Mary A & Thomas F Grasselli Endowment Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary A & Thomas F Grasselli Endowment Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $23,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,000 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 17 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $92,000 | 18 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $104,000 | 21 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Mary A & Thomas F Grasselli Endowment Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mary A & Thomas F Grasselli Endowment Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $45,000 |
| New York | 3 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $24,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Partner Alliance A New Jersey Non-Profit C | General & Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Buckley School in the City of New York | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Eanes Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Frick Collection | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Barnard College | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Westlake United Methodist Church | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Fire | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Houston Tennis Association Inc | General Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | The Gingerbread Project - Houston Racquet Club | $3,000 |
| Tree Folks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Americas Foundation-Fundacion de Las Americas | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston Racquet Club Employee Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kids of Kilimanjaro Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Summit Area YMCA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Woofgang and Co | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marya Fowler
- Robert S Fowler
- William H Fowler II
- Mary Fowler Lovejoy
Questions people ask
Does Mary A & Thomas F Grasselli Endowment Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary A & Thomas F Grasselli Endowment Foundation give?
$104,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mary A & Thomas F Grasselli Endowment Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marya Fowler (Trustee, Treas, VP), Robert S Fowler (Trustee), William H Fowler II (Trustee, Pres) and Mary Fowler Lovejoy (Trustee, Sec).
What does Mary A & Thomas F Grasselli Endowment Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.