Gilson Family Foundation INC

Gilson Family Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Concord, Massachusetts with $29.7M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$29.7Mtotal assets
2011IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Gilson Family Foundation INC has awarded

40 grantees · $1.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Cradles To Crayons $150K
  • Open Table Inc $76K
  • Jog Your Memory $60K
  • Gaining Ground $51K
  • The Greater Boston Food Bank $50K
  • Essex County Community Foundation $50K
  • Berkshire Taconic Foundation $50K
  • Plummer Youth Promise $50K
  • Pittsfield High School $40K
  • Jeff's Place $31K
  • The Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $31K
  • Jewish Community Center Of The North Shore $31K
  • Birthday Wishes $31K
  • Dignity Matters $30K
  • American Red Cross Of Massachusetts $30K
  • South Community Food Pantry $28K
  • Metro Caring $26K
  • Lawrence Communityworks Inc $26K
  • Berkshire Agricultural Ventures $25K
  • Project Bread $25K
  • Playball Foundation $25K
  • Lever Inc $25K
  • Spur $23K
  • Berkshire Community College Foundation $21K
  • Beverly Bootstraps $21K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$480K
  • FY2019$517K
  • FY2020$921K
  • FY2021$517K
  • FY2022$1.2M
  • FY2023$1.3M

About Gilson Family Foundation INC

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersConcord, Massachusetts
  • EIN274379483
  • IRS ruling2011

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gilson Family Foundation INC?

Gilson Family Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Concord, Massachusetts with $29.7M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Gilson Family Foundation INC fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Gilson Family Foundation INC?

Gilson Family Foundation INC's EIN is 274379483. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Gilson Family Foundation INC?

Private foundations like Gilson Family Foundation INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Gilson Family Foundation INC. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.