The Grundy Foundation
The Grundy Foundation is a private foundation in Bristol, PA that operates the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum and Library and provides grantmaking (primarily to Bucks County public charities). The foundation’s official site publishes grantmaking priorities, guidelines and an Apply page, plus contact details and board/staff information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium local nonprofit based in Bristol/Bucks County, PA working in arts and culture, education, or community human services and seeking operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • Located in Bristol or elsewhere in Bucks County/Pennsylvania
- • Project is arts-related (theater) or supports local schools, food programs, emergency needs, or youth activities
- • Request size aligns with historically small-to-mid grants or, in rare cases, a larger annual arts award
- • Demonstrable local impact and existing community partnerships
- • Existing relationship or introduction to staff, trustees, or recurring grantees
Geography
All observed grants across the three-year record went to Pennsylvania organizations, with the foundation focused on Bristol/Bucks County in practice.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded about 11–13 recipients annually (12 distinct recipients in 2024) including independent local theaters, schools, churches, rescue squads and social service groups, showing a moderate spread of beneficiaries despite one large recurring award.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows a handful of new grantees each year (four in 2024), but public materials and the application page state awards are chosen from preselected applicants; therefore unsolicited applicants face a constrained but not impossible path to funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
