The Grass Foundation
Invitation OnlyHarrison, New York · EIN 04-6049529 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Biological Laboratory | Woods Hole, MA | Grass fellowship program and the forbes lecture. | $194,863 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | Woods Hole, MA | Neurobiology and neural systems and behavior courses. | $183,600 |
| Society for Neuroscience | Washington, DC | 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 | North Bethesda, MA | Participation of native american students in the national institute for neurological disorders and stroke (ninds) summer internship program… | $30,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | Newton, MA | Cephalopod neuroscience conference and workshops. | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Medford, MA | Birdsong satellite meeting. | $4,000 |
| Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | 2025 neuroethology gordon research conference. | $2,500 |
| Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | 2025 gordon research seminar on cns injury and repair. | $1,000 |
| Gordon Research Conferences | East Greenwich, RI | 2025 cerebellum gordon research seminar. | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Biological Laboratory | Woods Hole, MA | Neurobiology and neural systems and behavior courses. | $367,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $486,963 | 11 |
| 2023 | $881,873 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349105338
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6049529
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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