W R Grace Foundation Inc
Historical FunderColumbia, Maryland · EIN 65-0630671 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded102
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$468K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,600 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HTTPSGRACEVERSAICCOMLOGIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 32 W 25TH AVENUE SUITE 203, SAN MATEO CA 944032266 |
| Phone | 8177129495 |
| HTTPS://GRACE.VERSAIC.COM/LOGIN | |
| Form and materials | NO FORMS ARE REQUIRED. HOWEVER, EACH REQUEST SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. THE NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION; 2. THE SUM BEING REQUESTED; 3. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUEST; AND 4. PHOTOCOPY OF THE CURRENT IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. SHOULD THE FOUNDATION EXPRESS FURTHER INTEREST IN THE ORGANIZATION, IT WOULD REQUIRE IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE: 1. A CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT; AND 2. A LIST OF CURRENT DONORS, PARTICULARLY COMPANIES, FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, INDICATING THE AMOUNTS CONTRIBUTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valero Energy Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Urban, civic & culture | $300,000 |
| Maryland Academy of Science | Baltimore, MD | Urban, civic & culture | $150,000 |
| Aiche - American Institute of Chemical Engineers | Philadelphia, PA | Education & science | $72,000 |
| United Way | Baltimore, MD | Matching gifts | $62,177 |
| Scholarship America | Minneapolis, MN | Education & science | $52,000 |
| American Chemical Society | Washington, DC | Education & science | $34,000 |
| The Well (Drink at the Well Inc) | Baltimore, MD | Health & social welfare | $30,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Health & social welfare | $30,000 |
| Capital Area Casa Association | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $28,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore Chancery Inc | Baltimore, MD | Health & social welfare | $25,000 |
| No Kid Hungry - Share Our Strength | Philadelphia, PA | Health & social welfare | $24,959 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Health & social welfare | $20,000 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $20,000 |
| Libby Chambers Project | Libby, MT | Urban, civic & culture | $20,000 |
| Hospice of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $16,000 |
| Loyola University of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Education & science | $15,000 |
| Als Association | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $13,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge & Arcadiana | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $13,000 |
| Greater Houston Comunity Foundation | Houston, TX | Health & social welfare | $11,400 |
| Mcmains Children Development | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $11,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore Chancery Inc | Baltimore, MD | Education & science | $10,000 |
| Asylee Women Enterprise | Baltimore, MD | Urban, civic & culture | $10,000 |
| Bright Minds Foundation | Ellicott City, MD | Education & science | $10,000 |
| Council on Economic Education in Maryland | Towson, MD | Education & science | $10,000 |
| Flying Wings of Louisiana | Denham Springs, LA | Health & social welfare | $10,000 |
| Foundation de L'hopital Du Suroit | Salaberrydevalleyfield, CA | Health & social welfare | $10,000 |
| Howard Hospital Foundation | Columbia, MD | Health & social welfare | $10,000 |
| Learning Undefeated Inc | Gaithersburg, MD | Education & science | $10,000 |
| Libby Food Pantry | Libby, MT | Health & social welfare | $10,000 |
| Making Disciples Mentoring | Matteson, IL | Urban, civic & culture | $10,000 |
| Pilots for Patients | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $10,000 |
| Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $10,000 |
| Restoration Stage | Bowie, MD | Urban, civic & culture | $10,000 |
| Mcneese State University Engineering | Lake Charles, LA | Education & science | $9,500 |
| Sowela Technical College | Lake Charles, LA | Education & science | $9,500 |
| Chesapeake Arts Center | Brooklyn Park, MD | Education & science | $8,000 |
| Nami Maryland Inc | Columbia, MD | Education & science | $7,500 |
| Moisson Sud-Ouest | Salaberrydevalleyfield, CA | Health & social welfare | $6,000 |
| A Greater Hope | Victorville, CA | Health & social welfare | $5,000 |
| Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana | Sulphur, LA | Health & social welfare | $5,000 |
| Shady Oaks Camp | Homer Glen, IL | Health & social welfare | $5,000 |
| The Loretta Warfield Association | Baltimore, MD | Health & social welfare | $5,000 |
| Tyrone Snyder Public Library | Tyrone, PA | Urban, civic & culture | $5,000 |
| Wr Grace & Co Employee Disaster Relief Foundation | Columbia, MD | Health & social welfare | $5,000 |
| Abraham's Tent Association | Lake Charles, LA | Health & social welfare | $4,500 |
| Care Help of Sulphur Inc | Sulphur, LA | Health & social welfare | $4,500 |
| Project Joy and Hope | Pasadena, TX | Health & social welfare | $4,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana | New Orleans, LA | Health & social welfare | $4,500 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Pasadena, TX | Health & social welfare | $4,000 |
| St Charles Parish School District | Luling, LA | Education & science | $4,000 |
| Hamilton County Dept of Education | Chattanooga, TN | Education & science | $3,500 |
| Al-Van Humane Society Adoption & Community Education Center | South Haven, MI | Urban, civic & culture | $3,000 |
| Baton Rouge Food Bank | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | Education & science | $3,000 |
| Olol Childrens Health Children Dev Center of Mcmain | Baton Rouge, LA | Urban, civic & culture | $3,000 |
| South Haven Fire and Rescue Department | South Haven, MI | Health & social welfare | $3,000 |
| The Als Association | Baton Rouge, LA | Health & social welfare | $3,000 |
| United States War Dogs Association Inc | Towson, MD | Health & social welfare | $3,000 |
| We Care Community Center | South Haven, MI | Urban, civic & culture | $3,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Industry | Baltimore, MD | Urban, civic & culture | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 102 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers and Acc | Philadelphia, PA | Education & science | $240,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,266,202 | 103 |
| 2023 | $852,649 | 136 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513029349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0630671
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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