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Also known as: C/O GRAVESTAR INC
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Gravestar Foundation is a private trust based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Gravestar Inc.. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $58K. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2011 to $2.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. According to available records, Gravestar Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $661K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $151K in 2020 to $403K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $75K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 21 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.
Gravestar Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, RI, NH.
Gravestar Foundation has distributed a total of $661K across 78 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $75K.
Gravestar Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (043391926) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Gravestar Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn G Mugar | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anthony J Barsamian | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$661K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth KitchenCHARITABLE | Dorchester, MA | $75K | 2022 |
| Community Servings IncCHARITABLE | Jamaica Plain, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Sudbury Community Food PantryCHARITABLE | Sudbury, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Brookline Literacy PartnershipCHARITABLE | Brookline, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Auburndale Community LibraryCHARITABLE | Auburndale, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Somerville-Cambridge Elder ServicesCHARITABLE | Somerville, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Waltham Fields Community FarmCHARITABLE | Waltham, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| City Year IncCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $7K | 2022 |
| Stoneham Community Access TvCHARITABLE | Stoneham, MA | $7K | 2022 |
| Black Economic Council Of Ma (Becma)CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $7K | 2022 |
| Esperanza AcademyCHARITABLE | Lawrence, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Helping Our WomenCHARITABLE | Provincetown, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Boston Globe Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Adaptive Sports NeCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Tough Warrior PrincessCHARITABLE | Amesbury, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Charles L Burke & Annette I Burke Memorial AwardCHARITABLE | Reading, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Young Legends Street Hockey IncCHARITABLE | Gloucester, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Barn SanctuaryCHARITABLE | Chelsea, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Cranston League For Cranston'S FutureCHARITABLE | Cranston, RI | $5K | 2022 |
| Reading Scholarship Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Reading, MA | $6K | 2021 |
| Rise Above Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Northbridge, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Edesia IncCHARITABLE | N Kingston, RI | $3K | 2021 |
| Friends Of Project Literacy IncCHARITABLE | Watertown, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Vermont Adaptive Ski & SportsCHARITABLE | Killington, VT | $3K | 2021 |
| Helping Hands North IncCHARTIABLE | Colebrook, NH | $3K | 2021 |