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Gilson Family Foundation Inc Grants
Private foundation · EIN 27-4379483 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $1.5M
- Grants reported
- 63
- Median grant
- $15K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63 | $1.5M |
Where Gilson Family Foundation Inc gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRADLES TO CRAYONS | BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $150.2K |
| CRADLES TO CRAYONS | BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $150K |
| ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DANVERS, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $110K |
| OPEN TABLE | MAYNARD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $100.5K |
| OPEN TABLE | MAYNARD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $75.5K |
| ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DANVERS, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $75K |
| JOG YOUR MEMORY | NEEDHAM, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $60K |
| JOG YOUR MEMORY | NEEDHAM, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $60K |
| GAINING GROUND | CONCORD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $55.5K |
| PLAYBALL FOUNDATION | CONCORD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $53.5K |
| METRO CARING | DENVER, CO | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $52K |
| GAINING GROUND | CONCORD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $50.5K |
| LEVER | NORTH ADAMS, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $50.1K |
| PLAYBALL FOUNDATION | CONCORD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $50K |
| PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | PITTSFIELD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $50K |
| BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY FOUNDAT | SHEFFIELD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $50K |
| GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK | BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $50K |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR METROWEST | NATICK, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $50K |
| BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY FOUNDAT | SHEFFIELD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $50K |
| THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK | BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $50K |
| PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | PITTSFIELD, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $50K |
| CARE DIMENSIONS | DANVERS, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 | $50K |
| BERKSHIRE AG VENTURES | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $40.5K |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS OF MASSACHUSETTS | NW WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $40K |
| DIGNITY MATTERS | WAYLAND, MA | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2025 | $40K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Gilson Family Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.