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Granite Bench Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in PENNINGTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Paul J Lelievre. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $1.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. According to available records, Granite Bench Charitable Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $220K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $47K and $120K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $120K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $10K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Granite Bench Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NH, MA, CA.
Granite Bench Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $220K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $10K.
Granite Bench Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Granite Bench Charitable Foundation is headquartered in PENNINGTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul J Lelievre | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia M Lelievre | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$220K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cure Alzheimer'S FundUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Wellesley Hills, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock HealthUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Lebanon, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of New Hampshire FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Durham, NH | $8K | 2023 |
| Concord Hospital TrustUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Concord, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Home Base - Partners Healthcare SystemUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Homes For Our Troops IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Taunton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Families In TransitionUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Manchester, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Woodland Hills, CA | $5K | 2023 |