Understood for All Inc
Preselected recipients only
Understood for All Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $198,585 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $99,292 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$198,585
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$99,292
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$68.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $70.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 8 | $56.3 million |
| 2025 | $198,585 | 2 | $68.0 million |
How to apply
Understood for All Inc 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 Understood for All Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $198,585 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for the City of New York | Neuroequity research collaborative | $150,000 |
| Innovateedu Inc | Neuroequity research collaborative | $48,585 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathaniel W Friedman
- Rahul H Rao
- Frederic M Poses
- Nancy Poses
- Jacob Poses
- Mary Beth Gustafsson
- Kenneth de Regt
- Justin Gray
- Michael Kosnitzky
- Chris Boies
- Laurie Siegel
Questions people ask
Does Understood for All Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Understood for All Inc give?
$198,585 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $99,292.
Who runs Understood for All Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nathaniel W Friedman (Co-President & Chief Marketing Offi), Rahul H Rao (Co-President and Chief Technology Offi), Frederic M Poses (Founder & Ceo) and Nancy Poses (Chair) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Understood for All Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.