The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin
The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin is a private foundation based in Andover, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts and Maine.
The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin at a glance
In short: The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin gave $315K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Massachusetts. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $314,861
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,991
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,320,165
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit materials in writing to the attention of Attorney Debra Rahmin Silberstein. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Atty Debra Silberstein
Mailing address: 69 Park Street, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: (978) 474-4700
Email: dsilberstein@rubinrudman.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Lebanon Fire Corp ($95K). Together the top 10 received $289K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 91 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Massachusetts received 65% of grant dollars and recipients in Maine received 30%; recipients in North Carolina and Maryland received 3% and 2%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $315K (2025) to $472K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $315K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Lebanon Fire Corp Lebanon, ME | General Charitable Purposesgeneral Charitable Purposesgeneral Charitable Purposes | $94,861 |
| McLean Project Belmont, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $60,000 |
| Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Tewksbury, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Merrimack Health Charitable Trust Lawrence, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation Dorchester, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Justin's Voice Woburn, MA | Prostate Research | $10,000 |
| Woburn Stoneham Elks Lodge Woburn, MA | To Fund an Education Scholarship | $10,000 |
| You Never Walk Alone Inc West End, NC | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Riverbend Lowell, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Cool Kids Campaign Foundation Towson, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,320,165 | $551,255 | $505,652 | $314,861 | 15 | $379,652 | $474,361 | $309,380 |
| 2024 | $5,265,408 | $390,879 | $507,933 | $343,789 | 20 | $401,887 | $320,815 | $306,304 |
| 2023 | $5,382,462 | $230,916 | $567,831 | $417,786 | 18 | $468,487 | $167,120 | $294,333 |
| 2022 | $5,719,377 | $209,794 | $592,188 | $396,000 | 21 | $462,400 | $137,884 | $323,334 |
| 2021 | $6,103,079 | $1,025,753 | $676,950 | $472,284 | 17 | $529,090 | $643,970 | $348,555 |
| 2020 | $5,753,652 | $368,027 | $492,442 | $324,500 | 19 | — | $285,366 | $323,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin reported a distributable amount of $309K for 2025 — 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 filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes cancer support for children and their families and substance-abuse treatment. The Cool Kids Campaign Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life for children with cancer and their families; The Megan House Foundation describes its mission as improving residents’ quality of life through an evidence-based substance-abuse treatment program.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $314,861. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $94,861, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest reported grants were $94,861 to East Lebanon Fire Corp, $60,000 to McLean Project, $50,000 to Strongwater Farm Therapeutic, $25,000 to Merrimack Health Charitable Trust, and $15,000 to Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Justin’s Voice for prostate research, $10,000 to Woburn Stoneham Elks Lodge for an education scholarship, and $6,000 to Cool Kids Campaign Foundation. The filing also lists a $5,000 grant to The Megan House Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debra Rahmin Silberstein, Robert B. Murphy Jr., Grace Charland, and Brian Charland as trustees.
The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Charland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $23K (2025)
Grace Charland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $23K (2025)
Robert B. Murphy Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $23K (2025)
Debra Rahmin Silberstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $23K, to Robert B Murphy Jr (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin
How much does The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin give each year?
The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin gave $315K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $344K across 20 grants.
What is The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin's typical grant size?
The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,991, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin give grants?
The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woburn, MA (2 grants).
Does The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin's largest grantees?
The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin's largest 2025 grantees include East Lebanon Fire Corp ($94,861), McLean Project ($60,000) and Strongwater Farm Therapeutic ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin?
The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $380K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $309K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes cancer support for children and their families and substance-abuse treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin's EIN?
The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6647873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ray and Elaclaire Gosselin accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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