The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) is a private 501(c)(3) charitable foundation established in 1991 and headquartered in Agawam, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a leader in creating and supporting innovative opportunities for Jewish engagement and community development. HGF combines major national programs serving Jewish communities worldwide with place-based grantmaking focused on Western Massachusetts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0B
+7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.9M
+80.7% YoY
Grant Count
227
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+65.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to enhance Jewish and community culture in Western Massachusetts, North America, Israel, and beyond by providing grants and program opportunities. The foundation recognizes and rewards excellence in education, supports local farmers in Western Massachusetts communities, promotes learning in energy and environmental stewardship, and advances literacy and early childhood education.
Primary Program Areas:
PJ Library: A flagship program providing high-quality Jewish children's books, music, and resources to families with young children. In fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, PJ Library served over 170,000 families, awarded over 300 grants to partnering organizations, and provided over 1,100 camp grants to children attending Jewish summer camp.
Life & Legacy: A partnership program working with Jewish Federations and Foundations to promote after-lifetime giving and build endowments that provide financial stability to Jewish day schools. The program assisted over 40 communities through these partnerships.
JCamp 180: Works to strengthen the infrastructure of Jewish camps throughout North America by providing mentor services in strategic planning and board development.
Voices & Visions: A program that uses art to communicate Jewish ideas, aiming to inspire Jewish conversation, instill pride, and spark creativity among diverse audiences and ages.
Western Mass Grants: Place-based grantmaking supporting local initiatives in Western Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $3,000 to $1,500,000+
Invitation Only
** The foundation employs a mixed approach—national programs operate primarily through invitation-only grantmaking, while Western Massachusetts individuals and organizations can access portal-based opportunities. The foundation engages in both proactive grantmaking and accepts limited unsolicited applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Western Massachusetts (primary focus)
- North America
- Israel
- International
The foundation maintains a dual geographic strategy, with significant investment in Western Massachusetts where founder Harold Grinspoon and his wife Diane Troderman reside, while also supporting Jewish communities and initiatives across North America, Israel, and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $1,013,590,712 (2024)
Total Revenues: $72,414,286 (2024)
Total Expenses: $61,785,664 (2024)
Endowment: $923,927,426
Total Liabilities: $19.9 million (2024)
Employees: 172 (2024)
The foundation maintains substantial financial resources and has invested more than $200 million in programs since 1991.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,013,590,712 | $939,490,212 | $892,999,094 |
| Revenue | $72,414,286 | $42,626,445 | — |
| Expenses | $61,785,664 | $55,668,882 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $38,737,615 | $23,497,878 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
HGF: Family Education Grants
THE HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
HGF: Jewish Community Grants
THE HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
HGF: Professional Development Grants
THE HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder & Trustee: Harold Grinspoon, a creative entrepreneur whose early career in real estate led him to build Aspen Square Management, one of the top 50 privately owned property management companies in the United States.
President: Winnie Sandler Grinspoon
Chief Operating Officer: Adrian Dion
Board of Trustees: Diane Troderman, Jeremy Pava
Harold Grinspoon signed the Giving Pledge in 2016, committing nearly all his assets to the foundation. His philanthropic work was motivated by his experience as a boy learning about the Holocaust, which inspired his avid Zionism and commitment to Jewish community work.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINIFRED SANDLER | TRUSTEE & PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| HAROLD GRINSPOON | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| JEREMY PAVA | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| DIANE TRODERMAN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| RABBI TUVIA BRANDER | TRUSTEE THROUGH 8/31/23 | 4 | — |
| JERRY SILVERMAN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| DEBORAH HOCHBERG | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| LISA RACHLIN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| RABBI ELIE KAUNFER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ADDIE GOODMAN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ADRIAN DION | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 39 | $331,715 |
| PATRICK GERYK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 38 | $205,521 |
| RACHEL GOLDKLANG | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $299,360 |
| ERIC JORDAN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $294,526 |
| ALEXANDER ZABLOTSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PJ LI | 40 | $250,231 |
| SARAH EISINGER | DIRECTOR OF J CAMP180 | 40 | $193,929 |
| RACHEL KOZUPSKY | DIRECTOR, PJ INTERNATIONAL PROG. | 40 | $230,000 |
| CABRIE KEARNS | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $196,720 |
| SIMON KLARFELD | DIR OF CONTENT PJ LIB THRU 12/29/23 | 40 | $204,000 |
| RONALD KRIT | DIR LIFE & LEGACY THRU 10/11/23 | 40 | $197,528 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation celebrated its 20th Annual Teachers Awards, recognizing excellence in education.
Harold Grinspoon Foundation announces new award at General ...The Grinspoon Amber Awards were established to honor outstanding professionals in the Jewish communal field.
The Grinspoon Amber Awards to Honor Outstanding Professionals in the JewishJCamp 180 announced 36 recipients of 2026 Day Camp Grants, continuing the foundation's support for Jewish camp infrastructure.
JCamp 180 Announces 36 2026 Day Camp Grant RecipientsHarold Grinspoon Foundation announced a new award at the General Assembly of Jewish Federations.
Harold Grinspoon Foundation announces new award at General ...Harold Grinspoon Scholarships provide access to the Austen Riggs Center treatment program, supporting mental health care access.
Harold Grinspoon Foundation announces new award at General ...Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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