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Gratis Foundation

Historical Funder

Mclean, Virginia · EIN 26-3639918 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded75
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactWELLS FARGO PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
AddressWWWWELLSFARGOCOM/PRIVATE-FOUNDATION, GRATIS-FOUNDATION, WINSTON SALEM NC 27101
Phone8882354351
Form and materialsHTTPS://WWW.WELLSFARGO.COM/PRIVATE-FOUNDATIONS/GRATIS-FOUNDATION APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION FORM.
DeadlinesJANUARY 31ST, MAY 31ST AND SEPTEMBER 30TH
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ACCEPT GRANTS THAT WOULD BE PAYABLE TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, HUMANITARIAN SERVICES, ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN, AND ASSISTING U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Human Services15
  • Animal Welfare8
  • Health7
  • Education6
  • Children & Youth5
  • Housing2

Where it gives

94% of grants went outside Virginia.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Duke UniversityDurham, NCGeneral use$200,000
Childrens Hospital CorporationBoston, MAGeneral use$50,000
Mass General Brigham IncorporatedBoston, MAGeneral use$50,000
Mass General Brigham IncorporatedNewton, MAGeneral use$50,000
Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MDGeneral use$25,000
Medical Teams InternationalPortland, ORGeneral use$20,000
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CTGeneral use$20,000
Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CAGeneral use$20,000
United States Fund for UnicefNew York, NYGeneral use$20,000
Cancer Research Institute IncNew York, NYGeneral use$15,000
Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund IncHyannis, MAGeneral use$15,000
Loyola University Maryland IncBaltimore, MDGeneral use$15,000
National Academy of Engineering FundAtlanta, GAGeneral use$15,000
St John the Evangelist ParishPocasset, MAGeneral use$15,000
St Luke Catholic ChurchMclean, VAGeneral use$15,000
United Services Organizations IncArlington, VAGeneral use$15,000
United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and FoundationNewark, NJGeneral use$15,000
American Humane AssociationWashington, DCGeneral use$10,000
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NYGeneral use$10,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester IncDorchester, MAGeneral use$10,000
Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CAGeneral use$10,000
Casa Myrna Vazquez IncBoston, MAGeneral use$10,000
Children's Oncology Services of Massachusetts IncBrookline, MAGeneral use$10,000
Dc127 IncWashington, DCGeneral use$10,000
Edesia IncNorth Kingstown, RIGeneral use$10,000
Floc for Love of ChildrenWashington, DCGeneral use$10,000
Friends of the Children-Boston IncRoxbury, MAGeneral use$10,000
Greater DC Diaper BankWashington, DCGeneral use$10,000
Hire Heroes USAAlpharetta, GAGeneral use$10,000
Humane World for Animals IncWashington, DCGeneral use$10,000
Independence House IncHyannis, MAGeneral use$10,000
International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NYGeneral use$10,000
K9s for Warriors IncPonte Vedra, FLGeneral use$10,000
Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange IncNewton, MAGeneral use$10,000
Mercy Medical AngelsNorfolk, VAGeneral use$10,000
Operation Delta Dog IncHollis, NHGeneral use$10,000
Paws for Purple HeartsSan Diego, CAGeneral use$10,000
Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MAGeneral use$10,000
Reach Beyond Domestic Violence IncWaltham, MAGeneral use$10,000
St Marys Center for Women and Children IncDorchester, MAGeneral use$10,000
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country IncKerrville, TXGeneral use$10,000
The Family Place IncorporatedWashington, DCGeneral use$10,000
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCGeneral use$10,000
Mercy Flight Southeast Inc Dba Angel Flight Southeast IncLeesburg, FLGeneral use$7,500
The Compassionate Friends IncWheaton, ILGeneral use$7,500
4Kids of South Florida IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral use$5,000
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse IncDelray Beach, FLGeneral use$5,000
Animal Rescue League of BostonDedham, MAGeneral use$5,000
Archdiocese for the Military Services USAWashington, DCGeneral use$5,000
Boston Casa IncBoston, MAGeneral use$5,000
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach IncRiviera Beach, FLGeneral use$5,000
Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts IncFall River, MAGeneral use$5,000
Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County IncBoston, MAGeneral use$5,000
Christians Reaching Out to Society Inc Dba Cros MinistriesLake Worth Beach, FLGeneral use$5,000
Cristo Rey Boston High School IncDorchester, MAGeneral use$5,000
Darbster Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral use$5,000
Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands IncSouth Dennis, MAGeneral use$5,000
Family Reach FoundationBoston, MAGeneral use$5,000
Friends of Bourne Council on Aging IncBourne, MAGeneral use$5,000
Grandmas Place IncRoyal Palm Beach, FLGeneral use$5,000

Showing the 60 largest of 75 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$1,000,00075
2024$1,000,00076
2023$1,000,00070

Sources

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