Grassy Creek Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grassy Creek Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 9 | $19.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 7 | $19.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 7 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
Grassy Creek 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 2 | $160,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Goanywhere | Honors carolina career services programming & staffing | $1.0 million |
| North Atlantic Salmon Fund | Programming & operations | $150,000 |
| UNC Arts & Sciences Foundation | Arts & sciences foundation | $100,000 |
| Dream NYC (Harlem Rbi Inc) | General support | $50,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation (Asf) | Greenland programming | $25,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) | Bahamas mangrove project | $10,000 |
| GD Radio | Global outreach program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian Huschle
- Chad R Pike
- Alan Pike
- Lisa N Rauck
Questions people ask
Does Grassy Creek Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grassy Creek Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Grassy Creek Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ian Huschle (Trustee), Chad R Pike (Trustee), Alan Pike (Trustee) and Lisa N Rauck (Director).