GHD Foundation USA
Preselected recipients only
GHD Foundation USA is a private foundation in Niagara Falls, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,833 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $16,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$215,833
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$16,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$213,546
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $197,045 the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $275,656 | 11 | $207,519 |
| 2023 | $197,045 | 5 | $185,574 |
| 2024 | $215,833 | 7 | $213,546 |
How to apply
GHD Foundation USA 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
What GHD Foundation USA funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 | $140,000 |
| New York | 1 | $38,500 |
| California | 3 | $22,333 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity International | To make a lasting difference and help to build resilient communities. | $100,000 |
| The King Center | Donation to help empower people to create a just, humane, equitable, and peaceful world through nonviolent philosophies and methodologies. | $40,000 |
| Buffalo-Area Engineering Awareness for Minorities -Beam | To provide computers, bus passes, program supplies and nutritious snacks to ghd beam internship which provides engineering activities and curriculum to a diverse group of buffalo public high school students entering their senior year of high school. Our objective is to expose STEM careers to students, in hopes they major in STEM disciplines. | $38,500 |
| Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers | To help empowering the hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. | $16,500 |
| British American Foundation of Texas | Sponsor scholarships to provide equitable access to science, technology, engineering, arts, & mathematics (steam) education and careers for underrepresented people and communities. | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | To help provide a safe space and support for lgbtq young people who may be experiencing crises related to their sexual orientation or gender identity. | $3,385 |
| Techbridge Girls | To build equitable systems in STEM education. | $2,448 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert G Knott
- Ashley Wright
- Joanne Metcalfe
- Robert Davis
- Yih May Ngui
- Ian Fraser
- Chris Stevenson
Questions people ask
Does GHD Foundation USA accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GHD Foundation USA give?
$215,833 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $16,500.
Who runs GHD Foundation USA?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert G Knott (Director), Ashley Wright (Director (Thru June)), Joanne Metcalfe (Director (Thru June)) and Robert Davis (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does GHD Foundation USA fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.