Granville Foundation
Granville Foundation
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
88-1525893
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Regional Funder
Women Led
Granville Foundation
Boston, MA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
88-1525893
•
Regional Funder
Women Led
AI Summary
The Granville Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with grantees, as it operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $325K across 19 grants, emphasizing its commitment to strategic partnerships. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Granville Foundation funds non-profit organizations, which support the environment, education, youth, the arts, affordable housing and services for people with disabilities and people experiencing houselessness.
The Granville Foundation seeks to encourage organizations in their efforts to actively foster more equitable access to services, programs, opportunities, for groups historically or presently marginalized or denied access to the same.
Cause Areas
5
Arts and culture
Education
Environment
Human rights
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Populations
7
People of African descent
People of Asian descent
People of Latin American descent
LGBTQ people
People with disabilities
Economically disadvantaged people
Artists and performers
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Essex Art Center Inc
Lawrence, MA
$130K
14%
GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE INC.
LAWRENCE, MA
$110K
12%
THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP
New York, NY
$70K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Granville Foundation?
No. Granville Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Granville Foundation give?
Granville Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Oregon, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Granville Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Granville Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Granville Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Granville Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $325 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Granville Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Granville Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Essex Art Center Inc, GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE INC., and THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Granville Foundation?
Granville Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.