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 $540K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $270K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $539,500
- +89.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $269,750
- +183.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $269,750
- Total assets
- $691,204
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 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 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Harris ($500K). Together the top 2 received $540K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 32 (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 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grass Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2024) to $917K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $540K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Harris Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose | $39,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $691,204 | $76,624 | $551,397 | $539,500 | 2 | $539,500 | $64,727 | $51,239 |
| 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 $51K for 2025 — 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 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Grass Weese
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Weese
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $540K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $286K across 3 grants.
How large is Grass Family Foundation?
Grass Family Foundation reported $691K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $540K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (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 ↑
Where does Grass Family Foundation make grants?
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 12% to recipients in Florida.
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 2020–2025.
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 November 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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