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Gratis Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Adrian Zaccaria. It holds total assets of $13.8M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. Total assets have grown from $9.7M in 2011 to $13.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Gratis Foundation has made 322 grants totaling $5M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1M and $2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2M distributed across 122 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $200K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 120 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Florida, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 61 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gratis Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 322 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NC, FL.
Gratis Foundation has distributed a total of $5M across 322 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $200K.
The application deadline is JANUARY 31ST, MAY 31ST AND SEPTEMBER 30TH. The foundation does not accept for grants that would be payable to, or for the benefit of, specific individuals.
Gratis Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Zaccaria | PRES/SECTY/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Sandra Zaccaria | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$13.6M
Fair Market Value
$16.7M
Net Worth
$13.6M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$738K
Distribution Amount
$780K
Total: $10.7M
Total Grants
322
Total Giving
$5M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
120
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke UniversityGENERAL USE | Durham, NC | $200K | 2023 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated - Newton Wellesley HospitalGENERAL USE | Newton, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Mass General Brigham IncorporatedGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Thrive ScholarsGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncGENERAL USE | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenGENERAL USE | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital CorporationGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Fisher House Foundation IncGENERAL USE | Rockville, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsGENERAL USE | Lindale, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Times Needy Fund IncGENERAL USE | Hyannis, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Direct ReliefGENERAL USE | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Paws For Purple HeartsGENERAL USE | San Diego, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| United Service Organizations IncGENERAL USE | Arlington, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| United States Fund For UnicefGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| National Academy Of Engineering FundGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association And FouGENERAL USE | Kings Point, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Cancer Research Institute IncGENERAL USE | Bonita Springs, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Medical Teams InternationalGENERAL USE | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For IndependenceGENERAL USE | Orlando, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Hire Heroes UsaGENERAL USE | Alpharetta, GA | $15K | 2023 |
| Loyola University Maryland IncGENERAL USE | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To AnimalsGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Perkins School For The BlindGENERAL USE | Watertown, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mercy Medical AngelsGENERAL USE | Virginia Beach, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange IncGENERAL USE | Newton, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of The United StatesGENERAL USE | Gaithersburg, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| St Luke Catholic ChurchGENERAL USE | Mclean, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Humane AssociationGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater Dc Diaper BankGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Aid To Victims Of Domestic Abuse IncGENERAL USE | Delray Beach, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Marthas TableGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children-Boston IncGENERAL USE | Roxbury, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish Mid-AtlanticGENERAL USE | Bethesda, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| A Wider Circle IncGENERAL USE | Kensington, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Save The Children Federation IncGENERAL USE | Fairfield, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Casa Myrna Vazquez IncGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Horizons For Homeless Children IncGENERAL USE | Roxbury, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence IncGENERAL USE | Waltham, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Dorchester IncGENERAL USE | Dorchester, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Elder Services Of Cape CodGENERAL USE | South Dennis, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| K9s For Warriors IncGENERAL USE | Ponte Vedra, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Grandmas Place IncGENERAL USE | Royal Palm Beach, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Womens Lunch Place IncGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Vita Nova IncGENERAL USE | West Palm Beach, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Jane Doe IncGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| St Marys Center For Women And ChildrenGENERAL USE | Dorchester, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| St John The Evangelist ParishGENERAL USE | Pocasset, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Boston Womens Fund IncGENERAL USE | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center IncGENERAL USE | Juno Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |