The Alexander Grass Foundation
The Alexander Grass Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2010 and based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and functions as a private non-operating foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.4M
-11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.1M
-1.4% YoY
Grant Count
13
-18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$546K
+21.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Recent grants made by the foundation include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $22,987,514 to $23,000,000
- Total Giving: $7,095,000
- Total Revenues: $6,121,389
- Total Expenses: $7,445,123
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Assets:
- 2013: $19,244,081
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,406,281 | $22,987,514 | $24,336,495 |
| Revenue | $4,797,093 | $6,121,389 | $6,125,513 |
| Expenses | $7,378,742 | $7,445,123 | $6,926,239 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,104,526 | $7,194,918 | $6,678,625 |
| Net Investment Income | $392,169 | $453,019 | $370,287 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,159,469 | $1,853,856 | $1,848,787 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Elizabeth Grass Weese — President and Director
- Roger L Grass — Director
Both serve in unpaid positions.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH GRASS WEESE | PRES/DIRECTO | 2 | — |
| ROGER L GRASS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported major institutions including Johns Hopkins University and has made significant contributions to international and domestic charitable causes, including support for The Jewish Agency for Israel and organizations focused on PTSD treatment and women's health initiatives.
Grassroots Health Named 2026 Alzner Foundation GranteeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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