Gravity Research Foundation
Gravity Research Foundation is a private foundation, based in WELLESLEY HILLS, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $74K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$676K
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+0.0% YoY
About Gravity Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gravity Research Foundation is a private foundation, based in WELLESLEY HILLS, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $74K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $675,975 | $658,881 | $665,965 |
| Revenue | $96,937 | $68,973 | $101,594 |
| Expenses | $79,843 | $76,057 | $78,113 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $56,760 | $36,953 | $70,371 |
| Net Investment Income | $73,854 | $65,255 | $96,592 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include 5 Award Recipients With Awards in T ($6,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 AWARD RECIPIENTS WITH AWARDS IN T WELLESLEY, MA | GRAVITY RESEARCH PAPERS AWARD | $6,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR DAVID BROCK | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| DR LEE COOPER | CLERK/TRUSTEE/CHAIR | 5 | — |
| GEORGE RIDEOUT JR | PRES&TREAS/TRUSTEE | 20 | $35,386 |
| CHUCK LARSON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| DR LOUIS WITTEN | VP/TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| DR DAVID KWAK | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Gravity Research Foundation?
As of 2025, Gravity Research Foundation holds $676K in total assets with $97K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6K in 2025.
Where does Gravity Research Foundation operate?
Gravity Research Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio.
What size grants does Gravity Research Foundation award?
In 2025, Gravity Research Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gravity Research Foundation's EIN?
Gravity Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6002754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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