Grampys Charities

EIN 20-0523402 · CT · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in FL, RI, CT +6
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Grampys Charities based in CT paid 26 grants totaling $841.5K to 26 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $850 to $145K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included TRAILWAYS CAMPS INC, TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY, and GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,219,434
Giving (latest yr)
$841,475
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
26
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
26
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Trailways Camps Inc$145,000
  • Trinity Repertory Company$125,000
  • Gulfshore Playhouse$120,000
  • Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation$100,000
  • Save the Kid Fund Inc$85,000

Where grants went

  • Florida$516,625 · 8 grants
  • Rhode Island$125,000 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$114,350 · 11 grants
  • Indiana$57,500 · 1 grant
  • West Virginia$20,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (26)

Trailways Camps Inc
Fort Myers, FL
Unrestricted Donation
$145,000
Trinity Repertory Company
Providence, RI
Unrestricted Donation
$125,000
Gulfshore Playhouse
Naples, FL
Unrestricted Donation
$120,000
Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation
Fort Myers, FL
Unrestricted Donation
$100,000
Save the Kid Fund Inc
Preston, CT
Unrestricted Donation
$85,000
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Southwest Florida
Fort Myers, FL
Unrestricted Donation
$75,000
The Kids and Clays Foundation
Michigan City, IN
Unrestricted Donation
$57,500
South Florida After-school All-stars
Miami, FL
Unrestricted Donation
$30,000
Phillip P Fessenden Memorial Track Fund
Englewood, FL
Unrestricted Donation
$25,625
Larc Inc
Fort Myers, FL
Unrestricted Donation
$20,000
Contemporary American Theatre Festival
Sheperdstown, WV
Unrestricted Donation
$20,000
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
Hartford, CT
Unrestricted Donation
$5,200

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Grampys Charities does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Grampys Charities reported 26 itemized grants totaling $841.5K. Individual grants ranged from $850 to $145K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include TRAILWAYS CAMPS INC, TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY, GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE, among 26 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Grampys Charities is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Grampys Charities gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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