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Gratis Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 263639918  ·  Private foundation

Gratis Foundation is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.0M in annual giving against $13.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 268 grants for Gratis Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$1.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$13.1M
Assets (FY2020)
268
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Duke University
GENERAL USE
Durham, NC$200K2024
Duke University
GENERAL USE
Durham, NC$200K2020
Duke University
GENERAL USE
Durham, NC$200K2022

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. Example recipients include Duke University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Gratis Foundation give in grants?
Gratis Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Gratis Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.