584,856 |
| 2021 | $968,665,027 | $58,159,410 | $60,940,735 | $22,843,811 | 196 | $20,445,235 |
| 2020 | $832,803,516 | $111,558,194 | $51,766,346 | $14,358,138 | 199 | $23,708,781 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help people connect to Jewish values, faith, traditions, and culture and build vibrant Jewish communities. It says its commitments include supporting a broad range of Jewish expressions, strengthening Jewish communities, and maintaining the connection between Israel and the diaspora.
Its programs include PJ Library, which provides families with children’s books and other resources; JCamp 180, which offers grants, training, consulting, and research to strengthen Jewish camps; and Life & Legacy, which helps communities promote endowment and legacy giving. Other initiatives include Voices & Visions, which uses art to spark engagement with Jewish ideas, and local and national grants.
The foundation’s grant recipients include Jewish federations, community organizations, schools, and camps. For example, the Springfield Jewish Community Center describes its work as enriching community and nurturing wellness through physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual programs. Lander-Grinspoon Academy describes its mission as providing a rigorous, values-based education integrating general and Jewish studies. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 242 grants totaling $16,351,863. Grant amounts ranged from $5,021 to $4,985,000, with a median grant of $30,588. The largest award was $4,985,000 to The Jewish Federations of North America Inc. for literacy programs in Israel. Other large grants included $734,445 to Union for Reform Judaism for JCamp grants and national grants, and $520,000 to Hadar for national grants.
Other 2025 grants included $255,918 to American Friends of United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto Inc. for PJL and JCamp grants; $247,587 to Springfield Jewish Community Center Inc. for PJL grants and sponsored Jewish community programs; and $169,916 to Lander-Grinspoon Academy to sponsor Jewish community programs.
The foundation’s local grant programs include Jewish Community Grants for programs in Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. Individuals may apply for up to $2,500, and organizations may receive up to $7,500 for collaborative events, subject to the program’s limits. Grants are reimbursements; proposals are reviewed based on budget, anticipated participation, and content and innovation, and a final report is required for payment. Family Education Grants support eligible Jewish organizations offering informal Jewish education and experiential learning for families. They may cover up to 70% of program costs, up to $10,000. Teen Education Grants support creative, informal educational programming for teens in Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont, with awards described as covering up to 70% of program costs, up to $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold Grinspoon, Jeremy Pava, Diane Troderman, Jerry Silverman, Deborah Hochberg, Lisa Rachlin, Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, and Addie Goodman as trustees. Winifred Sandler is listed as trustee and president, and Patrick Geryk as chief financial officer.
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is led by Alexander Zablotsky, Executive Director of Pj Library since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander Zablotsky
Executive Director of Pj Library
Managing Director of Pj Li → Executive Director of Pj Li, 2024
Executive Director of Pj Li → Executive Director of Pj Library, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $268K (2025)
Winifred Sandler
Trustee & President
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Eisinger
Director of J Camp180
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$158K (2021) → $200K (2025)
Rachel Kozupsky
Director & Pj International
Dirctor & International Programs → Director & Pj International Program, 2024
Director & Pj International Program → Director & Pj International, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$185K (2022) → $244K (2025)
Jessica McCormick
Director of Family Experience & Pj Library
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$194K (2025)
Diane Troderman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Grinspoon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Pava
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Silverman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Hochberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rachlin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Elie Kaunfer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Addie Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Dion
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $356K (2025)
Eric Jordan
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $289K (2025)
Patrick Geryk
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $230K (2025)
Erica Rabhan
Regional Adv. Officer
Advancement Officer → Regional Adv. Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $202K (2025)
Rachel Goldklang
Chief Phil. Officer
Chief Philanthropy Officer → Chief Phil. Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$238K (2023) → $310K (2025)
Cabrie Kearns
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$197K (2024) → $211K (2025)
Former officers (14)
- Former: Rabbi Tuvia Brander (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald Krit (2024) — Director Life & Legacy
- Former: Simon Klarfeld (2024) — Director of Content Pj Lib
- Former: Arlene Schiff (2020–2023) — Ntl Director Life & Legacy
- Former: Rabbi Ethan Tucker (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tamar Remz (2020–2023) — Chief Partnrsp Officer
- Former: Winifred Sandler Grinspoon (2020–2023) — Trustee & President
- Former: Erica Phelan (2023) — Advancement Officer
- Former: Stephanie Bressler (2023) — Advancement Officer
- Former: Jason Glasgow (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Meredith Lewis (2020–2022) — Director of Content & Educa
- Former: William Schneider (2020–2022) — Director of Advacement
- Former: Melanie Levav (2020–2021) — Director of Pj Library
- Former: Marcie Greenfield Simons (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $356K, to Adrian Dion (Chief Operating Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
How much does The Harold Grinspoon Foundation give each year?
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation gave $16.4M across 242 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $14.9M across 227 grants.
What is The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,588, and its average grant was $67,570, across 242 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harold Grinspoon Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Harold Grinspoon Foundation give grants?
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (9%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Springfield, MA (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Denver, CO (5 grants).
Does The Harold Grinspoon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 242 grants with a stated purpose on The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Jcamp Grants" (88 grants), "PJL Grants" (72 grants) and "Life & Legacy Grants" (23 grants).
Who are The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Jewish Federations of North America Inc ($4,985,000), Union for Reform Judaism ($734,445) and Hadar ($520,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harold Grinspoon Foundation?
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation reported $1.2B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $129.3M.
What does The Harold Grinspoon Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help people connect to Jewish values, faith, traditions, and culture and build vibrant Jewish communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harold Grinspoon Foundation?
For Jewish Community Grants, applications must be submitted at least five weeks before the event. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's EIN?
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6685725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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