GRID3 Inc
GRID3 works with countries in sub-saharan africa to generate, validate, and use core spatial datasets on population, settlements, subnational boundaries, and crucial infrastructure. We train and support stakeholders who use this information for analytics and decision-making, and work closely with local governments to improve national ownership and sustainability of the data.
GRID3 Inc at a glance
In short: GRID3 Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,234,705
- +297.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,234,705
- +694.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,234,705
- Total assets
- $7,717,777
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who GRID3 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $311K (2023) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Partnership with ciesin at columbia climate school to produce settlement, health facility, and subnational boundary data | $1,234,705 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,717,777 | $5,904,793 | $6,131,853 | $1,234,705 | 1 | $8,003 |
| 2023 | $7,099,728 | $4,700,894 | $4,445,423 | $310,868 | 2 | $2,622 |
| 2022 | $2,623,068 | $177,207 | $177,207 | — | — | — |
About GRID3 Inc
Based on IRS filings
GRID3 Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GRID3 Inc is led by Marc Levy, CEO on every filing since 2022; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc Levy
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$60K (2022) → $262K (2024)
Vincent Seaman
Board Chair
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johanna Snell
Secretary, Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$19K (2022) → $169K (2024)
Olena Borkovska
Implementation Lead
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Sonia Sachs
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Garry Conille (2022–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $262K, to Marc Levy (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about GRID3 Inc
How much does GRID3 Inc give each year?
GRID3 Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $311K across 2 grants.
How large is GRID3 Inc?
GRID3 Inc reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What is GRID3 Inc?
GRID3 Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does GRID3 Inc operate?
GRID3 Inc has awarded grants in New York, Virginia.
What is GRID3 Inc's EIN?
GRID3 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0577422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Other open foundation grants in New York
New York Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- CIDQ Scholarship ACCESS Program (SAP) NCIDQ Exam fees (exam-fee voucher; excludes application fees and study materials) · Due October 31, 2026
- AEF Educator Grants Due November 1, 2026
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