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The Foundation for the Fight for Human

Preselected recipients only Harrison, New York · EIN 844134383

The Foundation for the Fight for Human is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$150,0003$3.6 million
2024$75,0002$4.8 million
2025$125,0002$80.7 million

How to apply

The Foundation for the Fight for Human 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Foundation for the Fight for Human funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
West Virginia2$125,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
West Virginia University Foundation Inc
Morgantown, WV
To support the brain camp$75,000
West Virginia University Foundation Inc
Morgantown, WV
To support the neuroscience undergraduate research opportunities program$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Foundation for the Fight for Human accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Foundation for the Fight for Human give?

$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.

Who runs The Foundation for the Fight for Human?

Its 2025 filing lists Marcia A McLean (Director, President, Treasurer) and Georgiana J Slade (Director, Secretary).

What does The Foundation for the Fight for Human fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.

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