Quick Summary
Name: Alexander Grass Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $7,194,500 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Approximately $450,000 (based on 16 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 1426, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-1426 EIN: 27-2987061 Website: Not available Email: Not available Phone: Not available
Geographic Focus
- Primary: Pennsylvania (particularly Harrisburg/Mechanicsburg area)
- National: Supports major institutions nationally (e.g., Johns Hopkins University in Maryland)
- International: Has supported institutions in Israel (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Funding Priorities
- Jewish Community Support: Development and support of Jewish community facilities, programs, and services (Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life)
- Humanities: University-level humanities programs and institutes
- Cancer Research: Support for cancer centers and research
- Arts & Culture: Community arts, culture, and interfaith programs
- Education: Educational initiatives and institutions
- Health & Wellness: Health and wellness programs and facilities
- Social Services: Community social services including counseling, therapy, food assistance
What They Don't Fund
Information about specific exclusions is not publicly available. However:
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications
- Grants are made only to preselected charitable organizations
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Organizations cannot apply for funding; grants are awarded at the discretion of the trustees.
Trustees: Elizabeth Grass Weese and Roger L Grass
References
- Cause IQ - Alexander Grass Foundation Profile
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Alexander Grass Foundation
- Instrumentl - Alexander Grass Foundation 990 Report
- Johns Hopkins Humanities Institute Announcement
- Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life
- Candid Foundation Directory - Alexander Grass Foundation
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