Grass Family Foundation
Grass Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave grants to three organizations in Pennsylvania and Florida, including a Jewish federation, Cleveland Clinic Florida, and an art museum.
Grass Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Grass Family Foundation gave $286K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,500
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,167
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,165,977
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grass Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1426, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grass Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Harris ($250K). Together the top 3 received $286K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 45 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 12% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grass Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 473% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2024) to $917K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Harris Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston, FL | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose | $15,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,165,977 | $119,579 | $298,939 | $285,500 | 3 | $285,500 | $106,141 | $60,304 |
| 2023 | $1,343,570 | $73,283 | $388,204 | $362,500 | 5 | $362,500 | $52,214 | $69,620 |
| 2022 | $1,654,463 | $245,986 | $933,442 | $917,000 | 10 | $917,000 | $228,345 | $101,763 |
| 2021 | $2,333,650 | $361,259 | $486,753 | $462,200 | 12 | — | $334,391 | $132,475 |
| 2020 | $2,445,973 | $247,039 | $484,533 | $457,150 | 15 | — | $219,592 | $127,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grass Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, Cleveland Clinic Florida, and Boca Raton Museum of Art. The museum describes itself as an educational and cultural facility that promotes understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of fine and visual arts through exhibits and special events.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $285,500 across three grants. Grants ranged from $15,500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest grants were $250,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, $20,000 to Cleveland Clinic Florida, and $15,500 to Boca Raton Museum of Art; each was listed for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Grass Weese, Emily Weese, and Rachel Shapiro as directors.
Grass Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Grass Weese
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Weese
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Grass Family Foundation
How much does Grass Family Foundation give each year?
Grass Family Foundation gave $286K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $363K across 5 grants.
What is Grass Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Grass Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $95,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grass Family Foundation give grants?
Grass Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (12%).
Does Grass Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grass Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Grass Family Foundation?
Grass Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $286K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grass Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, Cleveland Clinic Florida, and Boca Raton Museum of Art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grass Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grass Family Foundation's EIN?
Grass Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7218002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Grass Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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