The Grass Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Grass Foundation is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $486,963 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $194,863. 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$486,963
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$194,863
- Assets$29.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $881,873 the year before.
67% 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 | $881,873 | 14 | $27.4 million |
| 2024 | $486,963 | 10 | $29.7 million |
How to apply
The Grass 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 The Grass Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $432,463 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Biological Laboratory | Grass fellowship program and the forbes lecture. | $194,863 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | Neurobiology and neural systems and behavior courses. | $183,600 |
| Society for Neuroscience | Year-long, multi-module professional development series for early-career neuroscience researchers on non-laboratory skills. | $50,000 |
| Foundation for the National Institute of Health Inc | Participation of native american students in the national institute for neurological disorders and stroke (ninds) summer internship program (sip). | $30,000 |
| Individual | Henry grass m.d. Rising stars in neuroscience award 2024. | $10,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | Cephalopod neuroscience conference and workshops. | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Birdsong satellite meeting. | $4,000 |
| Gordon Research Conferences | 2025 neuroethology gordon research conference. | $2,500 |
| Gordon Research Conferences | 2025 gordon research seminar on cns injury and repair. | $1,000 |
| Gordon Research Conferences | 2025 cerebellum gordon research seminar. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew B McFarlane PHD
- Bernice Grafstein PHD
- Joshua Grass PHD
- Catherine E Carr PHD
- Henry J Grass MD
- Ronald R Hoy PHD
- Kamran Khodakhah PHD
- Felix E Schweizer PHD
- Gwyneth Card PHD
- Kafui Dzirasa MD PHD
- Guoping Feng PHD
- Michael A Long PHD
- Steven J Zottoli PHD
Questions people ask
Does The Grass Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Grass Foundation give?
$486,963 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Grass Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew B McFarlane PHD (Director, President), Bernice Grafstein PHD (Life Director, Vice President), Joshua Grass PHD (Director, Treasurer (Began 12/19/2024)) and Catherine E Carr PHD (Life Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Grass Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, environment and conservation and education.