The Alexander Grass Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Alexander Grass Foundation is a private foundation in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $2.4 million. 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$7.1 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$47.9 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.2 million the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $7.2 million | 16 | $41.6 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 13 | $47.9 million |
How to apply
The Alexander 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 Alexander Grass Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $3.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $2.6 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $750,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $120,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater HSBG | General purpose | $2.4 million |
| Friends of Tel Aviv Sourasky Med CN | General purpose | $1.8 million |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| Piedmont Hospital | General purpose | $750,000 |
| Casa Charter School | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Uiajfna | General purpose | $250,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Genral purpose | $250,000 |
| American Friends of Bar-Llan Univer | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Erase PTSD Now | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Uf Foundation | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Neve Michael Children's Village | General purpose | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Capital Region Literacy Council | General purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Grass Weese
- Roger L Grass
Questions people ask
Does The Alexander Grass Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Alexander Grass Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs The Alexander Grass Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Grass Weese (Pres/Directo) and Roger L Grass (Director).
What does The Alexander Grass Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.