Harold Grinspoon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Agawam, Massachusetts, registered in 1991, with $72,414,286 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$72.4M
▲ 69.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$61.8M
Net assets
$993.6M
Employees
172
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Harold Grinspoon Foundation: 84% to programs · $22 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Harold Grinspoon Foundation: 193 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Harold Grinspoon Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Harold Grinspoon Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Support primarily jewish educational institutions and organizations
The jcamp180 provided mentoring services and challenge grants to over 100 nonprofit jewish overnight camps and other organizations. jcamp180 focuses on strategic planning, leadership development, fundraising, and overall capacity building.
Life & legacy assisted over 40 communities through partnerships with jewish federations and foundations, to promote after-lifetime giving to build endowments that will provide financial stability to jewish day schools, synagogues, social service organizations, and other jewish entities. through training, support and monetary incentives, this partnership program motivates jewish organizations to secure legacy gifts, steward donors, and integrate legacy giving into the philanthropic culture of the jewish community.
The hgf awards grants directly to individuals and organizations supporting initiatives locally, nationally, and in israel. these programs range from small individual campership to national organizational grants. additionally, hgf provides funding and resources for philanthropic teen programs, cultural and art initiatives, and professional development and resource materials for educators.
Revenue grew from $37.9M (FY2013) to $72.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
14.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0B
Total liabilities
$19.9M
Net assets
$993.6M
Salaries & benefits
$18.5M
30% of expenses
Board members
9
5 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,414,286▲69.9% | $61,785,664▲11.0% | $993,648,338▲7.5% | $1,013,590,712▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,626,445▼78.4% | $55,668,882▼3.4% | $923,927,426▲5.0% | $939,490,212▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $197,225,136▲239% | $57,651,785▼5.4% | $880,328,979▼6.2% | $892,999,094▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,159,410▼47.9% | $60,940,735▲17.7% | $938,217,951▲14.4% | $968,665,027▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $111,558,194▼20.3% | $51,766,346▲20.2% | $820,442,971▲13.9% | $832,803,516▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $140,045,460▲138% | $43,054,855▲11.6% | $720,248,831▲13.8% | $732,046,374▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,746,549▼62.3% | $38,576,311▲6.3% | $632,788,010▲8.9% | $640,851,170▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $155,927,985▲13.8% | $36,299,577▲25.0% | $581,084,383▲35.4% | $588,992,708▲35.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $136,999,477▲288% | $29,046,473▲5.8% | $429,256,048▲37.9% | $435,566,611▲35.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $35,336,020▼6.7% | $27,458,540▲14.7% | $311,352,014▼4.8% | $321,376,347▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $37,884,034 | $23,935,626▲25.8% | $327,042,868▲10.6% | $338,950,538▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $19,029,105▲7.1% | $295,820,063▲21.2% | $305,588,451▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,767,092▲2.9% | $244,099,408▲13.9% | $255,742,652▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $17,264,243 | $214,353,816 | $233,209,287 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Adrian Dion — $331,715 (0.54% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Dion | Chief Operating Officer | 39 | $331,715 |
| Rachel Goldklang | Chief Philanthropy Officer | 40 | $299,360 |
| Eric Jordan | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $294,526 |
| Alexander Zablotsky | Executive Director of Pj Li | 40 | $250,231 |
| Rachel Kozupsky | Director, Pj International Prog. | 40 | $230,000 |
| Patrick Geryk | Chief Financial Officer | 38 | $205,521 |
| Simon Klarfeld | Dir of Content Pj Lib Thru 12/29/23 | 40 | $204,000 |
| Ronald Krit | Dir Life & Legacy Thru 10/11/23 | 40 | $197,528 |
| Cabrie Kearns | Chief of Staff | 40 | $196,720 |
| Sarah Eisinger | Director of J Camp180 | 40 | $193,929 |
| Addie Goodman | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Deborah Hochberg | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Diane Troderman | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Harold Grinspoon | Trustee | 10 | — |
| Jeremy Pava | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Jerry Silverman | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Lisa Rachlin | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Rabbi Elie Kaunfer | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Rabbi Tuvia Brander | Trustee Through 8/31/23 | 4 | — |
| Winifred Sandler | Trustee & President | 40 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud For Good LLC | It Consultant | $541,765 |
| Rosov Consulting LLC | Research & Evaluation Consulting | $301,750 |
| Union Printing Ltd | Book Printing | $241,551 |
| Hadley Printing Company Inc | Commercial Printing | $232,680 |
| Worldwide Printing Solutions | Book Printing | $228,990 |
124 grants to Harold Grinspoon Foundation totaling $20.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
227 grants totaling $14.9M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Harold Grinspoon Foundation →
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Data for Harold Grinspoon Foundation (EIN 04-6685725) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.