The Grossman Family Charitable
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing operational budget assistance to various nonprofit entities. Its mission centers on supporting a diverse range of causes, including arts and culture, education, health, and environmental conservation. The foundation prioritizes funding for organizations such as the Center for Reproductive Rights, Boston University School of Law, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, reflecting its commitment to both cultural enrichment and community health. The foundation serves a wide array of populations through its grants, which focus on enhancing the operational capabilities of its recipients.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofit organizations in arts, education, health/reproductive rights, or regional conservation with demonstrable operations needs and either an existing relationship or strong regional reputation.
Good Fit
- • Located in or active in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Washington, DC.
- • Clear operational funding needs and track record of impact.
- • Existing relationships or introductions to the foundation or its director.
- • Organizational scale that matches past awards (small-to-medium grants up to several hundred thousand).
- • Mission alignment with arts, education, health/reproductive rights, or conservation.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in four states (NY, MA, NH, DC) rather than nationally; one state received roughly 46% of the dollars while the foundation is based in Massachusetts.
Recipient Variety
Each observed year shows about 23 distinct grantees spanning arts, education, health, and conservation, but financial concentration is high: the top five grantees receive the majority of dollars (about 83%).
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new grantees in the latest year (11 new recipients), so the portfolio does turn over; however the foundation states it only funds preselected organizations and provides no public application route, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to access funds without referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
