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Gratis Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 263639918  ·  Private foundation

Gratis Foundation is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $13.1M in assets. This page documents the 268 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Gratis Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.1M
Total assets
268
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gratis Foundation funds

Gratis Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, health care, higher education.

Adult EducationArts & CultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gratis Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Duke University
GENERAL USE
Durham, NC$200K2024
Duke University
GENERAL USE
Durham, NC$200K2020
Duke University
GENERAL USE
Durham, NC$200K2022
Duke University
GENERAL USE
Durham, NC$200K2023
Mass General Brigham Incorporated
GENERAL USE
Boston, MA$50K2023
Mass General Brigham Incorporated - Newton Wellesley Hospital
GENERAL USE
Newton, MA$50K2023
Mass General Brigham Incorporated - Newton Wellesley Hospital
GENERAL USE
Newton, MA$50K2024
Childrens Hospital Corporation
GENERAL USE
Boston, MA$40K2024
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL USE
Boston, MA$40K2022
Newton Wellesley Hospital
GENERAL USE
Newton, MA$40K2022
Shriners Hospital for Children
GENERAL USE
Tampa, FL$35K2020
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc
GENERAL USE
Memphis, TN$35K2020
Newton Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation Inc
GENERAL USE
Newton, MA$35K2020
Children's Hospital Corporation
GENERAL USE
Boston, MA$35K2020
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL USE
Boston, MA$35K2020

Gratis Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.0M
2022$1.0M
2023$1.0M
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Gratis Foundation

From Gratis Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“JANUARY 31ST, MAY 31ST AND SEPTEMBER 30TH”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Gratis Foundation

Does Gratis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Gratis Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Gratis Foundation fund?
Gratis Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Duke University, Duke University, Duke University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gratis Foundation give in grants?
Gratis Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.0M over 268 grants.
Where is Gratis Foundation located?
Gratis Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263639918.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gratis Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gratis Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.