The Greater Sum Inc
Accepts applications
The Greater Sum Inc is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,793 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,352 and the largest $16,014. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$58,793
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,352
- Largest grant$16,014
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was down from $104,020 the year before.
94% of its 2024 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 | $104,020 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $58,793 | 18 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Greater Sum Inc PO Box 60992, Jacksonville, FL 32236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 990-4389 |
| Deadlines | June 16th - pitch competition |
| Restrictions | Greater sum makes grants to graduates of the virtual incubator program through a pitch competition: the grand prize is $10,000 and a cohort of participants are invited to our annual fundraising accelerator, which awards matching grants of up to $5,000. Limitations are listed at https://thegreatersum.org/virtual-incubator-info |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Greater Sum Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $24,909 |
| California | 4 | $21,720 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $21,322 |
| Ohio | 1 | $16,014 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,681 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,024 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,250 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For the Love of Primates | Operating support | $16,014 |
| The New 3RS | Operating support | $14,647 |
| Pineapple Women | Operating support | $11,430 |
| Worthy Mentoring | Operating support | $11,302 |
| Empowr | Operating support | $10,250 |
| Evermore | Operating support | $10,020 |
| Wikitongues | Operating support | $10,012 |
| You Are Safe Here | Operating support | $9,790 |
| Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice | Operating support | $7,681 |
| Fluffy Friends for Children With Chronic Conditions | Operating support | $3,024 |
| Teetotal Initiative | Operating support | $1,250 |
| Baltimore Unity Hall | Operating support | $400 |
| Afghan Female Student Outreach | Operating support | $250 |
| Codex | Operating support | $250 |
| Ecologistics | Operating support | $250 |
| Inform Your Community | Operating support | $250 |
| International Girls Academy | Operating support | $250 |
| World Tutors | Operating support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Silverstein
- Ellen Thomas
- Wade T Brooks
- Anna Taylor
- Justin Chad Hunsaker
- Richard Mandel
- Lawrence Smith
- Paul Morris
- Johnta Hatchett
- Lauren Daley
Questions people ask
Does The Greater Sum Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 16th - pitch competition.
How much does The Greater Sum Inc give?
$58,793 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,352.
Who runs The Greater Sum Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd Silverstein (Treasurer), Ellen Thomas (Board Member), Wade T Brooks (Board Member) and Anna Taylor (Executive Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Greater Sum Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.