The Foundation for the Fight for Human
The Foundation for the Fight for Human is a private foundation, based in Harrison, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $80.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $619K.
The Foundation for the Fight for Human at a glance
In short: The Foundation for the Fight for Human gave $125K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,500
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $80,651,595
- +1588.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation for the Fight for Human funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Virginia University Foundation Inc ($125K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Foundation for the Fight for Human gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 12% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $150K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc Morgantown, WV | To Support the Brain Camp | $75,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc Morgantown, WV | To Support the Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program | $50,000 |
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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 | $80,651,595 | $75,649,562 | $183,222 | $125,000 | 2 | $152,544 | $618,884 | $1,317,752 |
| 2024 | $4,777,785 | $1,134,762 | $145,324 | $75,000 | 2 | $93,420 | $1,011,149 | $214,236 |
| 2023 | $3,562,690 | $1,058,620 | $181,360 | $150,000 | 3 | $162,632 | $1,035,865 | $154,707 |
| 2022 | $2,387,299 | $970,510 | $119,423 | $75,000 | 2 | $86,565 | $934,296 | $109,722 |
| 2021 | $1,812,135 | $1,018,691 | $131,774 | $75,000 | 2 | $86,740 | $985,636 | $72,573 |
| 2020 | $817,596 | $817,596 | — | — | — | — | $813,789 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Foundation for the Fight for Human reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for the Fight for Human is led by Marcia A. McLean, Director, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcia A. McLean
Director, President & Treasurer
Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary → Director, President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgiana J. Slade
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John D. Rockefeller IV (2020–2021) — Director & President
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 The Foundation for the Fight for Human
How much does The Foundation for the Fight for Human give each year?
The Foundation for the Fight for Human gave $125K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 2 grants.
How large is The Foundation for the Fight for Human?
The Foundation for the Fight for Human reported $80.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Foundation for the Fight for Human operate?
The Foundation for the Fight for Human has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is The Foundation for the Fight for Human's EIN?
The Foundation for the Fight for Human's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4134383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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