Grand Circle Foundation Incorporated
Grand Circle Foundation is a Boston-based private foundation (EIN 04-3175434) that supports education, WASH, renewable energy, relief and cultural preservation projects worldwide. The foundation’s 2023 Form 990‑PF shows large grantmaking activity (about $2.54M in grants) and the organization states it supports schools and organizations in many countries. The site includes program descriptions and donation/contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations working in education, WASH, renewable energy, disaster relief or cultural preservation with demonstrable program results and either an established relationship or a credible referral to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Project aligns with the foundation’s stated program areas (education, WASH, renewable energy, relief, cultural preservation).
- • Track record of direct program delivery (schools, WASH projects, emergency relief) rather than purely academic research.
- • Capacity to receive grants across a wide range of sizes (small community grants up to mid-six-figure relief awards).
- • Introduction or endorsement from a trusted intermediary, partner, or an internal contact at the foundation.
Geography
Grants are distributed internationally and across many U.S. states; the latest year shows recipients in 16 distinct states and prior years show even broader multi-state and international reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients (23 in 2024; 59–66 in prior years) with most 2024 recipients appearing new, indicating a broad and changing recipient set despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of many new grantees exists, but the foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected organizations; therefore unsolicited applicants are unlikely to gain entry despite high turnover among selected grantees.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
